RN Electronics have become the first UK test laboratory accredited to test up to 231 GHz. These socalled ‘Extremely High Frequency’ (EHF) bands can be used by products destined for use in the next generation 5G networks. RN Electronics have been accredited by UKAS to test such products to both European and US (FCC) standards.
Many new electronic devices operate in the EHF band between 30 GHz and 300 GHz. Radio waves in this band have wavelengths of 1 mm to 10 mm, which are therefore known as millimetre wave (mmW). Although such devices have short ranges (typically less than 1 km), they can support much faster data transfer than other products.
There are many commercial applications for millimetre wave products including wireless backhaul for high-speed internet connection, distribution of TV signals, radio astronomy, smart meters and fixed wireless links. RN Electronics have the capabilities to test such products that are used independently or in pre-5G networks.
Many modern cars include advanced driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking and lane change assist. These rely on high frequency automotive radar. Due to spectrum constraints ETSI (in Europe) and the FCC (in the US) are phasing out use of 24 GHz radar band by 2022. They have instead opened up frequencies in 77 GHz band. This higher frequency can achieve a 20x improvement in range resolution and accuracy performance. It also allows the use of significantly smaller antenna size.
RN Electronics are based in Brentwood, Essex and have been accredited by UKAS to test to European, US & Canadian EMC and wireless standards. RN Electronics have a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers who can provide solutions to EMC and wireless problems.
Contact enquiries@rnelectronics.com / 01277 352219
