SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026
(Main)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
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
This part of CISPR 16 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radiated disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. Specifications for antennas and test sites are included.
NOTE In accordance with IEC Guide 107 [1], 1 CISPR 16-1-4 is a basic EMC publication for use by product committees of the IEC. As stated in Guide 107, product committees are responsible for determining the applicability of the EMC standard. CISPR and its sub-committees are prepared to cooperate with product committees in the evaluation of the value of particular EMC tests for specific products.
The requirements of this publication apply at all frequencies and for all levels of radiated disturbances within the CISPR indicating range of the measuring equipment.
Methods of measurement are covered in CISPR 16-2-3, further information on radio disturbance is given in CISPR TR 16-3 [2], and uncertainties, statistics, and limit modelling are covered in CISPR 16-4 series.
Anforderungen an Geräte und Einrichtungen sowie Festlegung der Verfahren zur Messung der hochfrequenten Störaussendung (Funkstörungen) und Störfestigkeit – Teil 1-4: Geräte und Einrichtungen zur Messung der hochfrequenten Störaussendung (Funkstörungen) und Störfestigkeit – Antennen und Messplätze für Messungen der gestrahlten Störaussendung
Spécifications des méthodes et des appareils de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux perturbations radioélectriques - Partie 1-4: Appareils de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux perturbations radioélectriques - Antennes et emplacements d’essai pour les mesures des perturbations rayonnées
Specifikacija merilnih naprav in metod za merjenje radiofrekvenčnih motenj in odpornosti - 1-4. del: Merilne naprave za merjenje radiofrekvenčnih motenj in odpornosti - Antene in preskuševališča za meritve sevalnih motenj
General Information
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Overview
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 (aligned with CISPR 16-1-4:2025) is the international/European specification for equipment and test-site requirements used in radiated disturbance measurements. It defines the characteristics and performance of antennas and test sites for measuring radiated electromagnetic disturbances across the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The publication is a core EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) reference for product committees, test laboratories, and test-site designers.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Antennas by frequency band
- Requirements for magnetic-loop antennas (9 kHz–150 kHz) and shielding, electric- and magnetic-field antennas (150 kHz–30 MHz), and a range of antennas for 30 MHz–1 000 MHz and 1 GHz–18 GHz.
- Antenna performance characteristics: balance, cross-polar response, VSWR, and low-uncertainty antenna options for dispute resolution.
- Special arrangements, e.g., large-loop antenna systems.
- Test site types and validation
- Specifications for open-area test sites (OATS), semi-anechoic chambers (SAC), and other test sites (including FAR sites as addressed in the standard).
- Validation procedures including Normalized Site Attenuation (NSA) methods, Reference Site Method (RSM), swept and discrete-frequency validation, and acceptance criteria for site performance.
- Requirements for antenna positioners, set-up tables, measurement distances, test volumes, ground planes and obstruction-free areas, and the radio-frequency ambient environment.
- Antenna calibration & measurement linkage
- Guidance on antenna calibration, antenna pair reference-site attenuation, and interaction with measurement procedures in CISPR 16-2-3.
- Complementary topics
- Interoperability with other CISPR/IEC documents (e.g., CISPR 16-1-1, 16-1-2, 16-1-5, 16-1-6, CISPR 16-2-3, and the CISPR 16-4 series covering uncertainties and statistics).
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- EMC test laboratories performing compliance testing and site validation.
- Manufacturers and design engineers conducting pre-compliance radiated disturbance tests.
- Test-site designers and integrators building or validating OATS, SAC or other measurement facilities.
- Accreditation bodies and product committees assessing measurement methods and applicability for product standards.
- Regulatory bodies and certification houses ensuring repeatable, traceable radiated disturbance measurements.
Related standards (for practical context)
- CISPR 16-1-1, 16-1-2, 16-1-5, 16-1-6 (equipment & antenna calibration)
- CISPR 16-2-3 (methods for radiated disturbance measurements)
- CISPR 16-4 series (uncertainties and statistics)
- IEC 61000-4-20 / IEC 61000-4-21 (related EMC measurement practice)
This standard is essential for ensuring reliable, repeatable radiated disturbance measurements and validating EMC test sites across the full 9 kHz–18 GHz measurement range.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "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". This standard covers: This part of CISPR 16 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radiated disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. Specifications for antennas and test sites are included. NOTE In accordance with IEC Guide 107 [1], 1 CISPR 16-1-4 is a basic EMC publication for use by product committees of the IEC. As stated in Guide 107, product committees are responsible for determining the applicability of the EMC standard. CISPR and its sub-committees are prepared to cooperate with product committees in the evaluation of the value of particular EMC tests for specific products. The requirements of this publication apply at all frequencies and for all levels of radiated disturbances within the CISPR indicating range of the measuring equipment. Methods of measurement are covered in CISPR 16-2-3, further information on radio disturbance is given in CISPR TR 16-3 [2], and uncertainties, statistics, and limit modelling are covered in CISPR 16-4 series.
