Title :
Simple technique for the measurement of the transfer impedance of variable length coaxial interconnecting leads
Author :
Fourie, A.P.C. ; Givati, O. ; Clark, A.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
fDate :
5/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An experimental technique for the routine measurement of the transfer impedance of variable length coaxial leads was developed. Ready-made leads incorporating connectors at either end can be evaluated either for the purposes of quality control during manufacture or when performing general electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) troubleshooting. A low-cost measurement fixture is proposed and the measurement method is elementary. Lead lengths of up to a few meters in length can be measured up to frequencies of approximately 300 MHz. Measured results for RG-58 cables are presented and compared to published values to validate the method
Keywords :
UHF measurement; coaxial cables; electric impedance measurement; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic shielding; quality control; 10 to 500 MHz; EMC; RG-58 cables; electromagnetic compatibility; lead length; low-cost measurement fixture; manufacture; quality control; ready-made leads; transfer impedance; variable length coaxial interconnecting leads; Coaxial components; Connectors; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic measurements; Fixtures; Impedance measurement; Length measurement; Manufacturing; Performance evaluation; Quality control;
Journal_Title :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on
