Aiming at the concept of ＂diagnosis＂, a simple and effective broadband radar cross section （RCS） measurement system is constructed, and some multi-dimensional scattering properties diagnosis techniques are present...Aiming at the concept of ＂diagnosis＂, a simple and effective broadband radar cross section （RCS） measurement system is constructed, and some multi-dimensional scattering properties diagnosis techniques are presented based on the system. Firstly, a stepped-frequency signal is employed to achieve high range resolution, combining with a variety of signal processing tech- niques. Secondly, cross-range resolution is gained with a rotating table, and the high-resolution two-dimensional （2-D） imaging of the scale model is obtained by the microwave imaging theory. Finally, two receiving antennas with a small distance in altitude are used, and the three-dimensional （3-D） height distribution of scattering points on the scale model is extracted from the phase of images. Some typical bodies and a scale aircraft model are diagnosed in an anechoic chamber. The experimental results show that, after scaling with a metal sphere, the accurate one- dimensional （l-D） RCS pattern of the model is obtained, and it has a large dynamic range. When the bandwidth of the transmitting signal is 4 GHz, the resolution of the 2-D image can reach to 0.037 5 m. The 3-D height distribution of scattering points is given by interferometric measurement. This paper provides a feasible way to obtain high-precision scattering properties parameters of the scale aircraft model in a conventional rectangular anechoic chamber.展开更多
Anechoic chambers are used for indoor antenna measurements. The common method of constructing an anechoic chamber is to cover all inside walls by the electromagnetic absorbers. In this paper, a fully metallic spherica...Anechoic chambers are used for indoor antenna measurements. The common method of constructing an anechoic chamber is to cover all inside walls by the electromagnetic absorbers. In this paper, a fully metallic spherical chamber structure is presented in which the propagation of the electromagnetic waves inside the chamber is controlled and they are guided to an absorber. In the proposed method, an appropriate quiet zone is obtained, and unlike ordinary anechoic chambers, the absorber usage amount is reduced greatly. The performance of the chamber is evaluated by simulation. The results show that the proposed method could provide a useful technique for the indoor antenna measurements.展开更多
In this article,novel emulation strategies for the sectored multiple probe anechoic chamber(SMPAC)are proposed to enable the reliable evaluation of the massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)device operating at b...In this article,novel emulation strategies for the sectored multiple probe anechoic chamber(SMPAC)are proposed to enable the reliable evaluation of the massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)device operating at beamforming mode,which requires a realistic non-stationary channel environment.For the dynamic propagation emulation,an efficient closed-form probe weighting strategy minimizing the power angular spectrum(PAS)emulation errors is derived,substantially reducing the associated computational complexity.On the other hand,a novel probe selection algorithm is proposed to reproduce a more accurate fading environment.Various standard channel models and setup configurations are comprehensively simulated to validate the capacity of the proposed methods.The simulation results show that more competent active probes are selected with the proposed method compared to the conventional algorithms.Furthermore,the derived closedform probe weighting strategy offers identical accuracy to that obtained with complicated numerical optimization.Moreover,a realistic dynamic channel measured in an indoor environment is reconstructed with the developed methodologies,and 95.6%PAS similarity can be achieved with 6 active probes.The satisfactory results demonstrate that the proposed algorithms are suitable for arbitrary channel emulation.展开更多
Over-the-air(OTA)testing is considered as the only feasible solution to evaluate radio performances of the fifth-generation(5G)wireless devices which feature two important technologies,i.e.,massive multiple-input mult...Over-the-air(OTA)testing is considered as the only feasible solution to evaluate radio performances of the fifth-generation(5G)wireless devices which feature two important technologies,i.e.,massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)and millimeter-wave(mmWave).The multi-probe anechoic chamber(MPAC)based OTA setup is able to emulate realistic multipath propagation conditions in a controlled manner.This paper investigates an MPAC OTA setup which is capable of evaluating the performances of 5G base stations as the devices-under-test(DUTs)which are equipped with dual-polarized antennas.Both end-to-end setup and probe configuration for the considered MPAC setup will be elaborated.Furthermore,since building a practical MPAC setup is expensive,time-consuming,and error-prone,an endto-end software testbed is established for validation purpose to avoid technical risks before finalizing an MPAC setup.The architecture of the testbed is presented,which can emulate both the channel profiles perceived by the DUT and the physical-layer behaviors of the considered link conforming to 5G new radio(NR)specifications.Results show that the performances under the emulated channel agree well with those under the target channel,validating the accuracy and effectiveness of the MPAC method.展开更多
