Climate-Controlled OTA measurements at mm-wave frequencies
We have the aspiration to improve the current over-the-air measurements of wireless devices by adding the feature to test in realistic climatic conditions. By creating a climate-controlled environment surrounding our device under test we enhance our understanding of how our devices will behave in a real-world application.
Why this matters
By measuring our devices in realistic conditions, we minimize the risk of the device not meeting the requirements once deployed. Furthermore, gaining the knowledge of how different integrated devices behave under different circumstances also enables us to design our devices more efficiently.
Hot topics
As we are exploring more complex designs, often very intensive cooling systems are needed to ensure that our devices don't overheat. These cooling systems are most of the time bulky and take up a lot of space. By understanding up until what temperature our devices still operate as intended, a less extensive cooling mechanism could be designed to increase space efficiency.
Furthermore, everyday devices as for instance mobile phones and automotive vehicles are also exposed to a broad range of temperatures, and the sensors and antennas embedded in these devices should be trustworthy wherever they are used.
Cool examples
One of the riskiest development processes are those of space-based devices. It is vital that these devices are well-tested and meet all the requirements before they are deployed in space. The environment in space is very different than the environment at Earth, hence why testing these devices on Earth is a challenging, but important task. Once the device is deployed, changes are not easily made.
Do you want to have an open discussion?
This work is a work in progress, and of course there might be things that we have not considered yet that might be of great value. Do you want to provide your input? Or are you interested in the progress we have made so far? Don't hesitate to reach out to us!