IEC 61000-4-20:2022

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-20: Testing and measurement techniques - Emission and immunity testing in transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides

IEC 61000-4-20:2022 focuses on emission and immunity test methods for electrical and electronic equipment using various types of transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides. These types include open structures (for example striplines and electromagnetic pulse simulators) and closed structures (for example TEM cells). These structures can be further classified as one-port, two-port, or multi-port TEM waveguides. The frequency range depends on the specific testing requirements and the specific TEM waveguide type. The object of this document is to describe
TEM waveguide characteristics, including typical frequency ranges and equipment-under-test (EUT) size limitations;
TEM waveguide validation methods for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests;
the EUT (i.e. EUT cabinet and cabling) definition;
test set-ups, procedures, and requirements for radiated emission measurements in TEM waveguides; and
test set-ups, procedures, and requirements for radiated immunity testing in TEM waveguides.
NOTE Test methods are defined in this document to measure the effects of electromagnetic radiation on equipment and the electromagnetic emissions from the equipment concerned. The simulation and measurement of electromagnetic radiation is not adequately exact for the quantitative determination of effects for all end-use installations. The test methods defined are structured for a primary objective of establishing adequate reproducibility of results at various test facilities for qualitative analysis of effects.
This document does not intend to specify the tests to be applied to any particular apparatus or system(s). The main intention of this document is to provide a general basic reference for all interested product committees of the IEC. For radiated emission measurements, product committees select emission limits and measurement methods in consultation with CISPR standards. For radiated immunity testing, product committees remain responsible for the appropriate choice of immunity tests and immunity test limits to be applied to equipment within their scope. This document describes test methods that are separate from those of IEC 61000‑4‑3.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
provide information on the testing of large EUTs (including cables);
apply the work on measurement uncertainties by adapting the work completed in CISPR and TC 77 (for emissions and immunity);
update the validation procedure for the test volume regarding field uniformity and TEM mode verification;
provide information concerning two-port and four-port TEM waveguides;
add a new informative annex (Annex I) dealing with transient TEM waveguide characterization; and
add information dealing with dielectric test stands for EUTs.

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Partie 4-20: Techniques d’essai et de mesure - Essais d’émission et d'immunité dans les guides d’onde TEM

IEC 61000-4-20:2022 concerne les méthodes d’essai d’émission et d’immunité pour les matériels électriques et électroniques qui utilisent différents types de guides d’onde transverses électromagnétiques (TEM). Ces types comprennent des structures ouvertes (par exemple, des lignes ouvertes et des simulateurs d’impulsion électromagnétique), et des structures fermées (par exemple, des cellules TEM), qui peuvent être elles-mêmes classées en guides d’onde TEM à un accès, à deux accès, ou à accès multiples. La plage de fréquences dépend des exigences d’essai spécifiques et du type spécifique de guide d’onde TEM.
L’objet du présent document est de décrire
les caractéristiques des guides d’onde TEM, y compris les plages de fréquences types et les limites de tailles des équipements en essai (EUT);
les méthodes de validation des guides d’onde TEM pour les essais de compatibilité électromagnétique CEM;
la définition de l'EUT (c’est-à-dire l’armoire et le câblage de l'EUT);
les montages d’essai, les procédures et les exigences relatives aux mesurages d’émissions rayonnées dans les guides d’onde TEM; et
les montages d'essai, les procédures et les exigences pour les essais d’immunité rayonnée dans les guides d’onde TEM.
NOTE Dans le présent document, les méthodes d’essai sont définies afin de mesurer les effets des rayonnements électromagnétiques sur les matériels et les émissions électromagnétiques des matériels concernés. La simulation et le mesurage des rayonnements électromagnétiques ne sont pas suffisamment exacts pour une détermination quantitative des effets sur toutes les installations d'utilisation finale. Les méthodes d’essai définies sont structurées avec l’objectif premier d'établir une reproductibilité adéquate des résultats dans différentes installations d’essai pour des analyses qualitatives des effets.
Le présent document ne vise pas à spécifier les essais à appliquer à des appareils ou à un ou des systèmes particuliers. Le but principal présent document est de donner une référence de base d'ordre général à tous les comités de produits IEC concernés. Pour les mesurages d’émission rayonnée, les comités de produits sélectionnent des limites d’émission et des méthodes de mesure en consultation avec les normes CISPR. Pour les essais d’immunité rayonnée, les comités de produits restent responsables du choix approprié des essais d’immunité et des limites qui y sont associées, à appliquer aux matériels qui relèvent de leur domaine d’application. Le présent document décrit des méthodes d'essai qui sont indépendantes de celles de l'IEC 61000-4-3 [34].
CEM conformément au Guide IEC 107.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2010. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) fournir des informations relatives aux essais d'EUT volumineux (y compris les câbles);
b) appliquer les travaux sur les incertitudes de mesure par adaptation des travaux réalisés par le CISPR et le CE 77 (pour les émissions et l'immunité);
c) mettre à jour la procédure de validation pour le volume d'essai en ce qui concerne la vérification de l'uniformité du champ et du mode TEM;
d) fournir des informations relatives aux guides d'onde TEM à deux accès et à quatre accès;
e) ajouter une nouvelle annexe informative (Annex I) qui traite de la caractérisation du guide d'onde TEM transitoire; et
f) ajouter des informations qui traitent des bancs d'essais diélectriques des EUT.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Feb-2022
• ICS: 33.100.10 - Emission
• ICS: 33.100.20 - Immunity
• Technical Committee: SC 77B - High frequency phenomena
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 18-Feb-2022
• Completion Date: 25-Mar-2022

