PC-9042 Portable Anechoic Chamber
Product Overview
Anechoic chambers are specifically designed to improve pattern measurements by eliminating reflections and/or outside RF interference. Since building a chamber in your facility is quite an undertaking (and may not even be an option), portable chambers can be an economical alternative.
This is why we designed the PC-9042 portable chamber. It provides a compact, low-cost, non-shielded anechoic test environment which is ideal for manufacturers of small devices (or individual components) to accurately measure and/or complete pre-compliance R&D. Designed for testing any wireless devices including 5G, mmW or radar components and smaller assemblies. The PC-9042 default setup includes three segments with a center module that can be easily removed (or additional segments can be added). Each segment has latches and its own set of wheels, so the segments can be moved individually or as a single unit.
Educational discounts are available for students, teachers or staff of universities or technical schools.
Key Features & Functions
- Modular design for versatility
- Fits through standard doors/elevators
- Integrated positioner options
- Adaptive, adjustable mast
- High performance absorber
- Includes lighting and ventilation
Highlights
- Multiple configuration options
- Leveling casters on each segment
- External control panel w/ RF feed-through
What's Included?
The standard PC-9042 package features:
- Portable anechoic chamber
- Fully furnished with high performance absorber
- External control panel
- RF feed through
- Interior lighting
- Adjustable, integrated mast
- Dual fans for ventilation
- Caster wheels for easy portability
- Storage shelf below chamber
- All cables, tools and accessories
PC-9042 Specifications
› Dimensions |
| External footprint: | 43” (D) x 90” (W) total | |
| 43” (D) x 30” (W) each segment | ||
| Internal free-space dimensions: | 32” (D) x 81” (W) x 32” (H) | |
| Total height: | 79” (201 cm) | |
| Total weight: | 475 lbs (215 kg) | |
| Shipping weight: | 665 lbs (302 kg) includes pallets, packaging, accessories, etc. |
› Chamber Performance |
| Frequency range: | 30 MHz to 110 GHz | |
| Reflectivity loss: | -30db @ 3.0 GHz | |
| -35db @ 6.0 GHz | ||
| -40db @ 10.0 GHz | ||
| -45db @ 18.0 GHz | ||
| -50db @ 40.0 GHz | ||
| -45db @ 100.0 GHz | ||
| Power handling: | 1.5 kW/m2 |
› Measurement Specifications |
| Test distance, mast to DUT: | 58” maximum, 32” minimum (with dual telescopic columns) | |
| Vertical range, floor to horn: | Mast can be adjusted from 7” to 33” | |
| Mast composition: | Fiberglass, carbon fiber |
› General |
| Material composition: | Aluminum, furniture-grade birch, polyurethane absorber | |
| Portability: | Each easy-to-disconnect segment includes leveling caster wheels | |
| Standard included options: | Integrated non-metallic telescopic mast | |
| Interior lighting | ||
| Two fans for ventilation | ||
| RF pass through | ||
| Dual cable access ports | ||
| Lighting specifications: | Four (4) 12V LED adjustable lights, 1200 lumens, 2700K color temp | |
| Ventilation specifications: | Two (2) 12V 3.5W 120mm fans spinning at 2500 RPM with a CFM rating of 83.2 CFM & 35.7 dBM noise |
If one of these packages does not seem to suit you exactly how you’d like, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to develop a package specific to your needs.
Standard Models
Basic PC-9042 package without RF package or positioner
| PC9042 | Basic chamber (no positioner or RF components) |
PC-9042 package with DC202 positioner and associated RF packages
| PC9042-202-NORF | Includes DC202 positioner without RF Components |
| PC9042-202-6 | Includes DC202 positioner with 6 GHz SMA RF Components |
| PC9042-202-18 | Includes DC202 positioner with 18 GHz SMA RF Components |
| PC9042-202-40 | Includes DC202 positioner with 40 GHz 2.92 mm RF Components |
| PC9042-202-50 | Includes DC202 positioner with 50 GHz 2.4 mm RF Components |
| PC9042-202-67 | Includes DC202 positioner with 67 GHz 1.85 mm RF Components |
PC-9042 package with DC402 positioner and associated RF packages
| PC9042-402-NORF | Includes DC402 positioner without RF Components |
| PC9042-402-6 | Includes DC402 positioner with 6 GHz SMA RF Components |
| PC9042-402-18 | Includes DC402 positioner with 18 GHz SMA RF Components |
| PC9042-402-40 | Includes DC402 positioner with 40 GHz 2.92 mm RF Components |
| PC9042-402-50 | Includes DC402 positioner with 50 GHz 2.4 mm RF Components |
| PC9042-402-67 | Includes DC402 positioner with 67 GHz 1.85 mm RF Components |
Options
Option Name | Description |
| OPT-PCS | Electrically sealed with aluminum shielding |
| OPT-UPAB | Upgraded absorber (from 4” to 8” cones) |
| OPT-PCEXT | Additional chamber segment |
| DPA-AUTOPOL | 18 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DPA-AUTOPOL-40 | 40 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DPA-AUTOPOL-50 | 50 GHz SPDT RF switch auto-polarizer with cables/adapters |
| DE-05xx | Broadband reference horn 500 MHz to xx (18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz) |
| DE-07xx | Broadband reference horn 700 MHz to xx (18, 26, 30 or 40 GHz) |
| DPA-PDK | DAMS Platform Development Kit |
Accessories
Accessory Name | Description |
| DEPC-D | Pre-configured PC (desktop) |
| DEPC-L | Pre-configured PC (laptop) |
| DE-SIM | DAMS Antenna & Network Simulator software add-on |
| DPA-SW-N2F | Spherical nearfield processing |
Part Drawings
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Frequently Purchased Together
USB/Ethernet RF Switch Matrix with SMA connectors
• Mechanical SPDT switch box
• High reliability, 10 million switch cycles
• 20W power rating (cold switching)
• High isolation, 85 dB typical
Broadband Reference Antenna
- 500 MHz to 40 GHz
- Consistent 50 ohm impedance
- 50W Rx/Tx power
Milimeter Wave Guide Upgrade
- Much lower losses vs coax
- Minimizes outside RF interference
- Excellent for higher frequencies
- Higher power handling capacity