REPORT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS PERFORMED ON GPS ANTENNA PART NUMBER 42G1215A-XT-1-N PREPARED FOR:

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1 Page 1 of 64 National 1536 East Valencia Drive Technical Fullerton, California Systems Tel: Fax: REPORT OF ELECTROMAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTS PERFORMED ON GPS ANTENNA PART NUMBER 42G1215A-XT-1-N PREPARED FOR: ANTCOM CORPORATION 367 VAN NESS WAY SUITE 602 TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA PREPARED BY: NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS 1536 EAST VALENCIA DRIVE FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 24, 2012 This report and the information contained herein represent the results of testing test articles identified and selected by the client performed to specifications and/or procedures selected by the client. National Technical Systems (NTS) makes no representations, expressed or implied, that such testing is adequate (or inadequate) to demonstrate efficiency, performance, reliability, or any other characteristic of the articles being tested, or similar products. This report should not be relied upon as an endorsement or certification by NTS of the equipment tested, nor does it represent any statement whatsoever as to its merchantability or fitness of the test article, or similar products, for a particular purpose. This report shall not be reproduced except in full.

2 REVISIONS Revision Reason for Revision Date NR Initial Release Tested CS114, Curve 5, with an extended range from 200 MHz to 400 MHz. CS115 and CS116 plots added, Pages and Pages CS115 and CS116 plots modified to show the voltage to current calculations (see Pages and 31-36). 4/12/11 5/26/11 10/5/12 10/24/12 2

3 NOTICES When Government drawings, specifications, or other data are used for any purpose other than in connection with a definitely related Government procurement operation, the United States Government thereby incurs no responsibility nor any obligation whatsoever; and the fact that the Government may have formulated, furnished, or in any way supplied the said drawings, specifications, or other data, is not to be regarded by implication or otherwise as any manner licensing the holder or any other person or corporation, or conveying any rights or permission to manufacture, use, or sell patented invention that may in any way be related thereto. 3

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS TEST SUMMARY SCOPE TEST RESULTS GENERAL INFORMATION OF TESTING DISPOSITION OF TEST SAMPLE A P P E N D I X A TEST DATA A P P E N D I X B EQUIPMENT LIST AND PHOTOGRAPHS SIGNATURES

5 TEST SUMMARY Antcom GPS Antenna Part Number 42G1215A-XT-1-N Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-461F Conforms Test Method Page No. Yes No Remarks GPS Antenna S/N 1007-A February 17, 2011 February 18, 2011 ESD 12 X Calibrate CS114 and CS115 NA EUT was returned to Antcom. GPS Antenna S/N 1007-A March 31, 2011 Conducted Susceptibility, CS X Conducted Susceptibility, CS X Conducted Susceptibility, CS X GPS Antenna S/N 1007-A May 20, 2011 Conducted Susceptibility, CS X Modified range extended up to 400 MHz 5

6 1.0 SCOPE One (1) GPS Antenna, Part Number 42G1215A-XT-1-N, Serial Number A241321, was tested on February 17, 2011 and February 18, 2011, and one (1) GPS Antenna, Part Number 42G1215A-XT-1-N, Serial Number 1007-A241353, was tested on March 31, 2011, in accordance with the tests and requirements of RTCA/DO-160E and MIL-STD-461F, which shall be referred to as the subject specifications for the remainder of this test report. The applicable test requirements of the subject specification are presented in Table 1. TABLE 1. TEST REQUIREMENTS TEST/METHOD/PARAGRAPH FREQUENCY RANGE TEST POINTS RTCA/DO-160E: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), kv Air Discharge MIL-STD-461F: Conducted Susceptibility, CS114, khz 200 MHz Signal Cable Conducted Susceptibility, CS115, Amp Signal Cable Conducted Susceptibility, CS116, khz, 100 khz, 1 MHz, Signal Cable 10 MHz, 30 MHz, 100 MHz MIL-STD-461F (modified*): Conducted Susceptibility, CS114, MHz 400 MHz Signal Cable * MIL-STD-461F was modified per Antcom dated 5/19/11. Extend to 400 MHz with 97 dbua. The limit would be a straight line descending from 109 dbua at 30 MHz down to 97 dbua at 400 MHz. 6

7 2.0 TEST RESULTS The GPS Antenna, P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N, S/N 1007-A241321, met the specification requirements of RTCA/DO-160E for ESD. The GPS Antenna was returned to Antcom. The GPS Antenna, P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N, S/N 1007-A241353, met the specification requirements of MIL-STD-461F for conducted susceptibility test methods CS114, CS115, and CS116. The GPS Antenna was returned to Antcom. The GPS Antenna, P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N, S/N 1007-A241353, met the specification requirements of MIL-STD-461F for conducted susceptibility test methods CS114, Curve 5 (modified extended range 200 MHz to 400 MHz). The GPS Antenna was returned to Antcom for post tests and final evaluation. It was the responsibility of the Antcom representative to operate and monitor the GPS Antenna throughout testing, and report any indications of degradation or malfunction to NTS. The customer did not report any degradation or malfunction. The test results are tabulated in the test summary, and the referenced test data and graphs are presented in Appendix A. 2.1 Pass/Fail Criteria The EUT shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance, or deviation from specified indications. 7