Relations

• Revises: IEC 61000-4-20:2010 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-20: Testing and measurement techniques - Emission and immunity testing in transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 61000-4-20:2022 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that establishes testing and measurement techniques related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Specifically, this third edition focuses on emission and immunity testing of electrical and electronic equipment using transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides. It includes measurements in both open (e.g., striplines, electromagnetic pulse simulators) and closed TEM waveguide structures (e.g., TEM cells).

The standard defines procedures for testing the electromagnetic emissions from equipment as well as its immunity to electromagnetic disturbances within controlled TEM environments. This enables reliable assessment of EMC performance to ensure devices function correctly in the presence of electromagnetic interference and do not emit harmful disturbances themselves.

Key Topics

• TEM Waveguide Characteristics: IEC 61000-4-20 describes the various types of TEM waveguides including one-port, two-port, and multi-port structures. It details their frequency ranges, physical size limitations for equipment under test (EUT), and necessary validation methods to confirm test volume and field uniformity.

• Emission Testing: The standard provides detailed guidance on radiated emission measurements inside TEM waveguides, covering test setups, correlation algorithms to relate TEM waveguide voltages to electric field strengths, and correction factors to improve measurement accuracy.

• Immunity Testing: Procedures for radiated immunity testing of equipment within a TEM waveguide are defined, including test levels, equipment arrangement, test execution, and reporting methodologies to verify an EUT’s resistance to electromagnetic disturbances.

• Large EUT Testing: Updates in this edition expand testing techniques to accommodate large equipment and complex cabling configurations.

• Validation and Uncertainty: The standard integrates approaches to validate test environments and incorporate measurement uncertainty considerations based on CISPR and IEC TC 77 working group efforts.

• Annexes: Comprehensive normative and informative annexes cover emission and immunity test details, transient HEMP testing, TEM waveguide characterization, probe calibration, and guidelines on reducing instrumentation uncertainty.

Applications

IEC 61000-4-20:2022 is used by EMC testing laboratories, product certification bodies, and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment to:

• Conduct EMC Compliance Testing: Verify device compliance with emission limits and immunity criteria using standardized TEM waveguide methods.

• Design Robust Electronic Systems: Help engineers identify susceptibility to electromagnetic interference early in product development to ensure reliable operation in complex electromagnetic environments.

• Support Product Certification: Enable conformity assessment aligned with IEC EMC standards and facilitate regulatory approvals in international markets.

• Optimize Test Facilities: Establish and validate TEM waveguide-based test setups for consistent and reproducible EMC measurements.

• Evaluate Transient Effects: Perform high-energy transient testing such as high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) simulations within TEM cells, supporting equipment resilience assessments in harsh electromagnetic conditions.

Related Standards

• IEC 61000-4-3: Details immunity testing using reverberation chambers and other radiated field test environments, complementary to TEM waveguide methods.

• CISPR Standards: Coordinate emission limits and measurement methods across various product categories, harmonizing with IEC 61000-4-20 testing approaches.

