EMC Antenna Calibration and EMC Chamber Site Validation Experts Answer Questions to Resolve your Problems in EMC Measurements – Now and in the Future

Background:  Antenna calibration and chamber validation have been a popular topic at EMC test and measurement facilities around the world.  While the leading technical standards issued by ANSI C63 and CISPR have detailed descriptions on the test methods and test procedures, the technical background and cross-references between the two standards and general practices are not so well understood and shared among international communities.  This webinar is intended to bring the experts representing industry and government metrology institutions to share with you their experience! 

View the original EMC Antenna Calibration Webinar here for additional background to better prepare you for the Round Table discussion or catch up quickly with the overview presentations.

Webinar Abstract:  The landscape of EMC testing provides a wide variety of different requirements and test methods. Calibration is the process used to provide the traceability on measurement to the International System of Units (SI).  Depending on the product testing method and writing body, the three most commonly referenced documents for antenna calibration are CISPR 16-1-6, ANSI C63.5, and SAE ARP 958.  This is an overview presentation of the three documents most commonly used by EMC testing standards for the calibration of an antenna, how to specify those services as you need them, and when to know the difference.

Meanwhile, EMC chamber test site validation test requirements in CISPR 16-1-4 2019 and ANSI C63.4a 2017 have a slight difference in procedure descriptions.  While technically equivalent, they are often used incorrectly; resulting in an NSA error of up to 2.4 dB.  This overview presentation will address the technical issues of the two main industry standards and present solutions to help you perform test site validation more accurately and compliant with both international standards.