RadiMation Application Note 145
How to perform a MIL-STD RE102 Radiated emission test[edit]
This application note explains how the MIL-STD RE102 Radiated Emission test can be performed with RadiMation®.
The radiated emissions, electrical field measurement test is applicable to equipment, subsystem enclosures and all interconnecting cables and is used to verify that the electrical field emissions from the EUT and cabling do not exceed the specified requirements.
The RE102 test is further described in the MIL-STD-461.
Equipment used[edit]
For this test four antennas are used.
| Antenna | Frequency range |
|---|---|
| Rod antenna | 10 kHz to 30 MHz |
| Biconical antenna | 30 MHz to 200 MHz |
| Double ridge horn | 200 MHz to 1 GHz |
| Double ridge horn | 1 GHz to 18 GHz |
The following devices should be configured:
- Receiver
- 4 Antennas
- Cables
Optionally[edit]
- Antenna polarizer / tower, above 30 MHz both vertical and horizontal polarizations should be measured.
Configuration of the test sites[edit]
Create a separate test site for each antenna / frequency range:
| Testsite | note |
|---|---|
| MilStd RE102 10 kHz - 150 kHz | Using the rod antenna |
| MilStd RE102 150 kHz - 30 MHz | Using the biconical antenna |
| MilStd RE102 30 MHz - 1 GHz | Using the horn antenna |
| MilStd RE102 1 GHz - 18 GHz | Using the horn antenna |
| Device name | Tab in testsite configuration window | note |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna | Devices 1 | Antenna for the required frequency range |
| Antenna tower | Devices 1 | Optional antenna tower |
| Spectrum Analyser | Devices 2 | The receiver used for the test |
| Cable preamp -> analyser | Cables | Cable with a correction file specified for the loss |
Perform the test[edit]
To perform the test start a Radiated Emission Multiband test:
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Tests
- Radiated Emission
- Multiband
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 Start
|
The start frequency of the test. For example 10 kHz. |
| Stop
|
The stop frequency of the test. For example 150 kHz. |
| Reference Level
|
The reference level set in an analyser, not used in a receiver |
| Attenuation
|
The attenuation set in the receiver |
| RBW
|
The RBW set in the receiver |
| Step size
|
The step size set in the receiver |
| Measure time
|
The measure time set in the receiver |
| Preamplifier
|
The preamplifier setting set in the receiver |
| Traces
|
The type of trace set in the receiver |
| Test Equipment
|
The equipment used for the measurement |
| Location type
|
Set this to Antenna height, distance, polararization and angle |
| Max Height
|
The max height for the antenna tower |
| Min Height
|
The min height for the antenna tower |
| Steps
|
The number of height positions to measure |
| Move during measurement
|
If the antenna tower can move during the measurement |
| Optimize Height
|
Find the optimal emission around a certain height |
| Distance
|
The used antenna distance |
| Antenna Polarization
|
Which polarization is used, Vertical, Horizontal or both |
| Start Angle
|
The min turn table angle` |
| End Angle
|
The max turn table angle |
| Steps
|
The number of angles to measure |
| Turn during measurement
|
If the turn table can move during the measurement |
| Optimize Angle
|
Find the optimal emission around a certain angle |
| EUT Angle Offset
|
The offset of the EUT on the table |
| Limit Lines
|
The applicable limit lines can be added |
| All peaks above x below the limit line
|
No peaks should be measured in RE102 |
| Peak detection
|
No peaks should be measured for RE102 |
| Final peak measurement
|
No final peak measurement is needed for RE102 |
When all parameters are configured for the RE102 test, press Start Test to perform the measurement.
Repeat the test for each point to test.