SAM is an abbreviation for Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin . SAM phantoms are used to simulate the effects of the human body on the radiation characteristics of the handset. Both TRP and TIS of the handset can be dramatically affected by the simple act of holding the handset in the hand and placing it next to the head.

The current revision of the CTIA test plan requires making TRP and TIS measurements in both free space and simulated use test setups. The simulated use setup has the handset mounted to a SAM phantom head.

Mobile Phone being tested with CTIA phantom
in simulated use configuration.

Some carriers are also requiring manufacturers to provide test data measuring device operation with both a phantom head and a phantom hand. It is likely that this requirement will be incorporated into the CTIA test plan at some point in the future.

PH200 Articulated Phantom Hand

Some manufacturers have taken the initiative to test their handsets with full body phantoms.

Handset Test on SAM Phantom.

Model PHEAD200 SAM Phantom Head

The PHEAD200 SAM Phantom Head is designed to simulate the electromagnetic properties of a statistically average human head. It is a Specific Anthropomorphic Mannequin (SAM) and is designed and built per the strict requirements of the CTIA Test Plan for Mobile Station Over the Air Performance.  It is used in the measurement of transmit radiation and receiver sensitivity of cell phones and other wireless devices. It consists of a thin-walled fiberglass shell that is filled with a liquid tissue simulant.

PHEAD200 Specifications

S400 Tissue Simulant MSDS

Model PHEAD200 Data Sheet

CTIA Phantom Head, Model PHEAD200

Model PH200 Articulated Phantom Hand

The PH200 Phantom Hand is designed to simulate the electromagnetic properties of the average human hand. It is used in the measurement of the transmit radiation and the receiver sensitivity of cell phones and other hand-held wireless devices. It consists of a fiberglass articulated tube framework inside a latex glove. The inside of the glove is filled with a tissue simulant whose electromagnetic properties mimic those of the human hand. Its natural state is like that of a closed fist and the fingers are spring-loaded so that the PH200 can “grasp” a wireless device.

Both right hand and left hand versions are available.

PH200 Specifications

Model PH200 Data Sheet (600k file)

S100A Tissue Simulant MSDS

Body Phantoms

For manufacturers or carriers wishing to test handsets as worn on different parts of the body, we can supply either torso or full body phantoms. Please contact us with your requirement.