Use of the Compact Range for Radiative Susceptibility and Emission Testing

Abstract

The compact range technique enables the production of a quasi-plane wave (the ideal condition for susceptibility and, by reciprocity, emission testing) with no Inherent frequency limits and with weaker image effects than occur in the parallel-plate line technique. Studies of the error levels in measurements undertaken in such a range are presented, with emphasis on the scope for reduction of the lower frequency limits of practical realizations in the context of typical EMC accuracy requirements. CH2294-7/86/0000-0279 $1.00 © 1986 IEEE 279