A realtime time-domain EMI measurement system for measurements above 1 GHz

Stephan Braun, Christian Hoffmann, Arnd Frech, Peter Russer

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Abstract

Emissions measurements performed in time-domain using ultra-fast analog-to-digital converter and real-time digital signal processing allow to reduce the measurement time by several orders of magnitude. In this paper a novel real-time operating time-domain EMI measurement system is presented for the frequency range up to 3 GHz. For the frequency range up to 1 GHz a noise figure about 8 dB has been achieved, while above 1 GHz the noise figure is below 6 dB. The system uses a multiresolution analog-to-digital converter system. Above 1 GHz an ultra-broadband down converter system with 325 MHz bandwidth allows to perform ultra-fast emission measurements. In comparison to existing heterodyne systems the measurement time is reduced by about a factor of 60 for 1 MHz IF Bandwidth and by a factor of 2000 for an IF Bandwidth of 120 kHz. Measurements have been carried out in the frequency range 30 MHz - 3 GHz and have proven, that the system provides enough sensitivity for measurements over the complete frequency range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009
Pages143-146
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009 - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: 17 Aug 200921 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
ISSN (Print)1077-4076

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period17/08/0921/08/09

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