This part of CISPR 16 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radiated disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. Specifications for antennas and test sites are included. NOTE In accordance with IEC Guide 107 [1], 1 CISPR 16-1-4 is a basic EMC publication for use by product committees of the IEC. As stated in Guide 107, product committees are responsible for determining the applicability of the EMC standard. CISPR and its sub-committees are prepared to cooperate with product committees in the evaluation of the value of particular EMC tests for specific products. The requirements of this publication apply at all frequencies and for all levels of radiated disturbances within the CISPR indicating range of the measuring equipment. Methods of measurement are covered in CISPR 16-2-3, further information on radio disturbance is given in CISPR TR 16-3 [2], and uncertainties, statistics, and limit modelling are covered in CISPR 16-4 series.
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.240 - Radiation measurements; 33.100.10 - Emission; 33.100.20 - Immunity. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A2:2023, SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A1:2020, SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019, SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2014/30/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A1:2020
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A2:2023
Specifikacija merilnih naprav in metod za merjenje radiofrekvenčnih motenj in
odpornosti - 1-4. del: Merilne naprave za merjenje radiofrekvenčnih motenj in
odpornosti - Antene in preskuševališča za meritve sevalnih motenj
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
Anforderungen an Geräte und Einrichtungen sowie Festlegung der Verfahren zur
Messung der hochfrequenten Störaussendung (Funkstörungen) und Störfestigkeit – Teil
1-4: Geräte und Einrichtungen zur Messung der hochfrequenten Störaussendung
(Funkstörungen) und Störfestigkeit – Antennen und Messplätze für Messungen der
gestrahlten Störaussendung
Spécifications des méthodes et des appareils de mesure des perturbations
radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux perturbations radioélectriques - Partie 1-4:
Appareils de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux
perturbations radioélectriques - Antennes et emplacements d’essai pour les mesures
des perturbations rayonnées
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 55016-1-4:2025
ICS:
17.240 Merjenje sevanja Radiation measurements
33.100.20 Imunost Immunity
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 55016-1-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2025
ICS 33.100.10; 33.100.20 Supersedes EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019; EN IEC 55016-1-
4:2019/A1:2020; EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019/A2:2023
English Version
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
(CISPR 16-1-4:2025)
Spécifications des méthodes et des appareils de mesure Anforderungen an Geräte und Einrichtungen sowie
des perturbations radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux Festlegung der Verfahren zur Messung der hochfrequenten
perturbations radioélectriques - Partie 1-4: Appareils de Störaussendung (Funkstörungen) und Störfestigkeit - Teil 1-
mesure des perturbations radioélectriques et de l'immunité 4: Geräte und Einrichtungen zur Messung der
aux perturbations radioélectriques - Antennes et hochfrequenten Störaussendung (Funkstörungen) und
emplacements d'essai pour les mesurages des Störfestigkeit - Antennen und Messplätze für Messungen
perturbations rayonnées der gestrahlten Störaussendung
(CISPR 16-1-4:2025) (CISPR 16-1-4:2025)
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European foreword
The text of document CIS/A/1466/FDIS, future edition 5 of CISPR 16-1-4, prepared by SC CISPR/A
"Radio-interference measurements and statistical methods" of IEC/TC CISPR "International special
committee on radio interference" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN IEC 55016-1-4:2025.
