From NSA to site-reference method for EMC test site validation

Author

Müllner, Wolfgang ; Garn, Heinrich

Author_Institution

Austrian Res. Centers Seibersdorf, Austria

Volume

2

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

948

Abstract

Electromagnetic compatibility compliance testing of electronic apparatus includes the measurement of radiated-emissions in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 1 GHz. To achieve equivalent test results from different testing laboratories, test sites must be of validated, standard performance. This paper suggests a substantial improvement to the standard site validation procedure: A new "site-reference method" for site validation is suggested. It avoids the determination of the antenna factors of transmit and receive antenna, gives full traceability and thus minimizes uncertainties in the measurement result. This improves the reliability of judgements upon site performance and helps to economize the design of test facilities, e.g. anechoic chambers

Keywords

electric noise measurement; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic interference; laboratories; test facilities; testing; 30 MHz to 1 GHz; EMC test site validation; electromagnetic compatibility compliance testing; electronic apparatus; frequency range; radiated emissions; site performance; site reference method; test facilities; testing laboratories; traceability; Antenna measurements; Electromagnetic compatibility; Electromagnetic measurements; Electronic equipment testing; Frequency measurement; Laboratories; Measurement uncertainty; Receiving antennas; Test facilities; Transmitting antennas;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2001. EMC. 2001 IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Montreal, Que.

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6569-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISEMC.2001.950517

Filename

950517