IEC 62153-4-7:2021/AMD1:2025
(Amendment)Amendment 1 - Metallic cables and other passive components test methods - Part 4-7: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Test method for measuring of transfer impedance ZT and screening attenuation aS or coupling attenuation aC of connectors and assemblies - Triaxial tube in tube method
Amendment 1 - Metallic cables and other passive components test methods - Part 4-7: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Test method for measuring of transfer impedance Z<sub>T</sub> and screening attenuation a<sub>S</sub> or coupling attenuation a<sub>C</sub> of connectors and assemblies - Triaxial tube in tube method
Amendement 1 - Méthodes d’essai des câbles métalliques et autres composants passifs - Partie 4-7: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Méthode d’essai pour mesurer l’impédance de transfert, Z<sub>T</sub>, et l’affaiblissement d’écrantage, a<sub>S</sub>,ou l’affaiblissement de couplage, a<sub>C</sub>, des connecteurs et des cordons - Méthode triaxiale en tubes concentriques
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IEC 62153-4-7 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDMENT 1
Metallic cables and other passive components test methods -
Part 4-7: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Test method for measuring of
transfer impedance ZT and screening attenuation aS or coupling attenuation aC of
connectors and assemblies - Triaxial tube in tube method
ICS 33.100.10; 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-0815-6
IEC 62153-4-7:2021-07/AMD1:2025-11(en)
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Test method for measuring of transfer impedance Z and screening
T
attenuation a or coupling attenuation a of connectors and assemblies -
S C
Triaxial tube in tube method
AMENDMENT 1
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Amendment 1 to IEC 62153-4-7:2021 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 46:
Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and
accessories.
The text of this Amendment is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
46/1061/FDIS 46/1070/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this Amendment is English.
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INTRODUCTION to Amendment
The goal of this amendment is:
– to extend coupling attenuation measurements to unscreened connectors and cable
assemblies
– to extend coupling attenuation measurements of connectors and cable assemblies to low
frequencies by introducing the LFCA
– to extend 10.5, expression of results by a conversion formula between scattering parameter
and coupling attenuation
– to introduce the application of a 20 dB/dec envelope curve for coupling attenuation
– to introduce the effect and the mitigation techniques of higher order modes when doing high
frequency measurements beyond the higher order mode cutoff-frequency of the triaxial outer
system
2 Normative references
Replace IEC 62153-4-9:2018 with the following:
IEC 62153-4-9:2018, Metallic communication cable test methods - Part 4 - 9: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Coupling attenuation of screened balanced cables, triaxial method
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD2:2024
Replace IEC 62153-4-15:2015 with the following:
IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Metallic cables and other passive components test methods - Part 4-15:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) related test method for measuring transfer impedance and
screening attenuation or coupling attenuation with triaxial cell
IEC 62153-4-15:2021/AMD1:2024
10.5 Evaluation of test results when using a multiport VNA
Replace the note with the following:
NOTE The voltage ratio U /U corresponds not directly to the invers of the mixed mode S-parameters S
diff 2max sd21
and S , respectively according to the conventions shown in Annex F since square roots of power waves are used
ds21
for the determination.
The application of S or S instead of U /U for the evaluation of coupling attenuation according to Formula
sd21 ds21 diff 2max
(25) leads to wrong results. In Annex K Formula (25) is rearranged and expressed by a mixed mode scattering
parameter.
Annex E
E.2 Test set-up
Replace, in the second paragraph, “IEC 62153-4-15:2015, Annex F”, with
“IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Annex F”.
Add, after Annex H, the following new Annexes I, J, K, and L:
Annex I
(normative)
Coupling attenuation of unscreened single or multiple pairs
I.1 General
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020, Annex D, describes the measurement of the coupling
attenuation of unscreened single or multiple balanced pairs within balanced cables with a test
set-up as depicted in Figure I.1.
Figure I.1 – Coupling attenuation of unscreened balanced pairs/cables
The triaxial test-set-up of screened coaxial or balanced cables under test (CUT) forms a short
circuit between the screen of the CUT and the outer tube at the near end. In case of unscreened
balanced cables, a short to the outer tube is not possible. Here the inner system is formed by
the CUT driven in differential mode and the outer system is formed by the tube and the common
mode of the CUT.