Asymmetrical Y-shaped and Y-ring-shaped frequency selective fabrics(FSFs) were proposed in this paper. They were prepared by computer engraving technology and tested in the anechoic chamber by using the free-space met...Asymmetrical Y-shaped and Y-ring-shaped frequency selective fabrics(FSFs) were proposed in this paper. They were prepared by computer engraving technology and tested in the anechoic chamber by using the free-space method. The test results of representative samples show that the resonance frequencies and the resonance peak or valley values in two polarization modes are not completely identical but the differentials are small, indicating that the influences of polarization modes are not significant. The transmission coefficient curves of Y-shaped and Y-ring-shaped FSFs with various size parameters are obviously different. For instance, as the unit size D increases by 4.0 mm, the resonance frequencies of patch FSFs decrease by 1.92 GHz and the resonance valleys increase by 12.32 dB. Different size parameters have dissimilar effects on the transmission characteristics and the corresponding influence laws should be analyzed concretely. The work could provide reference for the structural design and characteristics analysis of other FSFs.展开更多
In modern wireless communication systems,the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is one of the most important performance indicators.When the other radio frequency(RF)performance of the components is well designed,passive inter...In modern wireless communication systems,the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is one of the most important performance indicators.When the other radio frequency(RF)performance of the components is well designed,passive intermodulation(PIM)interference may become an important factor limiting the system’s SNR.Whether it is a base station,an indoor distributed antenna system,or a satellite system,there are stringent PIM level requirements to minimize interference and enhance network capacity in multicarrier networks.Especially for systems of high power and wide bandwidth such as 5G wireless communication,PIM interference is even more serious.Due to the complexity and uncertainty of PIM,measurement is the most important means to study and evaluate the PIM performance of wireless communication systems.In this review,the current main PIM measurement methods recommended by International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)and other standard organizations are introduced,and several key challenges in PIM measurement and their solutions(including the design of PIM tester,the location of the PIM sources,the design of compact PIM anechoic chambers,and the evaluation methods of PIM anechoic chambers)are highlighted.These challenges are of great significance to solve PIM problems that may arise during device characterization and verification in real wireless communication systems.展开更多
Radar target probing and measurement are challenging tasks for Radio Frequency Simulation（RFS） with pulse radar signal. Due to the long-time duration of pulse radar signal and the limited space of anechoic chamber, ...Radar target probing and measurement are challenging tasks for Radio Frequency Simulation（RFS） with pulse radar signal. Due to the long-time duration of pulse radar signal and the limited space of anechoic chamber, the reflected signal returns before pulse radar signal is fully transmitted in RFS. As a consequence, the transmitted and reflected signals are coupled at the receiver. To handle this problem, the Interrupted Transmitting and Receiving（ITR） experiment system is constructed in this paper by dividing the pulse radar signal into sub-pulses. The target echo can be obtained by transmitting and receiving the sub-pulses intermittently. Furthermore, the principles of ITR are discussed and the target probing experiments are performed with the ITR system. It is demonstrated that the ITR system can overcome the coupling between the reflected and transmitted signals. Based on the target probing results, the performance of pulse radar target probing and measurement can be verified in RFS with the ITR system.展开更多
