IEEE C63.7-1988
American National Standard guide for construction of open area test sites for performing radiated emission measurements
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C63.7-1988 is a standard that guides the construction of open area test sites for radiated emission measurements. It is focused on fields, waves, and electromagnetics, where the test environment can strongly affect measurement results. This technical document is important because a well-defined site helps improve repeatability and comparability when evaluating electromagnetic emissions from equipment under test.
About C63.7-1988
C63.7-1988 sets out guidance for designing and building open area test sites used in radiated emission testing. The document is concerned with the physical conditions of the test location, including site layout and the need to support consistent electromagnetic measurements. For teams working with emission compliance or laboratory setup, this standard provides a practical basis for controlling variables that can influence test accuracy. As a superseded standard, C63.7-1988 remains relevant for understanding earlier site construction practices.
Where is C63.7-1988 used?
This standard is typically used in EMC test environments where radiated emission measurements are performed on electronic equipment, subsystems, or assemblies. It may support engineering labs, compliance test sites, and development facilities that require open area configurations for field measurements. The guidance is especially relevant when setting up antennas, test ranges, and ground conditions so that the measured emissions reflect the equipment more consistently. C63.7-1988 helps align site construction with testing workflows in electromagnetics.
Importance in practice
In practice, the value of C63.7-1988 lies in helping organizations create test sites that support reliable radiated emission results. Consistent site construction can reduce measurement variation, improve confidence in compliance testing, and support more controlled engineering decisions. For procurement and lab planning, it can also clarify what is needed for a usable open area test site. By addressing the test environment, the standard helps reduce risk when comparing results across projects or facilities.
- Open area test site construction guidance
- Radiated emission measurement support
- EMC and electromagnetics test context
- Site layout and measurement consistency
- Publication Date: 1988
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
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