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020, Annex D, describes the following measurements for
unscreened pairs:
– near-end coupling attenuation of a single unscreened balanced pair;
– far end screening attenuation and coupling attenuation of single unscreened balanced pairs;
– screening- and coupling attenuation measurement of multiple unscreened balanced pairs
The measurement principles for unscreened balanced pairs/cables can also be applied to
connectors and cable assemblies.
This annex describes the specific procedures for measuring coupling attenuation of connectors
or cable assemblies applying unscreened single or multiple balanced pairs.
I.2 Coupling attenuation of unscreened connector
The measurement of the coupling attenuation of an unscreened connector is shown in
Figure I.2. The signal feeding section can be realised by two coaxial feeding cables of the same
electrical length because of the needed symmetry. The feeding cables are located in a tube in
tube section. This provides additional shielding and ensures that no coupling is introduced by
the feeder cables. The test adapter provides an interface to the connector under test (DUT).
Figure I.2 – Coupling attenuation of an unscreened connector
The connector under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω. This generates
a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The generators
show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
I.3 Coupling attenuation of unscreened cable assembly
If the length of the cable assembly under test (DUT) fits into the triaxial test setup a test
arrangement according to Figure I.3 should be applied. Test adapters shall intermate with the
interfaces of the DUT.
Figure I.3 – Coupling attenuation of unscreened cable assembly
The cable assembly under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω. This
generates a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The
generators show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
I.4 Coupling attenuation of long unscreened cable assembly
If a cable assembly is longer than the triaxial test setup it shall be cut on one end so that the
residual length of the assembly fit into the test setup. The loose end of the assembly shall be
connected to the feeding adapter by an appropriate connection method like clamping or
soldering. The connector side shall be connected to the intermateable test adapter on the far
end side at the receiver as depicted in Figure I.4.
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IEC 62153-4-7 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-11
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDEMENT 1
Méthodes d’essai des câbles métalliques et autres composants passifs -
Partie 4-7: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Méthode d’essai pour
mesurer l’impédance de transfert, ZT, et l’affaiblissement d’écrantage, aS, ou
l’affaiblissement de couplage, aC, des connecteurs et des cordons - Méthode
triaxiale en tubes concentriques
ICS 33.100.10; 33.120.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-0815-6
IEC 62153-4-7:2021-07/AMD1:2025-11(fr)
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Partie 4-7: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) -
Méthode d’essai pour mesurer l’impédance de transfert, Z , et
T
l’affaiblissement d’écrantage, a ou l’affaiblissement de couplage, a , des
S C
connecteurs et des cordons - Méthode triaxiale en tubes concentriques
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L’Amendement 1 à l’IEC 62153-4-7:2021 a été établi par le comité d’études 46 de l’IEC: Câbles,
fils, guides d’ondes, connecteurs, composants passifs pour micro-onde et accessoires.
Le texte de cet Amendement est issu des documents suivants:
Projet Rapport de vote
46/1061/FDIS 46/1070/RVD
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abouti à son approbation.
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– supprimé, ou
– révisé.
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INTRODUCTION à l’Amendement
Le présent Amendement a pour objet de:
– étendre les mesures d’affaiblissement de couplage aux connecteurs non écrantés et aux
cordons;
– étendre les mesures d’affaiblissement de couplage des connecteurs et des cordons aux
basses fréquences en introduisant le concept d’affaiblissement de couplage basse
fréquence (LFCA);
– étendre la formule de 10.5, en exprimant les résultats par une formule de conversion qui
établisse un lien entre paramètre de diffusion et affaiblissement de couplage;
– introduire l’application d’une courbe d’enveloppe de 20 dB/décade pour l’affaiblissement de
couplage;
– introduire l’effet et les techniques d’atténuation des modes d’ordre supérieur, lors de
mesures à haute fréquence au-delà de la fréquence de coupure des modes d’ordre
supérieur du système externe triaxial.
