/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/refrigerator-sized-anechoic-chamberOctoScope’s new refrigerator-sized anechoic chamber, called the octoBox , reminds me of past projects involving RF and EMI testing. When I was at Jabil Circuit, they had a nice 100 sq ft walk-in chamber. The DUT and antennas could be placed in t...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/refrigerator-sized-anechoic-chamberWed, 12 Oct 2011 20:43:55 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:2754053e-cc48-4ca6-a546-e047ea12a98fDAB1<p>It would be a good place to do some life cycle signal degridation testing.&nbsp; Did they say they could control the temperature, humidity, pressure, etc?&nbsp; I could see those issues needing to be addressed for most devices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I can also see this unit being used to test many of the new miniature robots and signal snoopers.&nbsp; You could run a good baseline on each device to establish a baseline.&nbsp; However, I agree with you about the access.&nbsp; It would be very useful to have a sliding door to place and remove the devices quickly for basic testing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From the specifications, it looks like they are aiming at the wireless market for manufacturers to verify FCC compliance and to look for crossband interferrence issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Could be an interesting tool though.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By the way, have you ever heard of the BAAF?&nbsp; If so, send me a private email and we can discuss its interesting issues.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13517&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">