MIL-STD-461 EMC

CS116 Conducted Susceptibility, Damped Sinusoidal Transients

MIL-STD-461, CS116

What It Evaluates

Couples damped oscillatory transients onto cables and power leads at selected resonance frequencies.

Test from 10 kHz–100 MHz at 10 kHz, 100 kHz, 1 MHz, 10 MHz, 30 MHz, and 100 MHz, plus known platform resonances. Use a damping factor of Q = 15 ±5, with one pulse every 1–2 seconds for 5 minutes at each frequency.

When It Applies

Applicability depends on platform, installation, interfaces, procurement requirements, and the controlling revision.

Typical Applicability

Calibrate each waveform in a 50 Ω fixture, position the monitor probe 5 cm from the connector and the injection probe 5 cm farther away, then inject the applicable current level onto every cable bundle and individual high-side power lead. Power returns and neutrals do not require individual testing.

Setup Notes

Setup notes and technical limits must be entered from verified source requirements.

This tool provides preliminary planning information only. Final MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461, and RTCA DO-160 requirements must be reviewed and tailored by qualified engineers based on the product, lifecycle, platform, environment, and contract requirements.