2 Références normatives
Remplacer l’IEC 62153-4-9:2018 par ce qui suit:
IEC 62153-4-9:2018, Méthodes d’essais des câbles métalliques de communication - Partie 4-9:
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Affaiblissement de couplage des câbles symétriques
écrantés, méthode triaxiale
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD2:2024
Remplacer l’IEC 62153-4-15:2015 par ce qui suit:
IEC 62153-4-15:2021,Méthodes d’essais des câbles métalliques et autres composants passifs -
Partie 4-15: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Méthode d’essai pour le mesurage de
l’impédance de transfert et de l’affaiblissement d’écran ou de l’affaiblissement de couplage
avec cellule triaxiale
IEC 62153-4-15:2021/AMD1:2024
10.5 Interprétation des résultats d’essai à l’aide d’un VNA à plusieurs ports
Remplacer la note par le texte suivant:
NOTE Le rapport de tension U /U ne correspond pas directement à l’inverse des paramètres S du mode mixte,
diff 2max
S et S , conformément aux conventions respectives représentées à l’Annexe F, étant donné que la
sd21 ds21
détermination repose sur les racines carrées des ondes de puissance.
L’application de S ou de S à la place de U /U , pour l’évaluation de l’affaiblissement de couplage
sd21 ds21 diff 2max
conformément à la Formule (25), entraîne des résultats erronés. La Formule (25) à l’Annexe K est modifiée et intègre
un paramètre de diffusion en mode mixte.
Annexe E
E.2 Montage d’essai
Remplacer, au deuxième paragraphe, "IEC 62153-4-15:2015, Annexe F" par
"IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Annexe F".
Ajouter, après l’Annexe H, les nouvelles Annexes I, J, K et L suivantes:
Annexe I
(normative)
Affaiblissement de couplage d’une ou plusieurs paires non écrantées
I.1 Généralités
L’Annexe D de l’IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020 décrit la mesure de l’affaiblissement de
couplage d’une ou plusieurs paires symétriques non écrantées au sein de câbles symétriques,
avec un montage d’essai tel que représenté à la Figure I.1.
Figure I.1 – Affaiblissement de couplage des paires/câbles symétriques non écrantés
Le montage d’essai triaxial des câbles coaxiaux ou symétriques écrantés soumis à essai
(CaUT, Cable Under Test) forme un court-circuit entre l’écran du CaUT et le tube externe à
l’extrémité proche. Dans le cas de câbles symétriques non écrantés, un court-circuit vers le
tube externe n’est pas possible. Ici, le système interne est formé par le CaUT commandé en
mode différentiel et le système externe est formé par le tube et le mode commun du CaUT.
L’Annexe D de l’IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020 décrit les mesures suivantes pour des paires
non écrantées:
– affaiblissement de couplage à l’extrémité proche d’une seule paire symétrique non écrantée;
– affaiblissement d’écrantage et affaiblissement de couplage à l’extrémité éloignée d’une
seule paire symétrique non écrantée;
– mesure de l’affaiblissement d’écrantage et de l’affaiblissement de couplage de plusieurs
paires symétriques non écrantées.
Les principes de mesure pour les paires/câbles symétriques non écrantés peuvent également
être appliqués aux connecteurs et aux cordons.
La présente annexe décrit les procédures spécifiques pour mesurer l’affaiblissement de
couplage de connecteurs ou de cordons comportant une ou plusieurs paires symétriques non
écrantées.
I.2 Affaiblissement de couplage d’un connecteur non écranté
La mesure de l’affaiblissement de couplage d’un connecteur non écranté est représentée à la
Figure I.2. En raison de la nécessité d’assurer la symétrie, la section fournissant le signal peut
être réalisée au moyen de deux câbles d’alimentation coaxiaux de même longueur électrique.
Les câbles d’alimentation sont situés dans un tube, lui-même enfermé dans une section de
tube. Cela fournit un blindage supplémentaire et assure qu’il ne résulte aucun couplage dû aux
câbles d’alimentation. L’adaptateur d’essai fournit une interface avec le connecteur soumis à
essai (DUT).
Figure I.2 – Affaiblissement de couplage d’un connecteur non écranté
Le connecteur soumis à essai est raccordé à une charge symétrique de deux fois 50 Ω. Cela
génère une impédance différentielle de 100 Ω et une impédance en mode commun de 25 Ω.
Les générateurs présentent un déphasage de 180°, fournissant un signal différentiel au DUT.
I.3 Affaiblissement de couplage d’un cordon non écranté
Si la longueur du cordon soumis à essai (DUT) peut s’insérer dans le montage d’essai triaxial,
il convient d’appliquer un montage d’essai conforme à la Figure I.3. Les adaptateurs d’essai
doivent s’accoupler avec les interfaces du DUT.