8 3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION OF TESTING 3.1 Security Classification The test sample was unclassified. 3.2 Test Facility February 17, 2011 February 18, 2011 Testing was performed outside of the chamber was in the NTS EMI open area. March 31, 2011 One (1) NTS 23' x 15' x 11' double-solid shielded enclosure was used for the EMI/EMC testing covered by this report. The enclosure is manufactured of zinc plated 20-gauge cold-rolled steel panels. The ambient level is at least 6 db below the specification limit. May 20, 2011 One (1) NTS 20' x 20' x 12' double-solid shielded enclosure was used for the EMI/EMC testing covered by this report. The enclosure is manufactured of zinc plated 20-gauge cold-rolled steel panels. The ambient level is at least 6 db below the specification limit. 3.3 Ground Plane The ground planes used for the EMI/EMC tests covered by this report was a 40" x 191" x 0.065" and 4' x 20' x 0.065" copper sheet (the top of the bench) bonded to the shielded enclosure in accordance with the specification requirements. 8

9 3.4 Test Equipment The test instruments used during testing covered by this report are presented in the equipment list in Appendix B Instrumentation Calibration Policy The instrumentation used in the performance of these tests is periodically calibrated and standardized within manufacturer's rated accuracies and are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The calibration procedures and practices are in accordance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and ISO 17025:2005. Certification of calibration is on file subject to inspection by authorized personnel. 3.5 Test Setup Typical test setup photographs showing the test sample and associated equipment used are included in Appendix B. 3.6 References a. RTCA/DO-160E b. MIL-STD-461F c. MIL-STD-461F, Paragraph 5.13, Figure CS114-1 (modified) d. ANSI NCSL Z540-1 e. ISO 17025: Source Inspection Inspection was by NTS QA. 3.8 Measured Primary Power and Bond Resistance of Test Sample Primary Power and Bond Resistance was not performed. 9

10 4.0 DISPOSITION OF TEST SAMPLE Upon conclusion of the test program, the test item was returned to: Antcom Corporation 367 Van Ness Way, Suite 602 Torrance, California

11 A P P E N D I X A TEST DATA 11

12 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 12

13 13 Test Report No

14 Conducted Susceptibility CS114 14

15 15 Test Report No

16 16 Test Report No

17 17 Test Report No

18 18 Test Report No

19 19 Test Report No

20 20 Test Report No

21 21 Test Report No

22 Conducted Susceptibility CS115 22

23 23 Test Report No

24 24 Test Report No

25 25 Test Report No

26 26 Test Report No

27 27 Test Report No

28 28 Test Report No

29 Conducted Susceptibility CS116 29

30 30 Test Report No

31 31 Test Report No

32 32 Test Report No

33 33 Test Report No

34 34 Test Report No

35 35 Test Report No

36 36 Test Report No

37 Conducted Susceptibility CS MHz 400 MHz (modified extended range) 37

38 38 Test Report No

39 39 Test Report No

40 40 Test Report No

41 41 Test Report No

42 42 Test Report No

43 43 Test Report No

44 Test Logs 44

45 45 Test Report No

46 46 Test Report No

47 47 Test Report No

48 A P P E N D I X B EQUIPMENT LIST* TEST SETUP PHOTOGRAPHS * The instrumentation used in the performance of these tests is periodically calibrated and standardized within the manufacturer's rated accuracies. The calibration procedures and practices are in accordance with ANSI NCSL Z540-1 and ISO 17025:2005. Certification of calibration is on file subject to inspection by request. 48

49 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration ELECTROSTATIC Schaffner Instruments ESD Simulator 12 months DISCHARGE (ESD) Model 930C, S/N Due /17/11 Range: Air: 200V to 16.5KV, 100V Steps Contact: 200V to 9KV, 100V Steps Accuracy: ±5% NTS Control No. FL 0718 CONDUCTED Marconi Signal Generator 12 months SUSCEPTIBILITY Model 2031, S/N /065 Due CS114 Range: 10 khz-5.7 GHz 3/31/11 Accuracy: N/A NTS Control FL 5823 HP Spectrum Analyzer 12 months Model 8594E, S/N 3801A05970 Due Range: 9 khz GHz Accuracy: ±210 Hz NTS Control No. FL 4854 HP Spectrum Analyzer 12 months Model 8594E, S/N 3647U02713 Due Range: 9 khz GHz Accuracy: ±210 Hz NTS Control No. FL 4855 ENI RF Amplifier Model No. 2100L, S/N 1049 Range: 10 khz 12 MHz Accuracy: +1.5 db NTS Control No. FL 4815 ENI RF Amplifier Model No. 5100L, S/N 134 Range: 1.5 MHz 400 MHz Accuracy: +1.5 db NTS Control No. FL 4792 Not Required Not Required 49

