Measuring conducted emission is the simplest and most affordable method of getting some indication of whether a design can meet EMI/EMC requirements. A Line Impedance Stabilization Network (LISN) is an indispensable part of an EMC pre-compliance test setup.
In cooperation with Würth Elektronik, Elektor has developed a 5 µH, 50 Ω Dual DC LISN that supports voltages up to 60 V and currents up to 10 A.
The instrument measures RF interferences on both channels (the power supply) by means of 5-μH blocking inductances. The internal 10-dB attenuation network – one in each channel – contains a 3rd-order high-pass filter with a cutoff frequency of 9 kHz to protect the input of instruments like a spectrum analyzer from potentially harmful DC voltages or low frequencies coming from the EUT (Equipment Under Test).
RF path | |
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Channels | 2 (with clamping diodes) |
Bandwidth | 150 kHz – 200 MHz |
Inductance | 5 μH || 50 Ω |
Internal attenuation | 10 dB |
Connectors | SMA |
DC path | |
Max. current | < 10 ADC |
Max. voltage | < 60 VDC |
DC resistance | < 2 x 70 mΩ |
PCB size | 94.2 x 57.4 mm |
Connectors | 4-mm banana |
Hammond enclosure | |
Type | 1590N |
Dimensions | 121 x 66 x 40 mm |