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This document supersedes EN IEC 55016-1-4:2019 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard CISPR 16-1-4:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61000-4-20 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61000-4-20
CISPR 16-4-2 NOTE Approved as EN 55016-4-2
IEC 61000-4-21 NOTE Approved as EN 61000-4-21
IEC 61169-8 NOTE Approved as EN 61169-8
CISPR 11 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 55011
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
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.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
CISPR 16-1-1 2019 Specification for radio disturbance and EN IEC 55016-1-1 2019
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus -
Measuring apparatus
CISPR 16-1-2 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-2 2014
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - Coupling
devices for conducted disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2017 + A1 2018
CISPR 16-1-5 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-5 2015
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-5: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - Antenna
calibration sites and reference test sites for
5 MHz to 18 GHz
+ A1 2016 + A1 2017
CISPR 16-1-6 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-6 2015
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-6: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - EMC
antenna calibration
+ A1 2017 + A1 2017
+ A2 2022 + A2 2022
CISPR 16-2-3 2016 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-2-3 2017
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-3: Methods of
measurement of disturbances and
immunity - Radiated disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2019 + A1 2019
+ A2 2023 + A2 2023
IEC 60050-161 2014 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
(IEV) - Part 161: Electromagnetic
compatibility
IEC 60050-195 2021 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - -
(IEV) - Part 195: Earthing and protection
against electric shock
CISPR 16-1-4 ®
Edition 5.0 2025-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RADIO INTERFERENCE
COMITÉ INTERNATIONAL SPÉCIAL DES PERTURBATIONS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES
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
Spécifications des méthodes et des appareils de mesure des perturbations
radioélectriques et de l'immunité aux perturbations radioélectriques -
Partie 1-4: Appareils de mesure des perturbations radioélectriques et de
l'immunité aux perturbations radioélectriques - Antennes et emplacements
d'essai pour les mesurages des perturbations rayonnées
ICS 33.100.10, 33.100.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-0736-4
CISPR 16-1-4:2025-10(en-fr)
CISPR 16-1-4:2025 © IEC 2025
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 9
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 12
3.1 Terms and definitions. 12
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 18
4 Antennas for measurement of radiated radio disturbance . 18
4.1 General . 18
4.2 Physical parameter (measurand) for radiated disturbance measurements . 19
4.3 Antennas for the frequency range 9 kHz to 150 kHz . 19
4.3.1 General . 19
4.3.2 Magnetic field antenna. 19
4.3.3 Shielding of loop antenna . 21
4.4 Antennas for the frequency range 150 kHz to 30 MHz . 21
4.4.1 Electric field antenna . 21
4.4.2 Magnetic field antenna. 21
4.4.3 Balance and electric field discrimination of antennas . 21
4.5 Antennas for the frequency range 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz . 21
4.5.1 General . 21
4.5.2 Low-uncertainty antenna for use if there is an alleged non-compliance
to the electric disturbance field strength limit . 22
4.5.3 Antenna characteristics . 22
4.5.4 Balance of antenna . 24
4.5.5 Cross-polar response of antenna . 25
4.6 Antennas for the frequency range 1 GHz to 18 GHz . 26
4.6.1 General . 26
4.6.2 Receive antenna . 27
4.7 Special antenna arrangements – large-loop antenna system . 29
5 Test sites for measurement of radio disturbance field strength for the frequency
range of 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 30
5.1 General . 30
5.2 Radio-frequency ambient environment of a test site . 30
5.3 Measurement distance and test volume . 30
5.4 Set-up table and antenna positioner . 30
5.5 Validation procedure of test site . 31
5.5.1 General . 31
5.5.2 Normalized site insertion loss (NSIL) . 35
5.5.3 Reference site method . 35
5.5.4 Acceptance criterion . 36
6 Test sites for measurement of radio disturbance field strength for the frequency
range of 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz . 36
6.1 General . 36
