Development, simulation and construction of cost-effective GTEM cells

Tinus Stander, Saurabh Sinha

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Abstract

Gigahertz transverse electromagnetic (GTEM) cells are used extensively in industry for testing the impact of defined E-fields on devices sensitive to electromagnetic interference. Compared to anechoic chambers, GTEM cells are small, inexpensive and require less powerful amplifiers to achieve the same field strength. This paper presents the design, simulation and qualification of a compact GTEM cell capable of generating field strengths in excess of 600 V/m over a 20 × 20 × 15 cm test cavity, whilst being less than 2.2 × 1.3 × 1 m in total size. Specific hybrid FEM-MLFMM simulation strategies are provided to examine high power device characteristics prior to manufacturing, including accurate modelling of absorber materials. Practical notes on manufacturing and qualification are also presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 23rd International Conference, RADIOELEKTRONIKA 2013
Pages39-44
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event23rd International Conference, RADIOELEKTRONIKA 2013 - Pardubice, Czech Republic
Duration: 16 Apr 201317 Apr 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of 23rd International Conference, RADIOELEKTRONIKA 2013

Conference

Conference23rd International Conference, RADIOELEKTRONIKA 2013
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityPardubice
Period16/04/1317/04/13

Keywords

  • Computational electromagnetics
  • Electromagnetic compatibility and interference
  • TEM cells
  • Test equipment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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