ESS is capable of measuring the RF leakage of connectors and cable assemblies.
ESS currently has two testing methods:
- tri-axial cell manufactured per MIL-C-39012
- screen-room chamber manufactured per EIA 364-66A
Note: Fixtures are not manufactured as a product for sale by ESS. Internal components, test procedures, and design is proprietary.
The tri-axial cell testing method is capable of measurements in excess of –100dB using an appropriate vector network analyzer. This test fixture accommodates large diameters, long lengths and most any configuration needed for components. The longest cable we have tested is 20ft. Contact us if your cable is longer than 20ft and we can discuss the possibilities! Our test setup works for frequencies of 500MHz – 18GHz.
Note: This testing is designed for connectors and relatively short cables. As cable length and/or frequency increases, the data can be affected by the calibration and the loss of the cables and test system.
The screen-room chamber testing method is capable of measurements in excess of -100dB using an appropriate vector network analyzer. Our chamber is 24″ x 18″ x 18″. Our test setup works from 2 – 10GHz. This method can accommodate long cables with large diameters because they can be coiled up; they don’t have to be stretched out. Contact us for more information on this test method!
The photos below show the 15 and 20 foot tri-axial cell extension setup, oversized cavities for large diameters/large right-angle connectors in the tri-axial setup, and the open and closed screen-room chamber.
