DEFSTAN 59-411(PT5)/1(2007) : 2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Abbreviations and Definitions
   4.1 Abbreviations
   4.2 Definitions
5 EMC Management and Planning
   5.1 General
   5.2 EMC Co-ordinator and Working Group
   5.3 EMC Control Plans
   5.4 EMC Test Plans
   5.5 EMC Test Reports
   5.6 Equipment Handbooks
   5.7 Electromagnetic Engineering Management
   5.8 Electromagnetic Engineering (EME) Specifications
   5.9 EME Design Studies
6 Design Aspects of Electric/Electronic Systems
   6.1 The Overall Design and Clearance Process
   6.2 The General Requirement
   6.3 Protection Requirement Concepts
   6.4 Scoping the Problem - RF Effects
   6.5 Equipment Build up from the EMC Viewpoint
7 Electromagnetic Interference Phenomena
   7.1 Causes of EMI
   7.2 Sources of EMI
   7.3 Interference Propagation and Coupling
   7.4 Victims
8 System Design
   8.1 General
   8.2 COTS/MOTS Equipment
   8.3 Digital Analogue Techniques
   8.4 Software in Digital Systems
   8.5 Transducer Signals
   8.6 Signal Transmission
   8.7 Displays and Input Devices
   8.8 Signal Reference Connections
   8.9 Single-Point Reference Connection
   8.10 Multi-Point Reference Connections
   8.11 System Assembly
   8.12 Long Term Effects
   8.13 Reliability
   8.14 Environment
   8.15 Repair, Modification and Unit Replacement
9 Sub-System Design Requirements
   9.1 Design Philosophies
   9.2 List of Design Rules
   9.3 Oscillators
   9.4 Digital Circuits
   9.5 Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
   9.6 Component Choice
   9.7 Resonances
   9.8 Reduction of Interference Coupling
   9.9 Separation
   9.10 Internal Screening
   9.11 Cables
   9.12 Decoupling and Filtering
   9.13 Transformers
   9.14 Bonding and Return Current Paths
   9.15 Design for Minimum Susceptibility
   9.16 Signal Parameters
   9.17 Processing of Received Signals
   9.18 Printed Circuit Board Design Techniques
   9.19 Computer Aided Approaches to EMC. CAD Design Tools
10 Interference Suppression
   10.1 General
   10.2 Suppression Techniques
   10.3 Attenuation and Insertion Loss of Suppressors
11 Suppression Devices
   11.1 General
   11.2 Blocking Function Devices
   11.3 Isolating Function Devices
   11.4 Bypass Function Devices
   11.5 Inductors
   11.6 Limiting Devices
   11.7 Absorbing Function Devices
   11.8 Transient Suppression
12 Filters
   12.1 Filter Design
   12.2 Basic Filter Types
   12.3 Insertion loss
   12.4 Examples of typical Filters in Common Use
   12.5 Determine Filter Requirements
   12.6 Filter Installation
   12.7 Filtered Connectors
   12.8 Miniature Filters
   12.9 Filter Pin Connectors
   12.10 IEC Connector Filters
   12.11 Filter Selection
13 Shielding
   13.1 Near and Far Field Conditions
   13.2 Screening Parameters
   13.3 Shielding Effectiveness in both the Near and Far Field
   13.4 Shielding Calculations
   13.5 RF Lossy Materials
   13.6 Structural Shielding
   13.7 Apertures
   13.8 Additional Screening
   13.9 Seams
   13.10 Gaskets
   13.11 Cabling
   13.12 Shielded Windows
14 Cables and Coupling Mechanisms
   14.1 Capacitive or Electric-Field Coupling
   14.2 Inductive or Magnetic-Field Coupling
   14.3 Shielding to Prevent Magnetic Radiation
   14.4 Shielding a Sensitive System against Magnetic Fields
   14.5 Shield (Surface) Transfer Impedance
   14.6 Cable Shield Grounding
   14.7 Bonding of Cable Screens
   14.8 Coaxial Connectors
   14.9 Multi-Core Screened Cables
   14.10 Ribbon Cables
   14.11 Fibre Optic Cables
   14.12 Conduit Systems
   14.13 Summary
15 Earthing, Grounding and Bonding
   15.1 Earthing
   15.2 Grounding
16 Electrostatic Discharge
   16.1 Protection
   16.2 Equipment Design
   16.3 Work Areas
   16.4 Packaging and Handling
17 Quality Control
Annex A Air Platform EMC Design
   A.1 Introduction
   A.2 Design of the Airframe
   A.3 Non-Fuel Zone
   A.4 Fuel Zones
   A.5 Design of the System Installation
   A.6 Earthing of Aircraft
   A.7 Armament Installations
   A.8 Electro-Explosive Devices (EEDs)
   A.9 Externally Mounted Stores
Annex B Land Platform EMC Design
   B.1 Introduction
   B.2 EM Risks to Land Platforms
   B.3 Platform and Vehicles
   B.4 Unintentional EM Sources
   B.5 Intentional Sources
   B.6 Victims
   B.7 Platform Design Principles
   B.8 Specific Design Principles
   B.9 Guidelines for System Installations
   B.10 Repair and Maintenance
   B.11 Maintaining and Upgrading Compliance
Annex C Sea Platform EMC Design
   C.1 Introduction
   C.2 EMC Precaution Schedule
   C.3 Surface Ship Design Consideration
   C.4 Effects of the Electromagnetic Environment on Naval
         Platforms
   C.5 Interference Environment
   C.6 Interference Propagation and Coupling
   C.7 Susceptibility of Circuits
   C.8 Interference Suppression
   C.9 Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (NEMP)
   C.10 Non-Metallic Ships
   C.11 Screened Compartments
   C.12 Cables, Waveguide and Conduit
   C.13 Bonding
   C.14 Additional Requirements for Submarines
   C.15 Additional Requirements for Sonar Equipment
   C.16 Guide to the Application of Electromagnetic Engineering
   C.17 Electromagnetic Environment Prediction
   C.18 Electromagnetic Environment Control Techniques
   C.19 Equipment Selection
   C.20 Platform Upper Deck Design Considerations
   C.21 Safety Requirements of Upper Deck Design
   C.22 Antenna Separation Requirements
   C.23 Specific Installation Requirements for Antennas
   C.24 Visual Signalling Requirements
   C.25 Location of Miscellaneous Upper Deck Components
   C.26 Weatherdeck Installation Design Requirement for EM
         Environment Control
   C.27 Weatherdeck Bond Straps and Installation
   C.28 Cabling Requirements
   C.29 Cable Installations
   C.30 RF Gaskets
   C.31 Cable Routes Through Designated Screened Compartments
   C.32 Electronic Countermeasure Suppression Techniques
   C.33 Platform Generated Electromagnetic Interference
   C.34 Known EME Problems
   C.35 Procurement Check List - Equipment Selection
   C.36 Procurement Check List - Platform Design
   C.37 Informative Documents Providing Further Information

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