Simulations of a planar array arrangement for automotive Random-LOS OTA testing

Abstract

We present simulations of near-field plane wave synthesis by a planar array. The focus is on minimization of reference signal errors within the test zone for Random Line-Of-Sight Over-The-Air characterization of wireless devices on cars. The analysis considers the output of the ideal digital threshold receiver model of the device under test as a Probability of Detection curve. The dimensions, the interelement spacings and the number of elements in a planar array comprising Huygens sources are investigated to produce an absolute error less than 0.5 dB.