In this paper, channel spatial characteristics which mainly depend on the spatial correlation are selected as the significant factors in over-the-air （OTA） testing for multiple input multiple output （MIMO） devices...In this paper, channel spatial characteristics which mainly depend on the spatial correlation are selected as the significant factors in over-the-air （OTA） testing for multiple input multiple output （MIMO） devices. The multi-probe anechoic chamber method, a promising candidate of the MIMO OTA testing methods, can reproduce the multipath environments in a controllable manner. A novel physical configuration based on the variation of relative positions of probes in a MIMO OTA setup is put forward to obtain better spatial characteristics. Two physical configurations are presented to make a comparison with the typical configuration in this paper. The simulation results show that by making a proper probe configuration, good channel simulation accuracy can be achieved. Meanwhile, in order to get better performance of emulating channel spatial characteristics, probes in the first and the last probe rings should be placed symmetrically in three dimensional （3D） physical probe configuration.展开更多
Over-the-air(OTA)testing is an industry standard practice for evaluating transceiver performance in wireless devices.For the fifth generation(5G)and beyond wireless systems with high integration,OTA testing is probabl...Over-the-air(OTA)testing is an industry standard practice for evaluating transceiver performance in wireless devices.For the fifth generation(5G)and beyond wireless systems with high integration,OTA testing is probably the only reliable method to accurately measure the transceiver performance,suitable for certification as well as for providing feedback for design verification and optimization.Further,multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)technology is extensively applied for stable connection,high throughput rate,and low latency.In this paper,we provide an overview of the three main methods for evaluating the MIMO OTA performance,namely,the multiprobe anechoic chamber(MPAC)method,the reverberation chamber plus channel emulator(RC+CE)method,and the radiated two-stage(RTS)method,with the aim of providing a useful guideline for developing effective wireless performance testing in future 5G-and-beyond wireless systems.展开更多
Millimeter-wave(mmWave)communication is regarded as the key enabling component for fifth-generation(5G)cellular systems due to the large available spectrum bandwidth.To make mmWave new radio(NR)a reality,tremendous ef...Millimeter-wave(mmWave)communication is regarded as the key enabling component for fifth-generation(5G)cellular systems due to the large available spectrum bandwidth.To make mmWave new radio(NR)a reality,tremendous efforts have been exerted from the industry and academia.Performance evaluation of mmWave NR is a mandatory step and the key to ensuring the success of mmWave 5G deployment.Over-the-air(OTA)radiated method of testing mmWave NR in laboratory conditions is highly attractive,since it facilitates virtual field testing of mmWave devices in realistic propagation conditions.In this paper,we first discuss the need for and challenges in OTA measurement of mmWave 5G NR under fading channel conditions.After that,two promising candidate solutions,i.e.,wireless cable and multi-probe anechoic chamber(MPAC),are detailed.Their principles,applicability for mmWave NR,and main challenges are discussed.Furthermore,preliminary experimental validation results in a frequency range 2 anechoic chamber are demonstrated for the wireless cable and MPAC methods at 28 GHz.展开更多
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文摘Aiming at the concept of ＂diagnosis＂, a simple and effective broadband radar cross section （RCS） measurement system is constructed, and some multi-dimensional scattering properties diagnosis techniques are presented based on the system. Firstly, a stepped-frequency signal is employed to achieve high range resolution, combining with a variety of signal processing tech- niques. Secondly, cross-range resolution is gained with a rotating table, and the high-resolution two-dimensional （2-D） imaging of the scale model is obtained by the microwave imaging theory. Finally, two receiving antennas with a small distance in altitude are used, and the three-dimensional （3-D） height distribution of scattering points on the scale model is extracted from the phase of images. Some typical bodies and a scale aircraft model are diagnosed in an anechoic chamber. The experimental results show that, after scaling with a metal sphere, the accurate one- dimensional （l-D） RCS pattern of the model is obtained, and it has a large dynamic range. When the bandwidth of the transmitting signal is 4 GHz, the resolution of the 2-D image can reach to 0.037 5 m. The 3-D height distribution of scattering points is given by interferometric measurement. This paper provides a feasible way to obtain high-precision scattering properties parameters of the scale aircraft model in a conventional rectangular anechoic chamber.