• IEC TC 77 Series: The technical committee responsible for electromagnetic compatibility standards, focusing on test methodologies, immunity criteria, and emission limitations.

• IEC 61000 Series: A broader framework covering general EMC requirements, testing techniques, and performance criteria across electrical and electronic technologies.

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By following IEC 61000-4-20:2022, stakeholders in electromagnetics can ensure reproducible EMC testing results, maintain high product quality, and meet stringent international compliance requirements. This standard supports the ongoing drive toward safer, more reliable electronic systems in an increasingly interconnected and electromagnetically complex world.

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BASIC EMC PUBLICATION
PUBLICATION FONDAMENTALE EN CEM

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –

Part 4-20: Testing and measurement techniques – Emission and immunity

testing in transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides

Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) –

Partie 4-20: Techniques d’essai et de mesure – Essais d’émission et d’immunité

dans les guides d’onde TEM
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 9
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 11
3.1 Terms and definitions . 11
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 14
4 General . 15
5 TEM waveguide requirements . 15
5.1 General . 15
5.2 General requirements for the use of TEM waveguides . 16
5.2.1 Test volume and maximum EUT size . 16
5.2.2 Validation of usable test volume . 16
5.3 Special requirements and recommendations for certain types of TEM
waveguides . 23
5.3.1 Set-up of open TEM waveguides . 23
5.3.2 Alternative TEM mode verification for a two-port TEM waveguide . 23
5.3.3 TEM mode generation for a four-port TEM waveguide . 23
5.4 Figures for Clause 5 . 24
6 Overview of EUT types . 26
6.1 General . 26
6.2 Small EUT . 26
6.3 Large EUT . 26
7 Laboratory test conditions. 26
7.1 General . 26
7.2 Climatic conditions . 26
7.3 Electromagnetic conditions . 26
8 Evaluation and reporting of test results . 27
Annex A (normative) Emission measurements in TEM waveguides . 28
A.1 Overview. 28
A.2 Test equipment . 28
A.3 Correlating TEM waveguide voltages to electric field strength data . 28
A.3.1 General . 28
A.3.2 Correlation algorithms . 29
A.4 Emission measurement correction factors . 33
A.4.1 Reference emission sources . 33
A.4.2 Arrangement of small EUTs . 34
A.4.3 Calculation of the small EUT correction factor . 34
A.5 Emission measurement procedures in TEM waveguides . 37
A.5.1 EUT types. 37
A.5.2 EUT arrangement . 37
A.6 Test report . 38
A.7 Figures for Annex A . 39
Annex B (normative) Immunity testing in TEM waveguides . 44
B.1 Overview. 44
B.2 Test equipment . 44

B.2.1 General . 44
B.2.2 Description of the test facility . 44
B.3 Field uniformity area calibration . 45
B.4 Test levels . 45
B.5 Test set-up . 45
B.5.1 Arrangement of table-top equipment . 45
B.5.2 Arrangement of floor-standing equipment . 46
B.5.3 Arrangement of wiring . 46
B.6 Test procedures . 46
B.7 Test results and test report . 46
B.8 Figures for Annex B . 47
Annex C (normative) HEMP transient testing in TEM waveguides . 49
C.1 Overview. 49
C.2 Immunity tests . 49
C.2.1 General . 49
C.2.2 Radiated test facilities . 50
C.2.3 Frequency domain spectrum requirements . 51
C.3 Test equipment . 51
C.4 Test set-up . 52
C.5 Test procedure . 52
C.5.1 General . 52
C.5.2 Severity level and test exposures . 53
C.5.3 Test procedure . 53
C.5.4 Test execution . 54
C.5.5 Execution of the radiated immunity test . 54
C.6 Figure for Annex C . 55
Annex D (informative) TEM waveguide characterization . 56
D.1 Overview. 56
D.2 Distinction between wave impedance and characteristic impedance. 56
D.3 TEM wave . 57
D.3.1 General . 57
D.3.2 Free-space TEM mode . 57
D.3.3 Waveguides . 57
D.4 Wave propagation . 58
D.4.1 General . 58
D.4.2 Spherical propagation . 58
D.4.3 Plane wave propagation in free space . 58
D.4.4 Velocity of propagation . 58
D.5 Polarization . 58
D.6 Types of TEM waveguides . 59
D.6.1 General . 59
D.6.2 Open TEM waveguides (striplines, etc.) . 60
D.6.3 Closed TEM waveguides (TEM cells) . 60
D.7 Frequency limitations . 60
D.8 Figures for Annex D . 61
Annex E (informative) Calibration method for E-field probes in TEM waveguides . 69
E.1 Overview. 69
E.2 Probe calibration requirements . 69
E.2.1 General . 69