6.2 OATS . 37
6.2.1 General . 37
6.2.2 Weather-protection enclosure . 37
6.2.3 Obstruction-free area . 37
6.2.4 Radio-frequency ambient environment of a test site . 38
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6.2.5 Ground plane . 39
6.3 Suitability of other test sites . 39
6.3.1 Other ground-plane test sites . 39
6.3.2 Test sites without ground plane (FAR) . 39
6.4 Test site validations . 40
6.4.1 General . 40
6.4.2 Overview of test site validations . 40
6.5 Basic parameters of the NSA method for OATS and SAC . 41
6.5.1 General equation and table of theoretical NSA values . 41
6.5.2 Antenna calibration . 45
6.6 Reference site method for OATS and SAC . 45
6.6.1 General . 45
6.6.2 Antennas not permitted for RSM measurements . 46
6.6.3 Determination of the antenna pair reference site attenuation on a
REFTS . 46
6.6.4 Determination of the antenna pair reference site attenuation using an
averaging technique on a large OATS . 47
6.7 Validation of an OATS by the NSA method . 50
6.7.1 Discrete frequency method . 50
6.7.2 Swept frequency method . 51
6.8 Validation of a weather-protection-enclosed OATS or a SAC . 52
6.9 Possible causes for exceeding site acceptability limits . 55
6.10 Site validation for FAR sites . 55
6.10.1 General . 55
6.10.2 RSM for FAR sites . 59
6.10.3 NSA method for FAR sites . 61
6.10.4 Site validation criteria for FAR sites . 63
6.11 Evaluation of set-up table and antenna tower . 63
6.11.1 General . 63
6.11.2 Evaluation procedure for set-up table influences. 64
7 Test sites for measurement of radio disturbance field strength for the frequency
range 1 GHz to 18 GHz . 66
7.1 General . 66
7.2 Reference test site . 66
7.3 Test site validation . 66
7.3.1 General . 66
7.3.2 Acceptance criterion for site validation . 68
7.4 Antenna requirements for S standard test procedure . 68
VSWR
7.4.1 General . 68
7.4.2 Transmit antenna . 68
7.4.3 Antennas and test equipment for the S reciprocal test procedure . 71
VSWR
7.5 Required positions for site validation testing . 72
7.5.1 General . 72
7.5.2 Descriptions of S measurement positions in a horizontal plane
VSWR
(Figure 27). 73
7.5.3 Descriptions of S additional measurement positions (Figure 28) . 74
VSWR
7.5.4 Summary of S measurement positions . 74
VSWR
7.6 S site validation – standard test procedure . 77
VSWR
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7.7 S site validation – reciprocal test procedure using an isotropic field
VSWR
probe . 78
7.8 S conditional measurement position requirements . 79
VSWR
7.9 S site validation test report . 80
VSWR
7.10 Limitations of the S site validation method . 81
VSWR
7.11 Alternative test sites . 81
8 Cable termination devices used in radiated emission testing . 81
8.1 Common-mode absorption devices . 81
8.1.1 General . 81
8.1.2 CMAD S-parameter measurements . 82
8.1.3 CMAD test jig . 82
8.1.4 Measurement method using the TRL calibration . 83
8.1.5 Specification of ferrite clamp-type CMAD . 85
8.1.6 CMAD performance (degradation) check using spectrum analyzer and
tracking generator . 86
8.2 VHF-LISN cable termination devices . 88
8.2.1 General . 88
8.2.2 Balanced VHF-LISN . 89
8.2.3 Unbalanced VHF-LISN . 90
8.2.4 Measurement of the VHF-LISN impedance . 92
9 Reverberating chamber for total radiated power measurement . 98
10 TEM waveguides for radiated disturbance measurements . 98
Annex A (normative) Parameters of antennas . 99
A.1 General . 99
A.2 Preferred antennas . 99
A.2.1 General . 99
A.2.2 Calculable antenna . 99
A.2.3 Low-uncertainty antennas . 100
A.3 Simple dipole antennas . 101
A.3.1 General . 101
A.3.2 Tuned dipole. 101
A.3.3 Shortened dipole . 101
A.4 Broadband antenna parameters . 103
A.4.1 General . 103
A.4.2 Antenna type . 103
A.4.3 Specification of the antenna . 103
A.4.4 Antenna calibration . 104
A.4.5 Antenna user information . 104
Annex B (normative) Large-loop antenna system for magnetic field induced-current
measurements in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 106
B.1 General . 106
B.2 Construction of an LLAS . 106
B.3 Construction of a large-loop antenna (LLA) . 106
B.4 Validation of an LLAS . 111
B.5 Construction of the LLAS verification dipole antenna . 113
B.6 Conversion factors . 114
B.6.1 General . 114
B.6.2 Current conversion factors for an LLAS with non-standard diameter . 115
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B.6.3 Conversion of LLAS measured current to magnetic field strength . 116
B.7 Examples . 118
Annex C (normative) Construction details for open area test sites in the frequency
range of 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz (see Clause 6) . 119
C.1 General . 119
C.2 Ground plane construction . 119
C.2.1 Material . 119
C.2.2 Roughness . 119
C.3 Services to EUT . 120