文摘Anechoic chambers are used for indoor antenna measurements. The common method of constructing an anechoic chamber is to cover all inside walls by the electromagnetic absorbers. In this paper, a fully metallic spherical chamber structure is presented in which the propagation of the electromagnetic waves inside the chamber is controlled and they are guided to an absorber. In the proposed method, an appropriate quiet zone is obtained, and unlike ordinary anechoic chambers, the absorber usage amount is reduced greatly. The performance of the chamber is evaluated by simulation. The results show that the proposed method could provide a useful technique for the indoor antenna measurements.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62090015,No.61821001)BUPT Excellent Ph.D.Students Foundation under Grant(CX2021216)。
文摘In this article,novel emulation strategies for the sectored multiple probe anechoic chamber(SMPAC)are proposed to enable the reliable evaluation of the massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)device operating at beamforming mode,which requires a realistic non-stationary channel environment.For the dynamic propagation emulation,an efficient closed-form probe weighting strategy minimizing the power angular spectrum(PAS)emulation errors is derived,substantially reducing the associated computational complexity.On the other hand,a novel probe selection algorithm is proposed to reproduce a more accurate fading environment.Various standard channel models and setup configurations are comprehensively simulated to validate the capacity of the proposed methods.The simulation results show that more competent active probes are selected with the proposed method compared to the conventional algorithms.Furthermore,the derived closedform probe weighting strategy offers identical accuracy to that obtained with complicated numerical optimization.Moreover,a realistic dynamic channel measured in an indoor environment is reconstructed with the developed methodologies,and 95.6%PAS similarity can be achieved with 6 active probes.The satisfactory results demonstrate that the proposed algorithms are suitable for arbitrary channel emulation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant.61971067.
文摘Over-the-air(OTA)testing is considered as the only feasible solution to evaluate radio performances of the fifth-generation(5G)wireless devices which feature two important technologies,i.e.,massive multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)and millimeter-wave(mmWave).The multi-probe anechoic chamber(MPAC)based OTA setup is able to emulate realistic multipath propagation conditions in a controlled manner.This paper investigates an MPAC OTA setup which is capable of evaluating the performances of 5G base stations as the devices-under-test(DUTs)which are equipped with dual-polarized antennas.Both end-to-end setup and probe configuration for the considered MPAC setup will be elaborated.Furthermore,since building a practical MPAC setup is expensive,time-consuming,and error-prone,an endto-end software testbed is established for validation purpose to avoid technical risks before finalizing an MPAC setup.The architecture of the testbed is presented,which can emulate both the channel profiles perceived by the DUT and the physical-layer behaviors of the considered link conforming to 5G new radio(NR)specifications.Results show that the performances under the emulated channel agree well with those under the target channel,validating the accuracy and effectiveness of the MPAC method.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province,China (Nos.2019J01740 and 2021J05187)Education and Scientific Research Foundation for Middle-Aged and Young Scientist of Fujian Province,China (Nos.JT180377 and JAT190527)+2 种基金Quanzhou City Science&Technology Program of China (Nos.2018K002 and 2020C039R)Startup Foundation for Doctors of Quanzhou Normal University,China (Nos.H18024 and H18028)Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Project for College Students,China (Nos.S201910399036 and 202010399113)。
文摘Asymmetrical Y-shaped and Y-ring-shaped frequency selective fabrics(FSFs) were proposed in this paper. They were prepared by computer engraving technology and tested in the anechoic chamber by using the free-space method. The test results of representative samples show that the resonance frequencies and the resonance peak or valley values in two polarization modes are not completely identical but the differentials are small, indicating that the influences of polarization modes are not significant. The transmission coefficient curves of Y-shaped and Y-ring-shaped FSFs with various size parameters are obviously different. For instance, as the unit size D increases by 4.0 mm, the resonance frequencies of patch FSFs decrease by 1.92 GHz and the resonance valleys increase by 12.32 dB. Different size parameters have dissimilar effects on the transmission characteristics and the corresponding influence laws should be analyzed concretely. The work could provide reference for the structural design and characteristics analysis of other FSFs.
