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  • A standardized theoretical measurement of radio frequency (RF) energy using the SI unit watts. It is determined by subtracting system losses and adding system gains.
  • When two objects in each other's vicinity have different electrical charges, an electrostatic field exists between them. An electrostatic field also forms around any single object that is electrically charged with respect to its environment. An object is negatively charged (-) if it has an(...)
  • The electric force experienced by a motionless electrically charged test particle at any point in space relative to the source(s) of the field.
  • The branch of electrical sciences which studies the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy with reference to the unwanted effects (electromagnetic interference, or EMI) that such energy may induce.
  • The branch of electrical sciences which studies the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy with reference to the unwanted effects (electromagnetic interference, or EMI) that such energy may induce.
  • Disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics and electrical equipment.
  • A physical field produced by electrically charged objects. Also known as EM Field or EMF.
  • A physical field produced by electrically charged objects. Also known as EM Field or EMF.
  • Disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source.
  • Disturbance that affects an electrical circuit due to either electromagnetic induction or electromagnetic radiation emitted from an external source.
  • A short burst of electromagnetic energy. Also known as EMP or transient distrubance.
  • A short burst of electromagnetic energy. Also known as EMP or transient distrubance.
  • Form of energy emitted and absorbed by charged particles which exhibits wave-like behavior as it travels through space.
  • A version of a passive two-terminal electronic component called an inductor which is designed specifically for blocking higher-frequency alternating current (AC) in an electrical circuit, while allowing lower frequency or DC current to pass.
  • Sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown.
  • Sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric breakdown.
  • Filter that is placed between an electronic equipment and a line external to it, to attenuate conducted radio frequencies between the line and the equipment.
  • A receiver with defined IF-Bandwidths (typically 200 Hz, 9 kHz, 120 kHz, 1 MHz) and standardized detector modes (peak, quasipeak, average, rms, CISPR-AV and CISPR-RMS, RMS-Average). It uses a preselection for an improved dynamic range.
  • Covers the EMC requirements for non-radio equipment intended to be used within a public telecommunications network, which provides telecommunications between Network Termination Points (NTPs) (i.e. excluding terminal equipment beyond the NTPs)
  • Contains the common requirements for radio communications equipment and associated ancillary equipment, in respect of ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

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