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E.2.2 Calibration frequency range . 69
E.2.3 Calibration volume . 70
E.2.4 Probe dimensions . 70
E.2.5 Perturbations of TEM waveguide fields due to the probe . 70
E.2.6 Frequency steps . 71
E.2.7 Field strength . 71
E.3 Requirements for calibration instrumentation . 71
E.3.1 Specifications of TEM waveguide . 71
E.3.2 Harmonics and spurious signals . 72
E.3.3 Probe fixture . 72
E.3.4 Measuring net power to a transmitting device using directional couplers . 72
E.4 E-field probe calibration . 73
E.4.1 Calibration methods . 73
E.4.2 Calibration procedure using a two-port TEM waveguide . 73
E.4.3 Calibration procedure using one-port TEM waveguide . 74
E.5 Figures for Annex E . 77
Annex F (informative) Instrumentation uncertainty of emission measurement results . 79
F.1 Radiated disturbance measurements using a TEM waveguide . 79
F.1.1 Measurand for radiated disturbance measurements using a TEM
waveguide . 79
F.1.2 Symbols of input quantities common to all disturbance measurements . 79
F.1.3 Symbols of input quantities specific to TEM waveguide measurements . 79
F.2 Input quantities to be considered for radiated disturbance measurements
using a TEM waveguide . 79
F.3 Uncertainty budget and rationale for the input quantities for radiated
disturbance measurements using a TEM waveguide . 80
F.3.1 Uncertainty budget for radiated disturbance measurements using a TEM

waveguide . 80
F.3.2 Rationale for the estimates of input quantities for radiated disturbance
measurements using a TEM waveguide . 81
F.4 Figures for Annex F . 87
Annex G (informative) Measurement uncertainty of immunity testing due to test
instrumentation . 89
G.1 General symbols . 89
G.2 Symbol and definition of the measurand . 89
G.3 Symbols for input quantities . 89
G.4 Example: Uncertainty budget for immunity test . 89
G.5 Rationale for the estimates of input quantities . 90
Annex H (informative) Correlation of emission and immunity limits between EMC test
facilities . 93
H.1 Overview. 93
H.2 Dipole in free space (representing FAR set-up) . 93
H.3 Dipole in half space (representing OATS or SAC set-up). 95
H.4 Dipole in a TEM-mode transmission line . 96
H.5 Dipole in a reverberation chamber . 97
H.6 Correlation . 98
H.7 Example of emission limits . 99
H.8 Figures for Annex H . 100
Annex I (informative) TEM waveguide transient characterization . 103
I.1 Overview. 103

I.2 Test equipment . 103
I.3 Test set-up . 103
I.4 TEM waveguide characterization by correlation . 104
I.5 Quantification of the Pcc . 105
I.6 Performable transient test signals . 105
I.7 Figures for Annex I . 106
Bibliography . 108

Figure 1 – Flowchart of TEM mode and field uniformity verification procedure with the
“constant forward power” method (see 5.2.2.4.1) . 24
Figure 2 – Flowchart of TEM mode and field uniformity verification procedure with the

“constant field strength” method (see 5.2.2.4.2) . 25
Figure A.1 – Routing the exit cable to the corner at the ortho-angle and the lower edge
of the test volume in a TEM waveguide (see A.5.2) . 39
Figure A.2 – Basic ortho-axis EUT positioner or manipulator (see 3.1.13, A.4.2,
A.5.1.2, A.5.2) . 40
Figure A.3 – Die pattern and axis alignment for an EUT [26] (see A.3.2.3.2) . 41
Figure A.4 – Non-redundant twelve-face and axis orientations for a typical EUT [26]
(see A.3.2.3.2) . 42
Figure A.5 – Open-area test site (OATS) emission measurements geometry (see
A.3.2.4) . 43
Figure B.1 – Example of test set-up for single-polarization TEM waveguide
(see Clause B.5) . 47
Figure B.2 – Uniform area calibration points in a TEM waveguide (see Clause B.3) . 48
Figure C.1 – Pulse waveform frequency domain spectral magnitude between 100 kHz

