SMU Antenna Characterization Lab

The SMU Antenna Characterization Lab provides advanced antenna measurement and RF testing capabilities for research, education, and collaborative projects.

The facility includes a state-of-the-art anechoic chamber, Allwave Hybrid Near-Field System, Agilent E8361C Vector Network Analyzer, integrated power amplification, and automated motion-control infrastructure supporting measurements from 0.6–40 GHz.

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Capabilities

• Far-field and near-field antenna measurement
• Far-field radiation pattern testing
• Gain measurements, including co-pol and cross-pol
• Phase center calibration
• Flexible frequency and power analysis from 0.6–40 GHz
• Automated data processing, real-time analysis, and export tools

Measurement Infrastructure

Contact

For facility access or collaboration inquiries:
antennalab@smu.edu