文摘In modern wireless communication systems,the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)is one of the most important performance indicators.When the other radio frequency(RF)performance of the components is well designed,passive intermodulation(PIM)interference may become an important factor limiting the system’s SNR.Whether it is a base station,an indoor distributed antenna system,or a satellite system,there are stringent PIM level requirements to minimize interference and enhance network capacity in multicarrier networks.Especially for systems of high power and wide bandwidth such as 5G wireless communication,PIM interference is even more serious.Due to the complexity and uncertainty of PIM,measurement is the most important means to study and evaluate the PIM performance of wireless communication systems.In this review,the current main PIM measurement methods recommended by International Electrotechnical Commission(IEC)and other standard organizations are introduced,and several key challenges in PIM measurement and their solutions(including the design of PIM tester,the location of the PIM sources,the design of compact PIM anechoic chambers,and the evaluation methods of PIM anechoic chambers)are highlighted.These challenges are of great significance to solve PIM problems that may arise during device characterization and verification in real wireless communication systems.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61101180,61401491 and 61490692)
文摘Radar target probing and measurement are challenging tasks for Radio Frequency Simulation（RFS） with pulse radar signal. Due to the long-time duration of pulse radar signal and the limited space of anechoic chamber, the reflected signal returns before pulse radar signal is fully transmitted in RFS. As a consequence, the transmitted and reflected signals are coupled at the receiver. To handle this problem, the Interrupted Transmitting and Receiving（ITR） experiment system is constructed in this paper by dividing the pulse radar signal into sub-pulses. The target echo can be obtained by transmitting and receiving the sub-pulses intermittently. Furthermore, the principles of ITR are discussed and the target probing experiments are performed with the ITR system. It is demonstrated that the ITR system can overcome the coupling between the reflected and transmitted signals. Based on the target probing results, the performance of pulse radar target probing and measurement can be verified in RFS with the ITR system.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61327806)the Youth Foundation of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications(2016RC14)The Corresponding Patent(CN 106209284 A)is pending
文摘In this paper, channel spatial characteristics which mainly depend on the spatial correlation are selected as the significant factors in over-the-air （OTA） testing for multiple input multiple output （MIMO） devices. The multi-probe anechoic chamber method, a promising candidate of the MIMO OTA testing methods, can reproduce the multipath environments in a controllable manner. A novel physical configuration based on the variation of relative positions of probes in a MIMO OTA setup is put forward to obtain better spatial characteristics. Two physical configurations are presented to make a comparison with the typical configuration in this paper. The simulation results show that by making a proper probe configuration, good channel simulation accuracy can be achieved. Meanwhile, in order to get better performance of emulating channel spatial characteristics, probes in the first and the last probe rings should be placed symmetrically in three dimensional （3D） physical probe configuration.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61671203)。
文摘Over-the-air(OTA)testing is an industry standard practice for evaluating transceiver performance in wireless devices.For the fifth generation(5G)and beyond wireless systems with high integration,OTA testing is probably the only reliable method to accurately measure the transceiver performance,suitable for certification as well as for providing feedback for design verification and optimization.Further,multiple-input multiple-output(MIMO)technology is extensively applied for stable connection,high throughput rate,and low latency.In this paper,we provide an overview of the three main methods for evaluating the MIMO OTA performance,namely,the multiprobe anechoic chamber(MPAC)method,the reverberation chamber plus channel emulator(RC+CE)method,and the radiated two-stage(RTS)method,with the aim of providing a useful guideline for developing effective wireless performance testing in future 5G-and-beyond wireless systems.
基金Project supported by the InnoExplorer Project Funded by Innovation Fund Denmark(No.20199122-00089A)。
文摘Millimeter-wave(mmWave)communication is regarded as the key enabling component for fifth-generation(5G)cellular systems due to the large available spectrum bandwidth.To make mmWave new radio(NR)a reality,tremendous efforts have been exerted from the industry and academia.Performance evaluation of mmWave NR is a mandatory step and the key to ensuring the success of mmWave 5G deployment.Over-the-air(OTA)radiated method of testing mmWave NR in laboratory conditions is highly attractive,since it facilitates virtual field testing of mmWave devices in realistic propagation conditions.In this paper,we first discuss the need for and challenges in OTA measurement of mmWave 5G NR under fading channel conditions.After that,two promising candidate solutions,i.e.,wireless cable and multi-probe anechoic chamber(MPAC),are detailed.Their principles,applicability for mmWave NR,and main challenges are discussed.Furthermore,preliminary experimental validation results in a frequency range 2 anechoic chamber are demonstrated for the wireless cable and MPAC methods at 28 GHz.
