Unit SYSTEMS FOR AEROSPACE:COMPLIANCE AND TESTING PROTOCOLS

Course
Electronic engineering
Study-unit Code
A005869
Curriculum
Ict electronics
Teacher
Antonio Faba
Teachers
  • Antonio Faba
Hours
  • 48 ore - Antonio Faba
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2025
Offered
2025/26
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
ING-IND/31
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian
Contents
Introduction to electromagnetic compatibility. Principal elecromagnetic compatibility stantards for avionics and space. Conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibilities. Elecrostatic discharges.
Reference texts
Clayton R. Paul, Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility, Wiley, February 2006. Slides delivered by the teacher.
Educational objectives
Knowledge and competence on test procedure to conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility qualification for the avionics and space environments.
Prerequisites
Mathematical analysis, electromagnetic theory, and electrical engineering.
Teaching methods
Lectures and laboratory exercises.
Learning verification modality
Oral interview.
Extended program
Introduction on electromagnetic compatibility, transmission lines, coupling net and probes. Filters. Electromagnetic Wave propagation. Antennas and shielding structures. Analysis of the following standards: 61000-3-2; 61000-3-3; 55022; MIL-STD-461F: CE101; CE102; RTCA DO-160G: Section 21; test set-up, grounding, coupling and decoupling net. Current and voltage probes, interconnecting cables, measurements with oscilloscope and spectrum analyzers. Test procedures and limits. Comparison between IEC, MIL-STD-461F e RTCA DO160G standards. Apparatus for the mitigation of emissions and susceptibilities: filters. Laboratory training. Analysis of the following standards: IEC: 61000-4-4; 61000-4-5; 61000-4-6; 61000-4-11; MIL-STD-461F: CS101; CS106; CS114; CS115; CS116; RTCA DO-160G: Section16-17-18-19-20-22. Test set-up, grounding, coupling and decoupling net. Current and voltage probes, interconnecting cables. Signal generators, pulse generators and amplifiers, modulation and step frequency. Test procedures and performances. Comparison betwen the following standards: IEC, MIL-STD-461F e RTCA DO160G. Apparatus and components for the susceptibility mitigation: filters, varistors, zener diods and gas transient suppressor. Laboratory training. The phenomena of electrostatic discharge. Circuital modeling. Analysis of the following standards: IEC: 61000-4-2; STANAG 4239; RTCA DO-160G: Section 25. Electrostatic discharge testing: generators, discharge nets, amplitude and waveform shape. Apparatus and components for the mitigation of the effects of electrostatic discharges. Laboratory training. Analysis of the following standards: IEC: 55022; MIL-STD-461F: RE101; RE102; RTCA DO-160G: Section 21. Test site: open site, shielding and semianechoic rooms. Test Set-up, grounding, decoupling nets. Antennas, interconnecting cables, measurements with spectrum analyzers. Test procedures and test limits. Comparison between the following standards: IEC, MIL-STD-461F e RTCA DO160G. Apparatus and components for the mitigation of the radiated emissions: filters and shields. Laboratory training.
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