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Using nested reverberation chambers to determine the shielding effectiveness of a material
Published
Author(s)
Jason B. Coder, John M. Ladbury, Christopher L. Holloway
Abstract
We examine the current method for determining the shielding effectiveness of a material using nested reverberation chambers and show a simplified approach. Included in our examination is a discussion of the purpose for using a four antenna measurement system and a simplification of the equations used in the data processing portion of the measurement. The result of this simplified approach will be a measurement process that is more intuitive and makes use of S parameters along with power ratios in all portions of the measurement effort. To validate our simplifications and data processing methods, we will provide an experimental demonstration and verification.
Coder, J.
, Ladbury, J.
and Holloway, C.
(2007),
Using nested reverberation chambers to determine the shielding effectiveness of a material, IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Symp., Honolulu, HI
(Accessed October 5, 2025)