EMC Area
INTA has more than 50 years of experience in the field of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing, including EMC testing, electromagnetic pulse testing, indirect lightning effects testing, ESD up to 300 kV, HIRF, HERO, etc. It has the resources and expertise to carry out a complete qualification of electrical and/or electronic equipment and systems, mainly in the aerospace and military sectors and to a lesser extent in the civil sector.
INTA's testing facilities, some of which are unique in Spain, are ENAC accredited (No. 158/LE292) in accordance with standard EN 17025 and for the development of EMC tests in accordance with military (MIL STD 461) and aeronautical (RTCA-DO 160) regulations.
The activity is grouped under the following areas of activity:
- EMC Chamber Laboratory
- Aircraft EMC Laboratory
ACTIVITIES
CAPABILITIES AND SERVICES
Electromagnetic compatibility Tests
Among the capabilities and services offered are:
- Radiated and conducted emission tests.
- Radiated and conducted immunity tests.
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing.
- NEMP and LEMP tests.
- HIRF tests.
- Electroexplosive instrumentation for susceptibility testing.
Accreditation No. 158/LE292 is available in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, relating to the performance of tests within the scope included therein.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
The area has successfully participated in research projects, in the development of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing in international projects, as well as in the determination of new measurement lines and capabilities. Specifically, it has participated in the following projects:
- EURAMET 21NRM06 “EMC-STD”.
- Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) on Smart Fuselages and New Assembly Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) (eSAFE-UAV). Ref PID2019-106120RB-C32.
- Numerical and experimental assessment of environmental electromagnetic effects on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV3). Ref TEC2016-79214-C3-1-R.
- Experimental numerical modelling of electromagnetic immunity in unmanned aerial vehicles against HIRF and indirect effects of atmospheric discharges (UAVEMI). Ref 2013-TEC2013-48414-C3-2-R
- JRP IND60 EMC Industry: “Improved EMC Test Methods in Industrial Environments”
- “AEROCEPTOR -- UAV BASED INNOVATIVE MEANS FOR LAND AND SEA NON-COOPERATIVE VEHICLES STOP”. European Commission (EC) under the 7th Framework Programme in Security priority (grant agreement no. 285144).
- “HIGH INTENSITY RADIATED FIELD SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT” (SEVENTH FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME). COMISIÓN EUROPEA (GRANT AGREEMENT 205294 – FP7-AAT-2007-RTD-1-205294).
FACILITIES - Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests
| Name | Main Features |
|---|---|
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Semi-anechoic chamber (FÉNIX) |
Dimensions: L7 m x W3.8 m x H2.4 m |
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Semi-anechoic chamber (ATENEA) |
Dimensions: L24 m x W14 m x H10 m Access door: W3,600 x H3,000 ISO 8 class |
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Electromagnetic Aggressions Laboratory |
Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) up to 50 kV/m Electrostatic discharge testing up to 300 kV Lightning Indirect effects on equipment |
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Reverberation chamber (MTC) |
Dimensions: L7.5 m x W5.5 m x H4.5 m Frequency range: 100 MHz and 40 GHz |
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Small reverberation chamber (SMTC) |
Dimensions: L4.08 m x W1.84 m x H1.76 m Frequency range: 400 MHz and 40 GHz |
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Open Area Test Site (OATS) |
2,500 m² platform (50 m x 50 m) Connected to the Torrejón Air Force Base runway |
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Integration room |
Dimensions: L7.5 m x W12 m x H6.5 m Access door: 6 m x 6 m ISO 8 class |
EMC testing campaign Vega C launcher (CRISA/AVIO)
Autocompatibility testing campaign Vega launcher (CRISA/AVIO)
EMC testing on the Sentinel 30 system tower (EM&E)
Contact - Electromagnetic Compatibility Area
Email*: compatibilidad.electromagnetica@inta.es
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