EMC Society Distinguished Lecturer Series: Metrology Aspects of Reverberation Chambers

Metrology Aspects of Reverberation Chambers

Speaker Bio:
Prof. Ramiro Serra
Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), in the Netherlands

Abstract:
This presentation provides an introduction on how radiated EMC measurements can be performed in RCs. We discuss the basic principles behind such measurements, particularly the concept of statistical field uniformity. The basic measurement techniques are described as well as some state-of-the-art measurement techniques employing advanced equipment. An in-depth discussion on measurement uncertainty is provided, by describing the influence of multiple and concurrent field correlations in the quantification of the intrinsic field uncertainty, a unique and key concept in RCs. It is possible to add to this presentation, if desired, some considerations on an ongoing discussion point in the EMC community: how to set up limits for acceptance levels in RCs. This point would not be a “lecture” strictly speaking, but more like an open discussion and sharing of an opinion. (Note: We are running a large inter-laboratory comparison exercise. Results from that study will be available after October 2025; hopefully, and, if possible, added to this presentation.)

Speaker Bio:
Ramiro Serra received the MSc degree in electronic engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2000, the postgraduate degree specializing in technological applications of nuclear energy from Instituto Balseiro, Bariloche, Argentina in 2004 and the PhD degree in electronics and communications engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy in 2009. He is currently an associate professor within the Laboratory of EMC at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands and the program director of the electrical engineering department at TU/e. Dr. Serra is a member and the vice-chair of the international steering committee of EMC Europe and a member of the international TPC of EMC Compo. He is the chairman of URSI Commission E for the Netherlands and secretary of URSI National Committee of the Netherlands. He is also co-convener of the SC 77B/CISPR-A joint working group for the standard IEC 61000-4-21 on reverberation chambers.

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm (EST)