CS02 Test Method - Modification Required for More Meaningful Results

The objective of CS02 test of MILSTD-461/462 is to determine test sample's suscepti­ bility to the unwanted RF signals injected into its power leads. The test assures that the equip­ ment will not malfunction or degrade in performance when signals below a specified level are coupled into it through its power leads. Yet there seems to be some doubts as to whether the test method re­ commended will provide repeatable results and mean­ ingful data for predicting test sample's suscepti­ bility in a system. The paper describes how this discrepancy occurs and suggests remedial actions against it.