Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)

 

TITLE

Bandwidth Limitations of TEM Cells due to Resonances [PDF]

AUTHORS

D. A. Hill

1983

18

2

181-196

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VOLUME

ISSUE

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Abstract

The first eight to ten resonances have been identified in one large (6.1 x 7.3 x 13.0 m) and one small (1.0 x 0.6 x 2.0 m) TEM cell.  The resonant frequencies fir a new equivalent coaxial box model with the effective length of the box depending on the mode. Weakly propagating  modes were also detected at frequencies above their respective first-resonance frequencies. A biological body or metal box at the center of the test zone interacts strongly with the  and  resonances, but not with the  resonances. These interactions cause bandwidth limitations in the use of TEM cells for bioeffects dosimetry studies, EMC testing, and probe calibration work.