C.4 Weather-protection enclosure construction . 120
C.4.1 Materials and fasteners . 120
C.4.2 Internal arrangements . 121
C.4.3 Size . 121
C.4.4 Uniformity with time and weather . 121
C.5 Turntable and set-up table . 121
C.6 Receive antenna mast installation . 122
Annex D (informative) Basis for the ±4 dB site acceptability criterion (see Clause 6) . 123
D.1 General . 123
D.2 Error analysis . 123
Annex E (informative) Examples of uncertainty budgets for site validation of a COMTS
using RSM with a calibrated antenna pair (see 6.6) . 125
E.1 Quantities to be considered for antenna pair reference site attenuation
calibration using the averaging technique . 125
E.2 Quantities to be considered for antenna pair reference site attenuation
calibration using a REFTS . 126
E.3 Quantities to be considered for COMTS validation using an antenna pair
reference site attenuation . 126
Annex F (informative) Definition of uncertainty in cross-polar response measurement . 128
F.1 General . 128
F.2 Example uncertainty estimate . 131
F.3 Rationale for the estimates of input quantities in Table F.1 and Table F.3 . 132
F.4 Measurement of XPR below 100 MHz at an OATS . 134
Annex G (informative) Measurement uncertainties of COMTS validation results in the
frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 135
G.1 Quantities to be considered for COMTS validation using the NSIL method . 135
G.2 Quantities to be considered for COMTS validation using the RSM method . 137
Annex H (normative) Derivation of NSIL values in the frequency range 9 kHz to
30 MHz . 140
H.1 General . 140
H.2 Magnetic field antenna factor . 141
H.3 Site insertion loss . 142
H.4 Normalized site insertion loss . 144
H.5 NSIL tables . 147
Annex I (informative) Recommendations for the design of test sites in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 152
I.1 General . 152
I.2 Dimensions and quality of the ground plane . 152
I.3 Obstruction free area . 153
I.4 Resonance-free area . 153
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Annex J (informative) Accuracy of NSIL values in the frequency range of 9 kHz to
30 MHz . 155
J.1 General . 155
J.2 Cross-check of NEC with analytic formulas . 155
J.3 Recommended NEC versions . 156
J.4 Instabilities at the lower frequency end . 157
J.5 Extrapolation methods to solve instabilities . 157
J.6 Reducing the number of segments to solve instabilities . 158
Annex K (informative) Example calculation for 10 m SAC sites that do not fulfil the
±4 dB criterion within 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 159
Annex L (normative) Calibration of the sum of magnetic field antenna factors in the
frequency range of 9 kHz to 30 MHz . 162
L.1 General . 162
L.2 Calibration procedure. 162
L.3 Measurement uncertainties . 163
Bibliography . 165
Figure 1 – Example of size-compliant loop antenna . 20
Figure 2 – Schematic of radiation from EUT reaching an LPDA antenna directly and via
ground reflection at a 3 m site, showing the beamwidth half-angle, ϕ,
at the reflected ray . 24
Figure 3 – RX antenna E-plane radiation pattern example, with limit area shaded for 3
m distance and 2 m EUT width . 28
Figure 4 – Determination of maximum useable EUT width using half-power beamwidth . 29
Figure 5 – General arrangement of the three measurement orientations H , H and H ,
x y z
where d is the measurement distance and h is the height of the reference point . 32
Figure 6 – Antenna positions (top view) . 33
Figure 7 – Antenna positions (3D view) . 34
Figure 8 – Test set-up for V with power amplifier and attenuator . 35
DIRECT
Figure 9 – Obstruction-free area of a test site with a turntable . 38
Figure 10 – Obstruction-free area with stationary EUT . 38
Figure 11 – Test point locations for 3 m and 10 m test distances . 47
Figure 12 – Paired test point locations for all test distances . 49
Figure 13 – Example of paired test point selection for a test distance of 10 m . 49
Figure 14 – Illustration of an investigation of influence of antenna mast on A . 50
APR
Figure 15 – Typical antenna positions for a weather-protected OATS or a SAC –
vertical polarization validation measurements . 53
Figure 16 – Typical antenna positions for a weather-protected OATS or a SAC –
horizontal polarization validation measurements . 53
Figure 17 – Typical antenna positions for a weather-protected OATS or a SAC –
vertical polarization validation measurements for a smaller EUT . 54
Figure 18 – Typical antenna positions for a weather-protected OATS or a SAC –
horizontal polarization validation measurements for a smaller EUT . 54
Figure 19 – Measurement positions for FAR site validation . 57
Figure 20 – Example of one measurement position and antenna tilt for FAR site
validation . 58