Figure I.3 – Affaiblissement de couplage d’un cordon non écranté
Le cordon soumis à essai est raccordé à une charge symétrique de deux fois 50 Ω. Cela génère
une impédance différentielle de 100 Ω et une impédance en mode commun de 25 Ω. Les
générateurs présentent un déphasage de 180°, fournissant un signal différentiel au DUT.
I.4 Affaiblissement de couplage d’un long cordon non écranté
Si un cordon est plus long que le montage d’essai triaxial, il doit être coupé à une extrémité de
sorte que la longueur résiduelle du cordon s’insère dans le montage d’essai. L’extrémité libre
du cordon doit être reliée à l’adaptateur d’alimentation par une méthode de connexion
appropriée, telle que la fixation par pince ou le brasage. Le côté connecteur doit être raccordé
à l’adaptateur d’essai accouplable du côté de l’extrémité distante, au niveau du récepteur,
comme représenté à la Figure I.4.
Figure I.4 – Affaiblissement de couplage d’un long cordon non écranté
La longueur résiduelle du cordon soumis à essai est raccordée à une charge symétrique de
deux fois 50 Ω. Cela génère une impédance différentielle d
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IEC 62153-4-7 ®
Edition 3.0 2025-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Metallic cables and other passive components test methods -
Part 4-7: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Test method for measuring of
transfer impedance ZT and screening attenuation aS or coupling attenuation aC of
connectors and assemblies - Triaxial tube in tube method
Méthodes d’essai des câbles métalliques et autres composants passifs -
Partie 4-7: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Méthode d’essai pour
mesurer l’impédance de transfert, ZT, et l’affaiblissement d’écrantage, aS, ou
l’affaiblissement de couplage, aC, des connecteurs et des cordons - Méthode
triaxiale en tubes concentriques
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Amendment 1 to IEC 62153-4-7:2021 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 46:
Cables, wires, waveguides, RF connectors, RF and microwave passive components and
accessories.
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Draft Report on voting
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INTRODUCTION to Amendment
The goal of this amendment is:
– to extend coupling attenuation measurements to unscreened connectors and cable
assemblies
– to extend coupling attenuation measurements of connectors and cable assemblies to low
frequencies by introducing the LFCA
– to extend 10.5, expression of results by a conversion formula between scattering parameter
and coupling attenuation
– to introduce the application of a 20 dB/dec envelope curve for coupling attenuation
– to introduce the effect and the mitigation techniques of higher order modes when doing high
frequency measurements beyond the higher order mode cutoff-frequency of the triaxial outer
system
2 Normative references
Replace IEC 62153-4-9:2018 with the following:
IEC 62153-4-9:2018, Metallic communication cable test methods - Part 4 - 9: Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) - Coupling attenuation of screened balanced cables, triaxial method
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD2:2024
Replace IEC 62153-4-15:2015 with the following:
IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Metallic cables and other passive components test methods - Part 4-15:
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) related test method for measuring transfer impedance and
screening attenuation or coupling attenuation with triaxial cell
IEC 62153-4-15:2021/AMD1:2024
10.5 Evaluation of test results when using a multiport VNA
Replace the note with the following:
NOTE The voltage ratio U /U corresponds not directly to the invers of the mixed mode S-parameters S
diff 2max sd21
and S , respectively according to the conventions shown in Annex F since square roots of power waves are used
ds21
for the determination.
The application of S or S instead of U /U for the evaluation of coupling attenuation according to Formula
sd21 ds21 diff 2max
(25) leads to wrong results. In Annex K Formula (25) is rearranged and expressed by a mixed mode scattering
parameter.
Annex E
E.2 Test set-up
Replace, in the second paragraph, “IEC 62153-4-15:2015, Annex F”, with
“IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Annex F”.
Add, after Annex H, the following new Annexes I, J, K, and L:
Annex I
(normative)
Coupling attenuation of unscreened single or multiple pairs
I.1 General
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020, Annex D, describes the measurement of the coupling
attenuation of unscreened single or multiple balanced pairs within balanced cables with a test
set-up as depicted in Figure I.1.
