This section describes the use of time-step analysis to simulate transient behavior. It derives a model which can simulate the emission produced by a step pulse propagated along a twin-conductor line. Such circuits should also be capable of minimizing susceptibility.

Chapter Contents:

• 6.1 Time-step analysis
• 6.1.1 Basic concept
• 6.1.2 Basic equations
• 6.1.3 Series LCR circuit
• 6.1.4 Parallel LCR circuit
• 6.2 Delay-line model
• 6.3 Line characteristics
• 6.4 Antenna-mode current
• 6.5 Radiated emission
• 6.5.1 Current linking the transformer
• 6.5.2 Line voltage
• 6.5.3 Source current and voltage
• 6.5.4 Radiated current
• 6.5.5 Cable losses
• 6.5.6 Line parameter measurements
• 6.6 Transient emission model

Inspec keywords: electromagnetic compatibility; transient analysis; conductors (electric)

Other keywords: electromagnetic compatibility; transient behavior; susceptibility minimization; circuit modeling; twin-conductor line; time-step analysis; transient analysis

Subjects: Electromagnetic compatibility and interference; Conductors; Mathematical analysis