The Agilent/Keysight F9681A is a compact manufacturing chamber engineered for over-the-air (OTA) testing of 5G FR2 mmWave devices. It eliminates the need for direct connections to test equipment, addressing the critical challenges of path loss and beam transmission alignment at millimeter-wave frequencies. The chamber integrates into production lines, repair facilities, and benchtop environments with minimal footprint while enabling rapid antenna behavior verification and device characterization.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Manufacturing chamber for 5G mmWave OTA testing
Operating Environment: Nominal performance measured at approximately 23 °C (room temperature). Operating limits are defined by the associated mainframe.
Antenna Configuration:
• Up to four pre-installed horn antennas positioned on top, sides, and back of chamber
• Orthogonally-polarized dual horn antenna option
• Circularly-polarized horn antenna option
• Adjustable antenna positions with supplied alignment tool
Automation & Control: Integrated mmWave switches for device antenna reconnection verification and solution reconfiguration. Ethernet control of pneumatic door and mmWave switch functions.
Physical Design: Compact form factor supporting rack mounting or benchtop deployment.
– Key Features
• Over-the-air testing without direct device-to-equipment connections
• Rapid antenna behavior checks and quick verification cycles
• Integrated mmWave switching for automated reconfiguration
• Adjustable horn antenna positions for alignment with various device antenna layouts
• Pneumatic door with remote Ethernet control
– Typical Applications
• 5G FR2 device calibration and characterization
• Production-line OTA verification
• Repair facility testing and acceptance criteria validation
• Benchtop mmWave device assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
The F9681A integrates with Keysight test platforms including the E6681A EXM-WB and E7515B/E UXM 5G, paired with mmWave radio heads such as the M1740A mmWave transceiver for complete end-to-end 5G mmWave measurement solutions.
