Step
Task
Where to Go
1
Verify external chamber and
instrument connections.
on page 11
2
Verify internal chamber cable
connections and attach antennas.
on page 13
3
Align the measurement and reference
antennas.
4
Calibrate the system.
on page 18
5
Perform a full antenna pattern test.
Getting Started with Step-by-Step Position
Sweeping
on page 22
6
Perform a fast full antenna pattern
test.
Getting Started With Autonomous Position
Sweeping
on page 23
What You Need to Get Started
The following items are required to operate the mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference
Architecture.
Depending on your application, you may require a different variation of the items listed below.
Contact the NI services personnel contracted on your project to help you determine which
variation your application requires.
Required Hardware Components
•
mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber
–
Laser Alignment Kit
–
Dual-Polarized Measurement Antenna Fixture
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DRH50 Dual Ridge Horn Antenna Fixture
•
mmWave OTA Validation Accessories Kit
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PXIe-6361 Multifunction I/O Module
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SHC68-C68-RDIO2 Digital Cable
–
Dual-Polarized Measurement Antenna
–
DRH50 Dual Ridge Horn Antenna
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3 dB 2.4 mm attenuator (x4)
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1.85 mm (m)-to-1.85 mm (m) cable, 8 in. (x4)
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2.4 mm (m)-to-2.4 mm (m) cable, 48 in. (x2)
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2.4 mm (m)-to-2.4 mm (m) flexible cable, 48 in. (x2)
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Ethernet cable
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SMA (m)-to-SMA (m) cable, 48 in. (x4)
–
SMA (f)-to-2.4 mm (m) adapter
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