Figure 21 – Typical quasi free-space test site reference SA measurement set-up . 60
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Figure 22 – Theoretical free-space NSA as a function of frequency for different
measurement distances [see Equation (18)]. 63
Figure 23 – Position of the antenna relative to the edge above a rectangle set-up table
(top view) . 66
Figure 24 – Antenna position above the set-up table (side view) . 66
Figure 25 – Transmit antenna E-plane radiation pattern example (this example is for
informative purposes only) . 69
Figure 26 – Transmit antenna H-plane radiation pattern (this example is for informative
purposes only) . 71
Figure 27 – S measurement positions in a horizontal plane (see 7.5.2 for
VSWR
description) . 72
Figure 28 – S positions (height requirements) . 74
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Figure 29 – S conditional measurement position requirements . 80
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Figure 30 – Definition of the reference planes inside the test jig . 83
Figure 31 – The four configurations for the TRL calibration . 85
Figure 32 – Limits for the magnitude of S , measured according to the provisions of
8.1.1 to 8.1.3 . 86
Figure 33 – Example of a 50 Ω adaptor construction in the vertical flange of the jig . 87
Figure 34 – Example of a matching adaptor with balun or transformer . 87
Figure 35 – Example of a matching adaptor with resistive matching network . 88
Figure 36 – Example circuit diagram of a balanced VHF-LISN . 90
Figure 37 – Example circuit diagram of an unbalanced VHF-LISN . 91
Figure 38 – Terminal-to-reference ground impedances of the VHF-LISN at the EUT
mains port . 93
Figure 39 – Example VHF-LISN impedance measurement set-up geometry . 95
Figure 40 – Example IMA . 96
Figure 41 – Connection between the IMA and the VHF-LISN . 97
Figure A.1 – Short dipole antenna factors for R = 50 Ω . 102
L
Figure B.1 – The LLAS, consisting of three mutually perpendicular large-loop antennas . 108
Figure B.2 – An LLA containing two opposite slits, positioned symmetrically with
respect to the current probe C . 109
Figure B.3 – Construction of an LLA slit . 109
Figure B.4 – Example of an LLA slit construction using a strap of printed circuit board
to obtain a rigid construction . 110
Figure B.5 – Construction of the metal box containing the current probe . 110
Figure B.6 – Example showing the routing of several cables from an EUT to minimize
capacitive coupling from the leads to the LLAS . 111
Figure B.7 – The eight positions of the LLAS verification dipole during validation
of an LLA . 112
Figure B.8 – Reference validation factors for loops of 2 m, 3 m, and 4 m diameters . 112
Figure B.9 – Construction of the LLAS verification dipole antenna . 114
Figure B.10 – Sensitivity S of an LLA with diameter D relative to an LLA with 2 m
D
diameter . 116
Figure B.11 – Conversion factor C [for conversion into dB(μA/m)] for three standard
dA
measurement distances d . 117
Figure C.1 – The Rayleigh criterion for roughness in the ground plane . 120
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Figure H.1 – Investigation of wire radius, normalized to 0,001 m . 144
Figure H.2 – Investigation of feed point location (not to scale) . 145
Figure H.3 – Variation of NSIL values for various set-ups, for a distance of 3 m, h = 1,3 . 147
Figure H.4 – Specification of feed point location for tabular values (not to scale) . 148
Figure H.5 – Calculation examples, loop diameter 60 cm, feed point location per
Figure H.4 . 150
Figure I.1 – Recommended minimum dimensions of the ground plane (top view) . 152
Figure I.2 – Recommended obstruction free area (top view) . 153
Figure J.1 – Comparison of NSIL values by analytic formulas and computer simulation . 156
Figure K.1 – Example site validation result . 160
Figure K.2 – U calculated from site validation result . 161
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Figure K.3 – Frequency-dependent correction factor . 161
Figure L.1 – Antenna arrangement for the sum of antenna factors method . 163
Table 1 – Maximum frequency step size . 32
Table 2 – Acceptance criterion . 36
Table 3 – Site validation methods applicable for OATS, OATS-based, SAC, and FAR
site types . 40
Table 4 – Theoretical normalized site attenuation, A – recommended geometries for
N
a
broadband antennas . 43
Table 5 – Example template for A data sets . 46
APR
Table 6 – RSM frequency steps . 46
Table 7 – Maximum dimensions of test volume versus test distance . 55
Table 8 – Frequency ranges and step sizes for FAR site validation . 57
Table 9 – S measurement position designations . 75
VSWR
Table 10 – S reporting requirements . 80
VSWR
Table 11 – Specifications for the EUT mains port of the balanced VHF-LISN .
