Numerical model-augmented RF test techniques

This paper reports on the preliminary results in functional testing solutions for RF end-to-end antenna testing. The proposed approach is based on the intelligent and innovative use of existing measurement capabilities and advanced numerical modeling tools. The scope of the activity is to demonstrate through the implementation of a demonstrator and measurement on suitable hardware the possibility to achieve accurate and fast measurement results using a radical measurement under-sampling with respect to the conventional Nyquist criteria.