Hardware Overview
The mmWave OTA Validation Test Reference Architecture comprises the following hardware:
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mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber options
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Direct far field (DFF) chamber
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Compact antenna test range (CATR)/indirect far field (IFF) chamber
Note
The CATR chamber requires the mmWave OTA Validation CATR Kit.
To request that your DFF chamber be converted to a CATR chamber, contact
the NI services personnel contracted on your project.
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mmWave OTA Validation Accessories Kit
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Instrumentation
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PXIe-5831 Vector Signal Transceiver—IF and mmWave instrument configuration
with two mmRH-5582 mmWave Radio Heads (direct TRX ports only)
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PXIe-6361 Multifunction I/O Module
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PXIe-1092 or PXIe-1095 PXI Chassis
Content applies to all mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber options unless otherwise
noted.
DFF
Content applies to the DFF chamber.
CATR
Content applies to the CATR chamber.
Note
This manual contains only detailed reference information for using the
mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber with the instrumentation. Refer to the
documentation for the individual instruments for basic information about
installation, configuration, and operation of each instrument.
Note
Refer to the documentation included with the mmWave OTA Validation
Anechoic Chamber for safety requirements and maintenance information.
Related Information
on page 12
on page 5
on page 10
Software Overview
The mmWave OTA Validation Test Software comprises the following components for
interfacing and controlling the mmWave OTA Validation Anechoic Chamber and
instrumentation.
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