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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.
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.