and 300 MHz (see C.2.1) . 55
Figure D.1 – Simple waveguide (no TEM mode) (see D.3.3) . 61
Figure D.2 – Example of waveguides supporting TEM-mode propagation (see D.3.3) . 61
Figure D.3 – E-field polarization vector (see Clause D.5) . 61
Figure D.4 – Simple transmission line model for TEM mode propagation (see D.6.1) . 62
Figure D.5 – One- and two-port TEM waveguide concepts (see D.6.1) . 62
Figure D.6 – Operation of four-port TEM waveguides (see D.6.1) . 62
Figure D.7 – Two-port TEM cell (symmetric septum) (see D.6.1 and D.6.3) . 63
Figure D.8 – One-port TEM cell (asymmetric septum) (see D.6.1 and D.6.3) . 64
Figure D.9 – Stripline (two plates) (see D.6.1 and D.6.2) . 66
Figure D.10 – Stripline (four plates, balanced feed) (see D.6.1) . 67
Figure D.11 – Four-port TEM waveguide (symmetric parallel septa) (see D.6.1 and
D.6.3) . 68
Figure E.1 – Example of test points for calibration volume validation (see E.2.3) . 77
Figure E.2 – Set-up for validation of probe perturbation (see E.2.5) . 77
Figure E.3 – Set-up for measuring net power to a transmitting device (not to scale)
(see E.3.4) . 77
Figure E.4 – Example set-up for E-field probe calibration with two-port TEM waveguide

(see E.4.2) . 78
Figure E.5 – Example set-up for E-field probe calibration with one-port TEM waveguide
and alternative method (see E.4.3.2) . 78
Figure E.6 – Equivalent circuit of monopole antenna and measuring apparatus (see
E.4.3.3) . 78

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Figure F.1 – Deviation of the QP detector level indication from the signal level at
receiver input for two cases, a sine-wave signal and an impulsive signal with a pulse
repetition frequency of 100 Hz . 87
Figure F.2 – Deviation of the peak detector level indication from the signal level at
receiver input for two cases, a sine-wave signal and an impulsive signal with a pulse
repetition frequency of 100 Hz . 88
Figure H.1 – Representation of a short centre-fed dipole and a more general source

representing an EUT (see Clause H.2) . 100
Figure H.2 – Vertical source and receiving dipoles located over a perfectly-conducting
ground plane of infinite extent (see Clause H.3) . 100
Figure H.3 – Two types of TEM cells with a vertically polarized dipole source and the
source to receive port geometry defined (see Clause H.4) . 101
Figure H.4 – Reverberation chamber with a source dipole, a stirrer to randomize the

fields, and a general receive antenna (see Clause H.5) . 101
Figure H.5 – TEM waveguide Class A and Class B emission limits correlated from
CISPR 32 [68] (see Clause H.7) . 102
Figure I.1 – Test set-up . 106
Figure I.2 – Signal windowing . 107
Figure I.3 – Example of a heatmap – Pcc for a test point in the uniform area . 107

Table 1 – Values k for expanded uncertainty with normal distribution . 18
Table B.1 – Uniform area calibration points . 45
Table B.2 – Test levels . 45
Table C.1 – Radiated immunity test levels defined for this document . 50
Table E.1 – Calibration frequencies . 71
Table E.2 – Calibration field strength level . 71
Table F.1 – Uncertainty budget for radiated disturbance measurement results using a
TEM waveguide from 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz (example) . 80
Table F.2 – Uncertainty budget for radiated disturbance measurement results using a

TEM waveguide from 1 GHz to 6 GHz (example) . 81
Table F.3 – Values of S for 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz . 83
lim
Table F.4 – Values of S for 1 GHz to 6 GHz . 84
lim
Table G.1 – Example uncertainty budget of the immunity test level . 90
Table H.1 – Summary of the emission correlation parameters . 99

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International Standard IEC 61000-4-20 has been prepared by subcommittee 77B: High
frequency phenomena, of IEC technical committee 77: Electromagnetic compatibility, in
cooperation with CISPR (International Special Committee on Radio Interference)
subcommittee A: Radio-interference measurements and statistical methods.
It forms Part 4-20 of IEC 61000. It has the status of a basic EMC publication in accordance with
IEC Guide 107.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) provide information on the testing of large EUTs (including cables);