Figure I.1 – Coupling attenuation of unscreened balanced pairs/cables
The triaxial test-set-up of screened coaxial or balanced cables under test (CUT) forms a short
circuit between the screen of the CUT and the outer tube at the near end. In case of unscreened
balanced cables, a short to the outer tube is not possible. Here the inner system is formed by
the CUT driven in differential mode and the outer system is formed by the tube and the common
mode of the CUT.
IEC 62153-4-9:2018/AMD1:2020, Annex D, describes the following measurements for
unscreened pairs:
– near-end coupling attenuation of a single unscreened balanced pair;
– far end screening attenuation and coupling attenuation of single unscreened balanced pairs;
– screening- and coupling attenuation measurement of multiple unscreened balanced pairs
The measurement principles for unscreened balanced pairs/cables can also be applied to
connectors and cable assemblies.
This annex describes the specific procedures for measuring coupling attenuation of connectors
or cable assemblies applying unscreened single or multiple balanced pairs.
I.2 Coupling attenuation of unscreened connector
The measurement of the coupling attenuation of an unscreened connector is shown in
Figure I.2. The signal feeding section can be realised by two coaxial feeding cables of the same
electrical length because of the needed symmetry. The feeding cables are located in a tube in
tube section. This provides additional shielding and ensures that no coupling is introduced by
the feeder cables. The test adapter provides an interface to the connector under test (DUT).
Figure I.2 – Coupling attenuation of an unscreened connector
The connector under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω. This generates
a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The generators
show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
I.3 Coupling attenuation of unscreened cable assembly
If the length of the cable assembly under test (DUT) fits into the triaxial test setup a test
arrangement according to Figure I.3 should be applied. Test adapters shall intermate with the
interfaces of the DUT.
Figure I.3 – Coupling attenuation of unscreened cable assembly
The cable assembly under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω. This
generates a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The
generators show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
I.4 Coupling attenuation of long unscreened cable assembly
If a cable assembly is longer than the triaxial test setup it shall be cut on one end so that the
residual length of the assembly fit into the test setup. The loose end of the assembly shall be
connected to the feeding adapter by an appropriate connection method like clamping or
soldering. The connector side shall be connected to the intermateable test adapter on the far
end side at the receiver as depicted in Figure I.4.
Figure I.4 – Coupling attenuation of long unscreened cable assembly
The residual cable assembly under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω.
This generates a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The
generators show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
I.5 Alternative coupling attenuation test method for cable assembly
If the cable assembly under test has an intermateable connector pair, an alternative test method
can be applied. Cut the cable assembly in the middle, connect the connectorized ends together
and mount the connected test object into the test fixture as shown in Figure I.5.
Figure I.5 – Coupling attenuation of connected ends
The connected cable assembly under test is terminated with a balanced load of two times 50 Ω.
This results in a differential impedance of 100 Ω and a common mode impedance of 25 Ω. The
generators show a phase difference of 180° providing a differential signal to the DUT.
Annex J
(normative)
Low frequency coupling attenuation (LFCA)
J.1 General
Coupling attenuation is a screening effectiveness parameter of balanced cables and connectors
that combines the effect of reduction of interference by balance and screening attenuation. The
basic concept and the measurement of coupling attenuation a is described in 5.6 and
C
Clause 10. The evaluation of the coupling attenuation requires electrically long test devices.
This means that the frequency area is limited towards low frequencies by the cut-off frequency
which is a function of the coupling length and difference of propagation velocities of the inner
and outer circuit of the triaxial arrangement as shown in Formula (7). Typically, coupling
attenuation measurements are done from 30 MHz upwards.
The advent of new ethernet protocols such as 10 Mbit/s (IEEE 802.3cg-2019 [15]) and
100 M bit/s (IEEE 802.3bw-2015 [16]) requires a test procedure for the EMC related behaviour
of connectors and cable assemblies at lower frequencies starting from 100 kHz. IEC 62153-4-9
describes the measurement of the coupling attenuation at low frequencies (LFCA) on
symmetrical cables. The LFCA can also be measured analogously for connectors and cable
assemblies and is described in this annex.
J.2 Test procedure
The measurement set-up for LFCA is basically the same as the set-up for measuring the
coupling attenuation at higher frequencies. The basic test procedure is described in Clause 6.
It has been found that the results for LFCA of differential cables depend on the test length. To
get comparable test results between different test laboratories, respectively between different
test samples, the same test length shall be applied. A test length of 3 m has been defined as
an appropriate length.
