[[Image:NEOWEB11.png|thumb|450px|NeoScan field probe scanning the surface of a microstrip patch antenna at 2.4GHz.]]
== NeoScan vs. Conventional Near-Field Scanning Systems ==
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The [[NeoScan]] system provides a unique and highly superior alternative to the conventional near-field scanning systems. The [[NeoScan]] probes are optical and have absolutely non-metallic compositions. They are extremely small, can get very close to the surface of the radiating aperture, and provide ultra-wideband operation. Due to their non-invasive nature, [[NeoScan]] probes can generate ultra-near-field scans of the AUT. These can be used as an invaluable tool for diagnostic purposes. For instance, you can examine the inter-element coupling effects in passive and active phased arrays.
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The [[NeoScan]] - ANT system comes with an operational software that quickly determines the optimal distance of the probe from the radiating aperture for the fastest scan. The radiation pattern of the AUT is readily computed using a rigorous near-to-far-field transformation without any need for eliminating artifact errors. This is due to the fact that [[NeoScan]] measures the "true" near fields of the AUT without any external perturbations.
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In short, with [[NeoScan]], you get a compact portable self-contained system that characterizes your antenna system from the very near fields to the very far fields without requiring considerable real estate. [[NeoScan]] is particularly useful for phase characterization and calibration large antenna arrays.
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[[Image:NEOWEB7.png|thumb|450px|2D intensity plots of the amplitude and phase of the X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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[[Image:NEOWEB9.png|thumb|450px|3D surface plots of the amplitude and phase of the X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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== A Low-Cost Alternative to Costly Anechoic Chambers and Much More... ==
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[[Image:NEOWEB13.png|thumb|450px|Computed theta and phi components of the radiation pattern of the S-band patch antenna in the principal planes.]]
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== NeoScan vs. Conventional Near-Field Scanning Systems ==
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The [[NeoScan]] system provides a unique and highly superior alternative to the conventional near-field scanning systems. The [[NeoScan]] probes are optical and have absolutely non-metallic compositions. They are extremely small, can get very close to the surface of the radiating aperture, and provide ultra-wideband operation. Due to their non-invasive nature, [[NeoScan]] probes can generate ultra-near-field scans of the AUT. These can be used as an invaluable tool for diagnostic purposes. For instance, you can examine the inter-element coupling effects in passive and active phased arrays.
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The [[NeoScan]] - ANT system comes with an operational software that quickly determines the optimal distance of the probe from the radiating aperture for the fastest scan. The radiation pattern of the AUT is readily computed using a rigorous near-to-far-field transformation without any need for eliminating artifact errors. This is due to the fact that [[NeoScan]] measures the "true" near fields of the AUT without any external perturbations.
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In short, with [[NeoScan]], you get a compact portable self-contained system that characterizes your antenna system from the very near fields to the very far fields without requiring considerable real estate. [[NeoScan]] is particularly useful for phase characterization and calibration large antenna arrays.
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[[Image:NEOWEB7.png|thumb|450px|2D intensity plots of the amplitude and phase of the X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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[[Image:NEOWEB9.png|thumb|450px|3D surface plots of the amplitude and phase of the X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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