Elite’s New EMP Tests at 50,000V/m RS105 Transient.

Posted on: October 18th, 2010

Elite engineers have recently commissioned a new electromagnetic pulse (EMP) simulator to perform EMP testing in accordance with MIL-STD-461 RS105 and IEC 61000-4-25. This new capability greatly enhances Elite’s military testing services and signifies our ability to conduct the complete scope of MIL-461 test services. 

The electromagnetic pulse generated from a nuclear weapon detonated high above earth poses a threat not only to military systems, but also to our electric power grid infrastructure. The pulse characteristics include high coupling efficiently to long power line and in turn pose a damage or upset threat to microprocessor based grid electronics.  The threat of an EMP attack has taken a more serious turn from rogue governments who have demonstrated a ballistic missile capability and the potential for developing a nuclear weapon program.   

Elite’s EMP simulator includes a 1.2 meter tall parallel plate with a table width sized 8 feet by 4 feet.  The test produces a radiated pulse of 2.5nsec rise-time and a 28nsec decay time at field strength amplitudes up to 50,000 volts/meter.  Test specifications generally require the stepped increase of applied field strength up to the maximum level of 50,000V/m.

For more information on EMP testing, contact Elite’s sales department at 800-354-8411 or by email to jbschmit@elitetest.com or sglaya@elitetest.com .

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