Feature: T&M
Reliable test and measurement is vital to the aerospace industry
By Roman Buff, Vice President, Aerospace Market Management, HUBER+SUHNER L
ike in all industries, test and measurement is also vital in the aerospace industry, for ensuring flawless performance. This sector’s very nature makes test and
measurement crucial in guaranteeing mission-critical applications. T&M tools such as anechoic chambers, satellite bench testing, test labs and production test equipment are all part of the test setups. Frequent and consistent testing ensures reliable performance at high speed and in a range of conditions, minimising downtime or service interruptions, ensuring interoperability where needed and, ultimately, saving time and money. Te rise of satellite constellations and
the trend toward higher and higher frequencies are just two factors driving the need for reliable test and measurement. As industry requirements and trends change,
Figure 1: HUBER+SUHNER SUCOFLEX 500 microwave test cables
it is vital that businesses put test and measurement at the forefront throughout the entire product development and production processes. Failure to dedicate sufficient resources and attention to high-quality testing can lead to dire consequences for any industry. Comprehensive test and measurement
comes with a complex setup; while each individual component has to work efficiently, the whole system also needs to work harmoniously to ensure success.
26 September 2021
www.electronicsworld.co.uk
Otherwise, there is a risk of inadequate testing and unpredictable results. The knock-on implications can include the need for re-testing or the added assessment of whether those results are due to the device under test or the test setup itself. Both are time-consuming and costly, and can be avoided with reliable, high-quality test and measurement solutions that work at high frequencies and under all environmental conditions.
Unique challenges Within airborne and space applications, the trend toward higher frequencies brings with it the requirement for low transmission loss. Yet aerospace often comes with large infrastructure items, such as aeroplanes or thermal vacuum chambers, requiring cables in the 5-20m range. This greatly increases the challenge of meeting overall loss budgets.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50
