Another important component of the performance of an anechoic chamber is the RF absorber. Comtest’s closed cell, non-hygroscopic, carbon-loaded polystyrene absorbers are specifically designed to inhibit the reflection of electromagnetic radiation, which makes them suitable for use in EMC test laboratories as well as antenna chamber applications. Naturally, the absorption characteristics can be altered by using different thicknesses and arrangements. Comtest’s absorber products are divided into two main categories: Hybrid & Microwave. Hybrid chamber solutions make use of ferrite tiles in combination with the HT series absorbers, and the microwave absorber line is typically used for research related to antenna pattern measurement.

Although AR offers predefined chamber designs, chambers are fully customizable and offer a complete selection of accessories. Turntables, masts, and a wide array of antennas are part of the basic offering, whilst other components such as fiberoptic converters, shielded RF penetrations, specialty bulkhead connectors, CCTV, and projection systems are also available.

With the addition of chambers, customers can rely on AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation to provide a total EMC solution; chambers, instrumentation (including systems), as well as the highest level of service and technical support.