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SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 표준은 9 kHz에서 18 GHz의 주파수 범위에서 방사 간섭을 측정하기 위한 장비의 특성과 성능을 명확히 정의하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 방사 간섭 측정을 위한 안테나 및 테스트 사이트의 사양을 포함하고 있으며, EMC(전자기 간섭) 표준의 기본 문서로서 전 세계 제품 위원회에서 활용될 수 있도록 설계되었습니다. 본 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 광범위한 주파수 범위와 다양한 방사 간섭 수준에 대한 포괄적인 요구 사항을 제시함으로써, 측정 장비의 유효성을 높인다는 점입니다. CISPR 16-1-4 문서는 측정 장비가 적절히 작동할 수 있도록 기본적인 성능 기준을 마련하고 있으며, 이를 통해 산업 전반에서의 전자기 간섭 문제를 효율적으로 해결할 수 있습니다. 또한, 이 표준은 방사 간섭 측정 방법에 대한 구체적인 지침을 제공함으로써, 사용자가 정확하고 일관된 테스트 결과를 얻을 수 있도록 지원합니다. CISPR 16-2-3에서 다루는 측정 방법과 CISPR TR 16-3에서 제공하는 방사 간섭에 대한 추가 정보는 이 표준의 적합성을 더욱 높입니다. 더불어, CISPR 16-4 시리즈에서는 불확실성, 통계 및 기준 모델링에 대한 정보를 포함하여, 측정 결과의 신뢰성을 보장합니다. SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026은 현재의 전자기 간섭 문제를 해결하고, 다양한 전자 제품의 품질을 보장하는 데 필수적인 역할을 하며, 이를 통해 관련 업계의 전문성을 강화하는 데 기여합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 전자기 간섭 측정 장비와 방법의 발전에 크게 기여하며, 제품의 신뢰성을 높이는 데 매우 중요한 문서로 평가됩니다.
Die Norm SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 stellt eine wesentliche Grundlage für die Messung von Funkstörungen und der Immunität in einem Frequenzbereich von 9 kHz bis 18 GHz dar. Sie bietet klare Spezifikationen für die Eigenschaften und die Leistungsfähigkeit von Geräten, die für die Messung von ausgestrahlten Störungen verwendet werden. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm Anforderungen an Antennen und Teststandorte enthält, die für die Durchführung dieser Messungen unerlässlich sind. Ein zentraler Vorteil dieser Norm liegt in ihrer umfassenden Anwendbarkeit. Die Anforderungen sind so formuliert, dass sie für alle Frequenzen und alle Niveaus von ausgestrahlten Störungen innerhalb des CISPR-Indikatorbereichs der Messtechnik gelten. Dies bedeutet, dass die Norm sowohl Flexibilität als auch Präzision in der Anwendung bietet, was für Hersteller und Produktkomitees von großer Bedeutung ist. Die SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 fungiert als grundlegende EMC-Publikation, die eng mit dem IEC Guide 107 verknüpft ist. Ihre Relevanz wird dadurch weiter gesteigert, dass sie Produktkomitees die erforderlichen Informationen liefert, um die Anwendbarkeit der EMC-Norm auf spezifische Produkte zu bewerten. Die vorgesehene Zusammenarbeit zwischen CISPR und den technischen Ausschüssen stellt sicher, dass spezifische Messmethoden für verschiedene Produkte gründlich evaluiert und an die jeweiligen Anforderungen angepasst werden. Zusätzlich sind die Messmethoden in der Norm CISPR 16-2-3 detailliert erläutert. Diese klare Struktur hilft Anwendern, die Messungen effizient und genau durchzuführen. Die Norm enthält auch verweisende Informationen über Funkstörungen in CISPR TR 16-3 sowie Daten zu Unsicherheiten, Statistiken und Grenzwertmodellierung in den CISPR 16-4 Serien, was die Norm zu einer umfassenden Ressource für alle Aspekte der Funkstörungsbewertung macht. Insgesamt bietet die SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 eine robuste Grundlage für die Messtechnik im Hinblick auf ausgestrahlte Störungen und verstärkt das Verständnis und die Anwendbarkeit der wiederkehrenden Herausforderungen im Bereich der Elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit (EMC).
The SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 standard provides a comprehensive specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus, detailing essential characteristics and performance requirements for equipment designed to measure radiated disturbances from 9 kHz to 18 GHz. The standard's focus on antennas and test sites for radiated disturbance measurements makes it an invaluable resource for ensuring compliance in various electronic and electrical products. One of the key strengths of this standard lies in its detailed specifications that address the performance of antennas and test sites, which are critical aspects for accurate measurement in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing. By covering both the equipment and the measurement methods necessary for evaluating radiated disturbances, the standard provides a holistic approach to EMC assessments. Furthermore, the relevance of SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 extends beyond the technical specifications; it aligns with IEC Guide 107, which emphasizes the importance of EMC standards for product committees. This connection highlights the standard's role in supporting product committees in determining the applicability of EMC tests for specific products, thereby ensuring that manufacturers can effectively evaluate and improve their product designs. The applicability of the requirements across all frequencies and levels within the CISPR range guarantees a broad utility for diverse applications. With a comprehensive approach to measurement methods detailed in associated standards like CISPR 16-2-3 and considerations for uncertainties and statistics outlined in the CISPR 16-4 series, this standard stands out in its commitment to comprehensive EMC testing. In summary, SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 serves as a foundational tool for ensuring that radiated disturbances are measured accurately, facilitating compliance with global EMC regulations and enhancing product reliability in an increasingly interconnected electronic landscape.
SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026は、無線障害および耐性測定機器と方法に関する仕様を詳述したもので、特に周波数範囲9 kHzから18 GHzにおける放射障害の測定装置の特性と性能を明確に定義しています。この標準は、無線測定装置のアンテナと試験サイトに関する仕様を含んでいるため、無線情報通信やエレクトロニクス業界で広く適用される重要な基準となっています。 この標準の強みは、測定機器の適用範囲が広く定義されている点です。すべての周波数およびCISPRが示す測定機器の範囲内の放射障害の全レベルに対して要求が適用されるため、さまざまな製品の試験に対して一貫した評価が可能となります。また、IECガイド107に従い、製品委員会にとって基本的なEMC(電磁両立性)出版物としての価値を持ち、具体的な製品に対するEMC標準の適用可能性を判断する責任も負っています。 さらに、測定方法に関してはCISPR 16-2-3に詳しい情報が提供されており、無線障害に関連するさらなる情報はCISPR TR 16-3で探ることができるため、標準に基づく試験が持つ意味と価値を理解する助けとなります。また、測定の不確実性、統計、制限モデリングについてもCISPR 16-4シリーズでカバーされており、信頼性の高いデータに基づく評価を確保するための枠組みを提供しています。 総じて、SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026は、放射障害の測定装置および方法における高い適用基準と信頼性を持つドキュメントであり、関連する製品市場において極めて重要な役割を果たしています。この標準は、無線性能評価の標準化を通じて、産業全体の質の向上に寄与するでしょう。
La norme SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 constitue une référence essentielle dans le domaine des mesures de perturbations radioélectriques et d'immunité. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, traitant des caractéristiques et des performances des équipements destinés à mesurer les perturbations rayonnées dans une gamme de fréquences allant de 9 kHz à 18 GHz. Cela en fait un outil crucial pour les professionnels de l'industrie soucieux de conformité aux normes de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM). Un des points forts de cette norme est sa couverture exhaustive des spécifications pour les antennes et les sites d'essai utilisés lors des mesures de perturbations rayonnées. Cela garantit que toutes les mesures effectuées soient non seulement précises mais aussi répétables, ce qui est fondamental pour l'évaluation de la conformité des produits. Le fait que la norme soit conforme au Guide IEC 107 souligne son importance en tant que publication de base en CEM, et son utilisation prévue par les comités de produits de l'IEC renforce sa crédibilité. La pertinence de cette norme dans le contexte actuel ne peut être sous-estimée. Avec l'augmentation continue de l'utilisation des dispositifs électroniques et des communications sans fil, la nécessité d'évaluer et de contrôler les perturbations radioélectriques devient primordiale. Les exigences stipulées s'appliquent à toutes les fréquences et niveaux de perturbations rayonnées, ce qui en fait une norme universelle applicable à divers types de produits. En outre, la norme renvoie à d'autres documents importants tels que CISPR 16-2-3 pour les méthodes de mesure et CISPR TR 16-3 pour des informations supplémentaires sur les perturbations radio. Cela permet aux utilisateurs de bénéficier d'une structure cohérente et interconnectée pour leurs évaluations de conformité, facilitant ainsi la compréhension et l'application des normes de CEM. Dans l'ensemble, la norme SIST EN IEC 55016-1-4:2026 représente un cadre précieux et essentiel pour les professionnels de l'industrie, apportant des solutions fiables pour la mesure et l'évaluation des perturbations rayonnées. Ses spécifications détaillées et son approche englobante la rendent particulièrement pertinente face aux défis croissants de la technologie moderne en matière de compatibilité électromagnétique.








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