Abstract
We demonstrate an electromagnetic (EM) cell that can generate uniform electric field with three dimensional (3D) polarization dynamic control for the EM compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI) testing. 3D orthogonal slotline structures are designed and utilized to build the walls of the EM cell. By feeding the slotlines in phase and terminating them with matching loads, the uniform electric field similar to a standing wave is produced by two slotline modes propagating in opposite directions inside the cell. Microwave switches are integrated into the slotlines so that we can choose the operating slotline dynamically and change its orientation in a 3D manner by adjusting the ON/OFF state of the appropriate switches. As a result, the polarization of the EM field generated by the operating slotline will be changed orthogonally in 3D. Both simulation and experiment show that a polarization controllable uniform electric field can be achieved in the center region of the EM cell from DC frequency to its first EM resonance frequency, enabling EMC/EMI testing more flexibly without rotating the device under test. © 2013 IEEE.
Recommended Citation
B. Zhu et al., "Three Dimensional Polarization Controllable Electromagnetic Cell," IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, pp. 339 - 342, article no. 6670434, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Dec 2013.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/ISEMC.2013.6670434
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-147990408-2
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
2158-1118; 1077-4076
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Dec 2013