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b) apply the work on measurement uncertainties by adapting the work completed in CISPR and
TC 77 (for emissions and immunity);
c) update the validation procedure for the test volume regarding field uniformity and TEM mode
verification;
d) provide information concerning two-port and four-port TEM waveguides;
e) add a new informative annex (Annex I) dealing with transient TEM waveguide
characterization; and
f) add information dealing with dielectric test stands for EUTs.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
77B/853/FDIS 77B/855/RVD
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 61000 is published in separate parts according to the following structure:
Part 1: General
General considerations (introduction, fundamental principles)
Definitions, terminology
Part 2: Environment
Description of the environment
Classification of the environment
Compatibility levels
Part 3: Limits
Emission limits
Immunity limits (in so far as they do not fall under the responsibility of the product
committees)
Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques
Measurement techniques
Testing techniques
Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines
Installation guidelines
Mitigation methods and devices
Part 6: Generic standards
Part 9: Miscellaneous
Each part is further subdivided into several parts, published either as International Standards,
Technical Specifications or Technical Reports, some of which have already been published as
sections. Others are and will be published with the part number followed by a dash and a second
number identifying the subdivision (example: IEC 61000-6-1).
This part is an International Standard which gives emission, immunity and HEMP and IEMI
transient testing requirements.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) –

Part 4-20: Testing and measurement techniques –
Emission and immunity testing in transverse
electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61000 focuses on emission and immunity test methods for electrical and
electronic equipment using various types of transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides.
These types include open structures (for example striplines and electromagnetic pulse
simulators) and closed structures (for example TEM cells). These structures can be further
classified as one-port, two-port, or multi-port TEM waveguides. The frequency range depends
on the specific testing requirements and the specific TEM waveguide type.
The object of this document is to describe
– TEM waveguide characteristics, including typical frequency ranges and equipment-under-
test (EUT) size limitations;
– TEM waveguide validation methods for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests;
– the EUT (i.e. EUT cabinet and cabling) definition;
– test set-ups, procedures, and requirements for radiated emission measurements in TEM
waveguides; and
– test set-ups, procedures, and requirements for radiated immunity testing in TEM
waveguides.
NOTE Test methods are defined in this document to measure the effects of electromagnetic radiation on equipment
and the electromagnetic emissions from the equipment concerned. The simulation and measurement of
electromagnetic radiation is not adequately exact for the quantitative determination of effects for all end-use
installations. The test methods defined are structured for a primary objective of establishing adequate reproducibility
of results at various test facilities for qualitative analysis of effects.
This document does not intend to specify the tests to be applied to any particular apparatus or
system(s). The main intention of this document is to provide a general basic reference for all
interested product committees of the IEC. For radiated emission measurements, product
committees select emission limits and measurement methods in consultation with CISPR
standards. For radiated immunity testing, product committees remain responsible for the
appropriate choice of immunity tests and immunity test limits to be applied to equipment within
their scope. This document describes test methods that are separate from those of
IEC 61000‑4‑3 [34].
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Numbers in square brackets refer to the Bibliography.
These other distinct test methods may be used when so specified by product committees, in consultation with CISPR
and TC 77.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-161, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Part 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility
CISPR 16-1-1, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Measuring
apparatus
CISPR 16-1-4, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods – Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus – Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-161and the
following apply.
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3.1.1
anechoic material
material that exhibits the property of absorbing, or otherwise reducing, the level of
electromagnetic energy reflected from that material
3.1.2
broadband transmission-line termination
termination which combines a low-frequency discrete-component load, to match the
characteristic impedance of the TEM waveguides (typically 50 Ω), and a volume of high-
frequency anechoic material
3.1.3
characteristic impedance
for any constant phase wave-front, magnitude of the ratio of the voltage between the inner
conductor and the outer conductor to the current on either conductor and which is independent
of the voltage/current magnitudes and depends only on the cross-sectional geometry of the
transmission line
Note 1 to entry: TEM waveguides are typically designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50 Ω. TEM
waveguides with a characteristic impedance of 100 Ω are often used for transient testing.
3.1.4
correlation algorithm
mathematical routine for converting TEM waveguide voltage measurements to open-area test
sites (OATS), semi-anechoic chamber (SAC), or f
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