Anechoic Chambers
Three Client-Exclusive Fully Anechoic Antenna Chambers
Use of our fully anechoic chambers is always included at no additional fee.
Dedicated access ensures that your development timelines remain on track, allowing you to bring your products to market faster without compromising on quality or compliance.
We understand the critical nature of intellectual property in the tech industry. That's why all testing at Field Theory is performed in-house, providing an added layer of security for your innovations.
Our proprietary chambers are onsite, which means your projects are never left waiting for testing - plus, our experts are always on hand to address concerns or adapt to changing requirements.
In the rapidly evolving world of wireless technology and electromagnetic compatibility, precise testing environments are crucial for innovation and compliance. We pride ourselves on offering three fully anechoic chambers that set the industry standard for accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. Our chambers are designed to meet the exacting needs of modern electronics development, from cutting-edge 5G technologies to sensitive IoT devices and beyond.
Our Anechoic Chambers
Tailored Solutions for Every Need
Chamber range: 100 MHz to 44 GHz+
Well-suited for automotive and aerospace applications, as well as larger consumer and industrial electronics.
The 5-Meter Chamber also allows for pre-compliance EMC testing with a radiated range of 30MHz to 26.5GHz.
Chamber range: 600 MHz to 44 GHz+
This compact size allows for highly focused and controlled measurements, perfect for precision testing of individual antennas, IoT devices, or smaller consumer electronics.
Despite the size, these chambers are equipped with the same advanced absorption technology as their larger counterpart, ensuring accurate results for even the most sensitive devices.
At the Forefront of Technology
Cutting-Edge 5G Compatibility
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, 5G compatibility is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Our anechoic chambers are fully equipped to handle 5G testing requirements, ensuring that your next-generation wireless devices meet all relevant standards and perform optimally across various network conditions. This forward-thinking approach to our facilities means that as wireless technologies continue to evolve, our chambers will remain at the forefront of testing capabilities.
Beyond 5G, our facilities offer comprehensive range testing capabilities. This versatility allows us to accommodate a wide spectrum of testing needs, from basic antenna performance evaluations to complex electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessments. Whether you’re developing smartphones, IoT devices, automotive systems, or aerospace components, our chambers provide the flexibility and precision needed to validate your designs.
How Our Anechoic Chambers Work: The Science of Silence
An anechoic chamber, at its core, is a marvel of engineering designed to create an environment free from electromagnetic echoes and external interference. The term “anechoic” literally means “without echo,” and that’s precisely what our chambers achieve in the realm of electromagnetic waves.
The foundation of our anechoic chambers is a complete metal enclosure. This Faraday cage-like structure acts as the first line of defense against external electromagnetic interference, effectively isolating the interior testing environment from the noisy outside world. However, a simple metal box would create its own problems with internal reflections, which is where the true innovation of anechoic chamber design comes into play.
Covering every interior surface of the chamber – walls, ceiling, and floor – are specialized radio wave absorbers. These are not ordinary sound-absorbing materials; they are meticulously engineered structures designed to absorb electromagnetic waves across a wide frequency range. The most visible and iconic of these are the large foam pyramids that line the chamber walls.
These pyramids, along with other shaped absorbers, are made from materials loaded with carbon and ferrite. Their shape and composition are crucial to their function. They encounter these pyramids. The graduated shape of the pyramids creates a gradual transition in impedance from air to the absorber material, minimizing reflections. As the waves penetrate deeper into the pyramid structure, they are progressively absorbed and converted into minute amounts of heat.
The result is a room that, to electromagnetic waves, appears infinitely large. Any signals generated within the chamber travel outward and are absorbed by the walls, never to return. This creates an environment that mimics free space, allowing for precise measurements of a device’s electromagnetic characteristics without the confounding effects of reflections or external interference.
At the heart of our testing capabilities is the Device Under Test (DUT) Turntable. Equipped with advanced dual axis positioners, this system allows for precise, smooth rotation of the device being tested. This is crucial for antenna pattern measurements, as it allows us to characterize the device’s performance from every angle. The high accuracy and resolution of our positioning system ensure that even subtle variations in performance can be detected and analyzed.
The Importance of Anechoic Testing in Modern Technology
From ensuring that your smartphone maintains a clear signal in various environments to confirming that your car’s electronic systems don’t interfere with each other, the tests performed in our chambers play a crucial role in the functionality and reliability of countless devices.
Moreover, as regulatory bodies worldwide tighten EMC requirements, comprehensive testing becomes not just a technical necessity but a legal one. Our chambers, capable of performing pre-compliance EMC testing, can help you navigate these regulatory waters efficiently, identifying and addressing potential issues early in the development process.
By choosing Field Theory for your anechoic testing needs, you’re not just accessing a facility; you’re partnering with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless technology. Our commitment to exclusivity, security, and cutting-edge capabilities ensures that your projects receive the attention and expertise they deserve.
We invite you to experience the Field Theory difference. Contact us today to learn more about how our anechoic chamber facilities can support your next project, accelerate your development timeline, and ensure your products meet the highest standards of performance and compliance in our increasingly connected world.
Field Theory Laboratory
Antenna Design
