IEEE 1309-1996
IEEE Standard for Calibration of Electromagnetic Field Sensors and Probes, Excluding Antennas, from 9 kHz to 40 GHz
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IEEE 1309-1996 is a standard for calibrating electromagnetic field sensors and probes, excluding antennas, across a frequency range from 9 kHz to 40 GHz. It is relevant to fields, waves, and electromagnetics because it helps define how measurement devices are evaluated for accuracy and traceability. For laboratories and technical teams working with field probes, this document supports more consistent calibration practice and more reliable results when measuring electromagnetic environments.
Overview of IEEE 1309-1996
This standard addresses the calibration of sensors and probes used to measure electromagnetic fields, with antennas specifically excluded from its scope. IEEE 1309-1996 is important in technical environments where field strength measurements must remain dependable across a wide frequency span. By focusing on calibration method and measurement confidence, it supports better comparability between instruments, test setups, and reported results in electromagnetics-related work.
Typical use cases
IEEE 1309-1996 is typically used by calibration laboratories, test facilities, and engineering teams working with electromagnetic field sensors and probes. It is especially relevant when validating measurement equipment for RF and microwave-range field assessments, instrumentation checks, or controlled laboratory testing from 9 kHz up to 40 GHz. The standard may also support procurement and acceptance decisions when selecting probes for compliance-oriented measurement workflows.
Why it matters
Reliable calibration is essential when field measurements affect design decisions, verification results, or compliance records. IEEE 1309-1996 helps reduce uncertainty by providing a structured basis for evaluating sensors and probes over a wide frequency range. That consistency can improve confidence in test data, support safer engineering decisions, and make it easier to compare results across equipment, sites, or service providers. As a superseded document, it is still useful for understanding historical practice and legacy systems.
- Calibration of field sensors and probes
- Frequency range: 9 kHz to 40 GHz
- Excludes antennas from scope
- Relevant to electromagnetics test and measurement
- Publication Date: 1996
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
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