J.3 Sample preparation
The basics of the sample preparation are described in Clause 7.
J.4 Set-up verification and measurement uncertainties
Optimally calibrated and phase-stabilized measuring devices (VNA, test leads and connecting
units) show a specific frequency-dependent course of a system-mode conversion.
This is at low frequencies between –80 dB and –70 dB and increases with increasing
frequencies about –60 dB to –40 dB. Depending on the phase position, this system-mode
conversion superimposes the mode conversion of the test object constructively or destructively.
The result of the measurement is thereby falsified and, in particular, very strong if the amount
of the mode conversion of the test object approaches or even undershoots the amount of the
system mode conversion.
All low frequency coupling attenuation (a ) measurements and measurements of high coupling
C,lf
attenuation values may be victims of such overlays. The system values shall therefore be
recorded and included in the measurement uncertainty analysis.
An estimation of the system mode conversion can be done by e.g. recording the reflected mode
conversion parameter S with a TP-connecting unit having an open loop.
cd11
Figure J.1 shows an example of the reflected mode conversion parameter S with a TP-
cd11
connecting unit having an open loop.
Figure J.1 – Example of reflected mode conversion S
cd11
J.5 Expression of the test results
The expression of results shall be done in accordance with Clause 10 and Annex K,
respectively.
Annex K
(normative)
Coupling attenuation expressed by mixed mode scattering
parameter and an envelope line
K.1 General
Coupling attenuation is often measured with a multiport network analyser with mixed mode
scattering parameters. In this case the formulae for the conversion from voltage ratio to the
coupling attenuation shall be rearranged.
An envelope curve shall be drawn for the coupling attenuation. This simplifies the comparison
of test results.
K.2 Coupling attenuation expressed by mixed mode scattering parameter
Formula (25) is rearranged and expressed by a mixed mode scattering parameter.
ZZ22Z
diff s s
aS=−+20log 10log +10log =−+20log S 10log
(K.1)
c 10 sd21 10 10 10 sd21 10
ZZ Z
0 diff 0
where
a is the coupling attenuation;
c
S is the forward transmission scattering parameter where the DUT is exited in
sd21
differential mode and the received power is measured in single ended mode;
Z is the differential mode impedance;
diff
Z is the normalised value of the characteristic impedance of the environment of the
s
cable; Z = 150 Ω;
s
Z is the system impedance; Z = 50 Ω.
0 0
K.3 Envelope line of coupling attenuation
The coupling attenuation is expressed by a value A of an envelope line. The value A shall be
deduced by drawing a curve derived from the following formula:
Af if 30MHz ≤ < 100MHz
E =
(K.2)
f
c
A− 20log
10
where
f is the frequency in MHz;
E is the envelop line of coupling attenuation in dB;
c
A is the starting value of the envelope in dB.
This curve shall be raised until the first peak of the measurement trace is intersected. The value
A (in dB) is read where the curve intersects the Y axis, see Figure K.1.
Figure K.1 – Example of coupling attenuation with envelope line
Annex L
(normative)
Measurement of screening attenuation at higher frequencies
L.1 General
The triaxial test system consists of the inner system (the device under test, DUT) and the outer
system formed by the screen of the DUT and the measuring tube. With the screen of a coaxial
cable as DUT, the outer system can be considered as coaxial system, see Figure L.1.
Figure L.1 – Basic triaxial test procedure
The triaxial test procedure uses the principle of transverse electromagnetic wave propagation
(TEM waves). At higher frequencies above the cut-off frequencies, the outer system of the
measuring tube becomes a coaxial waveguide where higher modes can propagate together with
TEM waves and influence the measurement.
Measurements of screening attenuation above the cut-off frequencies are equivocal.
L.2 Cut-off frequencies of higher order modes (HOM)
The cut-off wavelength λ for the H11-wave (TE11-wave) of a coaxial wave guide is
cH11
approximately given by:
π
λ ≈+Dd ε (L.1)
( )
cH11 r2
and with f which is c/ʎ , the cut-off frequency f for the H11-wave of a coaxial wave guide
c c cH11
becomes:
c
f ≈
cH11
Dd+ (L.2)
π ε
r2
where
D is the inner diameter of the measuring tube, e.g. 40 mm;
d is the diameter over screen of the DUT;
ε the dielectric constant (of the outer system);
r2
c velocity of light in free space.
