RMCEMC September 21, 2010

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Site Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio (SVSWR) Measurement

Peter Berquist
Emissions Test Consulting

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010

Location: 

Front Range Community College, Room L200 (see map), 3645 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, CO. Directions maybe found at: http://www.frontrange.edu/FRCCTemplates/FRCC7.aspx?id=109.

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Time: 6:30 PM - Social time and food, 7:00 to 8:30 PM - Presentation

Abstract: This presentation is an introduction to the Site Voltage Standing-wave Ratio measurements.  The international regulations requirements for test sites for emission measurement above 1 GHz are define and discussed.   The technical rational behind the SVSWR is explored, allowing the attendee to have a good understanding of this simple measure. A review of the procedural steps of SVSWR is presented. Many of the pitfalls of the measurement are presented as well as the precautions necessary for success.  The potential sources of reflections and failure are detailed.  The sources of measurement uncertainty are investigated. 

Bio:  

Peter Berquist is the owner and president of Emissions Test Consulting, a consulting firm that provides services to electromagnetic compatibility testing laboratories.  He brings over thirty years of experience in the field of EMC testing to resolve difficult measurement problems. He is well versed in most aspects of EMC testing, such as, measurement uncertainty, quality systems, product regulations, software and software architecture, site validation (NSA and SVSWR). Prior to his current position, he worked for the Intel Corporation as a Senior EMC Engineer.   Before Intel he worked for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies companies.  He has received assessor training from NVLAP for technical laboratory assessments. After retiring from Intel in 2008 and starting Emissions Test Consulting, he now lives in Loveland Colorado.

 

 

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