Anechoic Chambers
Custom EMC Anechoic Chambers designed, built and tested to your requirements.
APC’s specialist team is here to support product designers and engineers in overcoming unintentional EMC issues, resulting in unwanted effects such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) or even physical damage in operational equipment, our team offer a range of EMC testing solutions from some of the world’s leading manufacturers.
What is an Anechoic Chamber?
Anechoic Chambers are the ultimate testing ground for engineers and scientists looking for precise Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic interference (EMI) measurements. These specialised enclosures contrast two elements designed to minimise RF noise from the external environment and minimise reflections from within the chamber.
This particular construction features walls, ceilings and floors lined with highly effective anechoic materials, which essentially "absorb" Radio Frequency waves, preventing RF from the test device from being reflected from the walls to RF measurement equipment.
The resulting environment approximates a free-field condition, allowing RF waves to propagate outward from the source object with minimal distortion. By eliminating reflections, anechoic chambers empower researchers to better understand a product's RF performance, leading to improved design and RF noise reduction strategies.
Anechoic Chamber UK Suppliers
APC, in partnership with ETS-Lindgren, provide a wide range of Anechoic Chambers for the UK market.
Anechoic Chambers are used by a wide range of industries for testing and measuring electromagnetic compatibility, antenna testing, wireless device testing and other related applications.
At APC we see projects through from specification through to sign-off and handover.
Wave Pipe Penetrations
A waveguide feed-through, also known as a pipe penetration, is a device used to allow a waveguide to pass through a shielded wall or barrier while maintaining a high level of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding. Waveguides are used to transmit electromagnetic signals at high frequencies and are commonly used in microwave and radar systems.
- Accommodate requirements such as fire suppression systems, hydraulics and other utilities
- Honeycomb waveguide insert option available for high frequency or gaseous applications
- Dielectric unions are available to maintain isolation to the ground
Wave Guide Feed-through
A waveguide feed-through consists of a metallic pipe that passes through a hole in a shielded wall or barrier, with the waveguide inserted into the pipe. The feed-through has a removable centre plug allowing fibre optic cables with connectors to be brought into a shielded enclosure.
- The central plug bore accommodates ST and SMA connectors
- All connectors can be installed into a shielded enclosure while maintaining 100 dB attenuation at 18 GHz
Wave Guide Air Vents
EMI/RFI shielded waveguide air vents are used to provide ventilation to shielded enclosures or and rooms, while at the same time preventing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) from entering or leaving the enclosure. These air vents are typically used in electronic equipment and facilities, where EMI/RFI can cause incorrect readings or malfunctions.
The waveguide structure of the air vent is carefully designed to attenuate electromagnetic waves over a wide range of frequencies. This means that EMI/RFI signals in the environment pass through the air vent are significantly reduced.
- Available in 3.175 mm (1/8 in) and 4.76 mm (3/16 in) Honeycomb Cell Geometry
- Adaptable to a variety of mounting flanges and gasket techniques
- Brass or steel core material with tin coating for superior RF performance and corrosion resistance
- Minimal air flow resistance and pressure drop
- Continuous solder-fused for superior strength and RF performance
RF Doors
APC provide ETS-Lindgren RF Shielded doors for a wide range of applications with attenuation of up to 100dB at 40GHz. ETS offer a range of doors from manual or pneumatic swing doors which can be single and double and available in standard or custom sizes to sliding doors and all-weather doors where an exterior RF-shielded door is required.
Overall, radio frequency shielded doors are an important component of many modern facilities that rely on sensitive electronic equipment or need to protect against external RF interference.
- Easy to operate
- Patented hinges allow final closing movement to be parallel to door frame
- Permit normal swing when fully opening door
- Final RF seal obtained by cam followers
- Optional pneumatic operation
EMC Chambers, SCIFs and Shielded Enclosures by APC
APC also provide bespoke deployable SCIFs and RF Shielded Containers to meet the demanding requirements imposed on critical systems and infrastructure.
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