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BS EN IEC 62037-6:2022

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Passive RF and microwave devices, intermodulation level measurement – Measurement of passive intermodulation in antennas

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BSI 2022 18
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This part of IEC 62037 defines the test fixtures and procedures recommended for measuring levels of passive intermodulation generated by antennas, typically used in wireless communication systems. The purpose is to define qualification and acceptance test methods for antennas for use in low intermodulation (low IM) applications.

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2 undefined
4 European foreword
Endorsement notice
5 English
CONTENTS
6 FOREWORD
8 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.2 Abbreviated terms
4 Definitions of antenna as it pertains to PIM
4.1 Antenna
9 4.2 Antenna under test
4.3 Active antenna
4.4 Antenna PIM
5 Antenna design and field installation considerations
5.1 Environmental effects on PIM performance
5.2 Antenna interface connection
10 5.3 Mounting considerations to avoid PIM generation
5.4 Neighbouring sources of interference
5.5 Standard practices and guidelines for material selection
6 PIM measurement considerations
6.1 Quality assurance process and handling procedures
6.2 Measurement accuracy
11 6.3 Test environment
6.4 Safety
6.5 Test set-up
6.5.1 Coaxial test cable assemblies
6.5.2 Defining a good low PIM reference load
6.5.3 Test set-up and test site baseline PIM verification
12 6.6 PIM test configurations
Figure 1 – Antenna reverse PIM test set-up
13 6.7 Combined environmental and PIM testing
6.7.1 General
6.7.2 Mechanical considerations
6.7.3 Test system cables and connectors
Figure 2 – Antenna forward PIM test set-up
14 6.8 PIM test chamber design
6.8.1 General
6.8.2 RF absorber materials
6.8.3 Supporting structures and walls
15 6.8.4 RF shielding
7 Dynamic PIM measurement considerations
7.1 General
16 7.2 Dynamic testing methodology
7.3 Shocks test
Figure 3 – Hammer description
17 Bibliography
BS EN IEC 62037-6:2022
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