Design of a Reference Device for Surge Immunity Inter-Laboratory Comparison

In this publication, we present a reference device for surge immunity inter-laboratory comparison. With the help of this device, the capabilities of the test laboratories regarding the correct interpretation and implementation of the standard IEC 61000-4-5 [1] can be assessed. This device is intended to be tested as a normal EUT in surge immunity testing, and it has the ability to record the applied test parameters. The architecture and a first evaluation of this device are presented. The device stability and the measurement repeatability issues are thoroughly investigated.