Impact of statistical parameter options on Reverberation Chamber test environment

Abstract

Electromagnetic compatibility immunity tests help to assure that electronic equipment will function properly in its operational electromagnetic environment. Several techniques are available to perform Standards compliance testing. All available techniques yield uncertainties in the immunity test results. The statistical isotropy of the electromagnetic environment in a Reverberation Chamber implies similar magnitude fields in any arbitrary direction providing an all aspect angle test that reduces some uncertainties in immunity testing. This paper addresses Reverberation Chamber uncertainties introduced by choices for specific statistical parameters.