For a measuring tube with an inner diameter of 40 mm and an RG 058 as DUT with about
3,15 mm diameter over the screen and a dielectric constant ε of about 1,05 in the outer
r2
results to about 4,3 GHz.
system, the cut-off frequency f
cH11
For a measuring tube with an inner diameter of 40 mm and an RG 214 as DUT with about
8,25 mm diameter over the screen and a dielectric constant ε of about 1,05 in the outer
r2
system, the cut-off frequency f results to about 3,9 GHz.
cH11
For the E01-wave the cut off wavelength ʎ is approximately given by:
cE01
λ ≈−Dd ε
( ) (L.3)
cE01 r2
and with f which is c/ʎ , the cut-off frequency f for the E01-wave of a coaxial wave guide
c c cutoff
becomes:
c
f ≈
cE01 (L.4)
(Dd− ) ε
r2
which is about 8 GHz for a tube with 40 mm inner diameter and an RG 058 as DUT and about
9,2 GHz for an RG 214 with about 8,25 mm diameter over the screen as DUT.
Measurements above the cut-off frequency f of the H11 wave are limited when the higher
cH11
order modes are excited. However, the investigations in [13] have shown, that the influence of
the H11 mode can be neglected, if the DUT is mounted concentrically (symmetric) in the
measuring tube which is usually the case for straight coaxial devices under test.
In this case, reliable measurements in a measuring tube with 40 mm inner diameter and an
RG 058 cable with about 3,15 mm diameter over the screen as DUT can be performed to the
cut-off frequency f of the E01 wave which is about 8 GHz, respectively 9,2 GHz as shown
cE01
in Figure L.2 for the example of an RG 214 cable.
Figure L.2 – Screening attenuation of an RG 214 up to 9 GHz
L.3 The effect of acting higher order modes in the measurements
Devices under test with complex structures like connectors or devices with non-concentric
position in the tube can stimulate higher order mode resonances in the system. The observed
peaks show up varying amplitudes along the measurement curve and can occur beyond the
cut-off frequency of the higher order mode from about 3,5 GHz upwards. These peaks can have
values of about 3 dB to 10 dB higher than the value of the DUT in the adjacent curve sections
close to the location of these peaks. Figure L.3 shows typical measurement results of a
verification normal containing one aperture in the screen (SMA adapter with hole) that was
measured at 4 different radial positions in a 0,5 m triaxial tube.
NOTE Arrows indicate the positions of the HOMs.
Figure L.3 – Shielding attenuation measurements including higher order modes when
the CUT is mounted in 4 different radial positions
A variety of spikes generated by resonating H11n modes are added to the measurement curves.
L.4 Suppression of higher order modes with magnetic absorbers
Higher order modes and resonances in the outer system should be suppressed by using
magnetic absorber material at the bottom of the measuring tube or cell [14]. Contrary to the
application of absorbers in IEC 62153-4-15:2021, Annex C, where big areas of the base plate
of the triaxial cell are covered by absorbers, narrow stripes of sheet absorbers show significant
reaction when applied in triaxial tubes. Figure L.4 shows the result of one stripe with 5 mm
width that is located at the bottom of the triaxial tube and reaches over the whole length of the
0,5 m tube.
Figure L.4 – Comparison of shielding attenuation results obtained
when narrow stripe of sheet absorbers are applied
Since it is possible that the application of one stripe of a sheet absorber will not show up the
needed mode suppression, it is recommended to use two stripes with an angle of 90° in between
if necessary as shown in Figure L.5.
Figure L.5 – Shielding attenuation results when two stripes of sheet absorbers are
applied and 4 CUT positions were measured
L.5 Evaluation of results
The evaluation of the results shall be done in accordance with the relevant clauses or
subclauses of this document. It is necessary to correct the deviation of the mode free curve
measured with absorbers from the initial measurement including the spikes generated by HOMs.
Therefore, both measurement curves can be overlayed in one diagram and the difference in
valid sections of both curves should be evaluated and recorded in the test report.
L.6 Further considerations
The influence of the position and the shape of the DUT (e.g. right angle types) on the test result
at higher frequencies is under further study at IEC TC 46/WG5.
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