DTB EMI/EMC TESTING SERVICES

Electrical Test Facilities

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Electrical Testing Facilities

DTB offers some of the most unique test facilities in the world. Our EMI/EMC test facilities have been designed to handle a wide variety of EMI/EMC testing.

We feature six semi-anechoic chambers of various sizes, including our large, climate-controlled Three-Meter chamber, which can accommodate large test items and is used to perform testing activities in support of the FCC Declaration of Conformity and Certification for the specifications listed on our A2LA Scope of Accreditation (Cert. No. 0767.02). In addition to those facilities, we have a GTEM chamber, a reverberation chamber, and a shielded screen chamber that can be configured for different power or frequency ranges.

We also have a standalone TEMPEST test facility, which is separate from our main test lab, to offer our customers and their programs the additional privacy that this type of testing can necessitate.

Three-Meter Chamber
GTEM Chamber
Reverberation Chamber
Shielded Solid Chambers

Our Three-Meter chamber can accommodate large test items and is used to perform testing activities in support of the FCC Declaration of Conformity and Certification for the specifications listed on our A2LA Scope of Accreditation (Cert. No. 0767.02).

Climate-controlled site, covered with a 48 ft. (L) x 24 ft. (W) by 20 ft. (H) RF transparent fiberglass structure that allows for testing in all weather conditions
Designed for final radiated emissions measurements, as well as MIL-STD-461-type measurements
Three-Meter chamber dimensions:
- Internal working space – 8.5 m (L) x 5.1 m (W) x 5.5 m (H)
- Shielding surface size – 9 m (L) x 6 m (W) x 5.95 m (H)
- External size, including ground plane and support steel – 9.6 m (L) x 6.6 m (W) x 6.85 m (H)
Fully lined with a hybrid absorber system on all walls and the ceiling, consisting of TDK RF Solutions Model IB-015 ferrite tile and Model IP-045C foam RF absorber
Flush-mounted turntable, manufactured by Sunol Sciences, Inc., with the chamber ground plane 2 m in diameter and rated for 2,200 lbs.
Non-metallic, remotely-controlled antenna mast, manufactured by Sunol Sciences, Inc., capable of accurately positioning the receiving antenna from 1-4 m in elevation and in vertical and horizontal polarizations
EMI-filtered electrical power with line impedance stabilization networks (LISNs) placed on top of and bonded to the ground plane when performing conducted emissions on floor standing equipment

*The performance of the chamber was determined using an accredited external provider.

This chamber allows for high speed testing to commercial radiated emissions and immunity standards in an EMI-free ambient environment. The chamber is also used by several automotive standards.

1.75 m septum height
26 ft. (L) x 13 ft. (W) x 11 ft. (H) overall chamber size
Large access door is 1 m (W) x 1.3 m (H) to permit work on the test item
Small access door is located near the tip of the cell
Maximum test item size is 1.5 m (L) x 1.5 m (W) x 1.32 m (H)
Uniform field area (±3 dB) is 1.15 m (L) x 1.15 m (W) x 0.6 m (H)
Non-conductive remote-controlled manipulator for positioning the test item in the required three axis
Maximum RF power is 1 kW
Radiated immunity field strength in excess of 200 V/m
Frequency range of DC-20 GHz
Radiated emissions from 30 MHz-6 GHz, correlated to OATS at 3 m

This chamber is used for mode-tuned testing for automotive, military, and commercial aircraft, as well as shielding effectiveness testing.

Reverberation:

Validated, per EN 61000-4-21, for mode-tuned testing
Large Z-fold tuner, per EN 61000-4-21
Computer-controlled
7 ft. x 4 ft. personnel door

Power:

DC, 0-600 V, up to 500 Amp
AC, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase, up to 200 Amp
115 VAC, 400 Hz, 3-phase, up to 150 Amp
Variable frequency and voltage from solid state programmable AC power sources:
- 16-819 Hz, 0-400 V, 1-phase, up to 375 Amp
- 16-819 Hz, 0-400 V, 3-phase, up to 125 Amp/phase
- 47-500 Hz, 0-120 V, up to 175 Amp/phase

These chambers are used to keep electromagnetic energy from the outside world out and to prevent testing energy from interfering with outside electronics and personnel.

Screen Chamber:

20 ft. x 20 ft. x 10 ft. (H)
7 ft. x 3 ft. personnel door and 9 ft. (W) x 10 ft. (H) large equipment door

Power:

DC, 0-600 V, up to 500 Amp
AC, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase, up to 200 Amp
115 VAC, 400 Hz, 3-phase, up to 150 Amp
Variable frequency and voltage from solid state programmable AC power sources:

16-819 Hz, 0-400 V, 1-phase, up to 375 Amp
16-819 Hz, 0-400 V, 3-phase, up to 125 Amp/phase
47-500 Hz, 0-120 V, up to 175 Amp/phase

TEMPEST Chamber:

20 ft. x 16 ft. x 10 ft. (H)
7 ft. x 3 ft. personnel door and 9 ft. (W) x 10 ft. (H) large equipment door
12 ft. x 8 ft. x 8 ft. (H) shielded ancillary enclosure
Ancillary chamber has DC, 60 Hz, and 400 Hz power available