Re: Need some help on Ethernet emissions testing

2007-05-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Yup, since this accessory gear is not part of the test, only used to provide the communications, find the quietest one you can for a typical expected environment that your EUT is expected to go in. I have also in a debug mode, used a wrap plug on the end and run the diagnostics to see what

Re: Need some help on Ethernet emissions testing

2007-05-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Charles, I would use a Netgear switch. They seem to be the best for emissions. The newer retail ones should be able to pass class B. Routers and switches are known to cause EMI problems even outside the test site. You want to best simulate the environment your product will be used.

Need some help on Ethernet emissions testing

2007-05-18 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi folks, I have some a question on Ethernet emissions testing that I would appreciate some help with. Q. Is there a “preferred” active load (i.e router/PC/switch/hub) that I can use for testing.? I can vastly change my emissions profile depending on the device I pick. [Please note