Anechoic Chamber (AEC)
Introduction
The Anechoic Chamber (RF Laboratory) is located in the University’s Synergy/CASH building on the Tallaght campus. Originally donated to the University by Lake Communications, the Anechoic Chamber/RF Laboratory is managed and supported by the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, TU Dublin and provides support for RF and telecommunications undergraduate and postgraduate programme modules, as well as industrial and academic partner institutions for the purposes of radio testing, EMC pre-compliance etc.
Figure 1: Anechoic chamber dimensions and layout
Model: Eccoshield 8241 - Emerson and Cummings, semi-anechoic, chamber.
Operational Frequency Test Range: ~300MHz – 6 GHz
Test Distance: <5m
|
Item |
Manufacturer |
Model |
Qty |
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Arbitrary Function Generator |
Agilent |
33120A |
1 |
|
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Calibration Kit |
Agilent |
8502D |
1 |
|
|
Test Port Cable |
Agilent |
85131D |
2 |
|
|
Oscilloscope (DSO) |
Agilent |
DSO8104A |
1 |
|
|
RF Shielded Chamber |
Emerson & Cumming |
Eccoshield |
1 |
|
|
LISN |
Rohde & Schwarz |
HM6050-2UK |
1 |
|
|
Wind Turbine |
Proven |
KW6 |
1 |
|
|
Wireless Test-Set |
Agilent |
N4010A |
1 |
|
|
Vector Signal Generator |
Agilent |
N5182A |
1 |
|
|
Microwave Analyser (PNA) |
Agilent |
N5230A |
1 |
|
|
Power System Mainframe |
Agilent |
N6700B |
1 |
|
|
Precision 50W DC Power Supply |
Agilent |
N6761A |
1 |
|
|
Vector Signal Analyser |
Agilent |
N9020A |
1 |
|
|
Power Supply Unit |
Thurlby Thandar |
PL320QMT |
1 |
|
|
Function Generator |
Thurlby Thandar |
TGR1040 |
1 |
|
|
Near-Field Probe Set 30MHz-3GHz |
Rohde & Schwarz |
HZ-15 |
1 |
|
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Spectrum Analyser |
Rohde & Schwarz |
FSH6 |
1 |
|
|
Spectrum Analyser/Antenna Set |
Rohde & Schwarz |
FSH6/HE300 |
1 |
|
- Undergraduate practicals, demonstrations and projects in areas relatd to RF signal propagation (e.g. link-loss estimations, antenna operation, network impedance-matching etc.)
- Postgraduate research projects in areas related to RF signal progagtion and reception.
- Industry: EMC Pre-Compliance, device prototype testing and industry-related courses (short-courses, telecommunications apprenticeship modules etc.)
- Educational and social engagement (Engingeering Taster Sessions (Schools), non-RF project applications (audio, product advertisement, non-engineering aligned applications).