50 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration A.H. Systems Broadband Current Probe 24 months Model BCP-518, S/N 133 Due Range: 100 khz 500 MHz Accuracy: +1dB NTS Control No. FL 3603 Solar Current Injection Probe Model N, S/N Range: 2 MHz 500 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 4758 Solar Bulk Current Injection Probe Model N, S/N Range: 2 MHz MHz Accuracy: +1dB NTS Control No. FL 0705 Not Required Not Required Solar Electronics Current Probe 24 months Model , S/N Due Range: 20 Hz 8 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 0863 Amplifier Research Coupler Model DC2500M5, S/N Range: 10 khz 250 MHz Accuracy: +0.9dB NTS Control No. FL 4790 Aeroflex/Weinschel Attenuator Model , S/N BZ1840 Range: DC to 18 GHz Accuracy: ±0.75 NTS Control No. FL 5314 Not Required Not Required 50

51 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration CONDUCTED Solar Electronics Pulse Generator Not Required SUSCEPTIBILITY Model , S/N CS115 Range: 1 khz 10 MHz 3/31/11 Accuracy: +1dB NTS Control No. FL 2592 FCC Calibration Fixture Model FCC-BCICF-2, S/N 312 Range: 100 khz 1 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3328 Not Required Solar Electronics RF Current Probe 24 months Model , S/N Due Range: 10 khz 150 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 0649 FCC Bulk Current Injection Probe Model F-140, S/N 479 Range: 100 khz 1 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3577 Bird Coaxial Resistor Model , S/N 257 Range: 1.1 max., DC to 1 GHz 1.25 max., 1 to 2 GHz 1.3 max., 2 to 2.4 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3965 Solar High Voltage Attenuator Model , S/N Range: DC to 1 GHz, 40 db, 50 Ohms Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 5530 Not Required Not Required Not Required 51

52 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration Tektronix Digital Oscilloscope 12 months Model TDS684B, S/N B Due Range: 1 GHz and 500 MHz Bandwidth Accuracy: 1.5% vertical NTS Control No. FL 3550 CONDUCTED Solar Transient Pulse Generator Not Required SUSCEPTIBILITY Model , S/N CS116 Range: 10 khz MHz 3/31/11 Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 4109 FCC Calibration Fixture Model FCC-BCICF-2, S/N 312 Range: 100 khz 1 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3328 Not Required Solar Electronics RF Current Probe 24 months Model , S/N Due Range: 10 khz 150 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 0649 FCC Bulk Current Injection Probe Model F-140, S/N 479 Range: 100 khz 1 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3577 Bird Coaxial Resistor Model , S/N 257 Range: 1.1 max., DC to 1 GHz 1.25 max., 1 to 2 GHz 1.3 max., 2 to 2.4 GHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3965 Not Required Not Required 52

53 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration Solar High Voltage Attenuator Model , S/N Range: DC to 1 GHz, 40 db, 50 Ohms Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 5530 Not Required Tektronix Digital Oscilloscope 12 months Model TDS684B, S/N B Due Range: 1 GHz and 500 MHz Bandwidth Accuracy: 1.5% vertical NTS Control No. FL 3550 CONDUCTED Marconi Signal Generator 24 months SUSCEPTIBILITY Model 2024/03/05, S/N /065 Due CS114 Range: 9 khz 2.4 GHz 3/31/11 Accuracy: ±1.6dB NTS Control No. FL 5749 HP Spectrum Analyzer 12 months Model 8594E, S/N 3801A05970 Due Range: 9 khz GHz Accuracy: ±210 Hz NTS Control No. FL 4854 HP Spectrum Analyzer 12 months Model 8594E, S/N 3647U02713 Due Range: 9 khz GHz Accuracy: ±210 Hz NTS Control No. FL 4855 Amplifier Research Coupler Model DC2500M5, S/N Range: 10 khz 250 MHz Accuracy: +0.9dB NTS Control No. FL 4790 Not Required 53

54 EQUIPMENT LIST Description Apparatus Calibration ENI RF Amplifier Model No. 2100L, S/N 1049 Range: 10 khz 12 MHz Accuracy: +1.5 db NTS Control No. FL 4815 ENI RF Amplifier Model No. 5100L, S/N 134 Range: 1.5 MHz 400 MHz Accuracy: +1.5 db NTS Control No. FL 4792 Aeroflex/Weinschel Attenuator Model , S/N BZ1971 Range: DC to 18 GHz Accuracy: NA NTS Control No. FL 5346 Bird Electronics 50 ohm Coaxial Load Resistor Model 8201, S/N NSN Range: N/A, Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 2676 Solar Calibration Fixture Model , S/N NSN Range: N/A, Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 3964 Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required Not Required A.H. Systems Current Probe 24 months Model BCP-518, S/N 139 Due Range: 100 khz 500 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 4771 Solar Current Injection Probe Model N, S/N Range: 2 MHz 450 MHz Accuracy: N/A NTS Control No. FL 4757 Not Required 54

55 Equipment Under Test (EUT) GPS Antenna GPS Antenna P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N S/N 1007-A

56 GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) TSO-C144, DO-160D, E1-CBX(S)XSFDXS GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) S/N 1007-A

57 ESD GPS Antenna P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N S/N 1007-A

58 GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) P/N 42G1215A-XT-1-N GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) TSO-C144, DO-160D, E1-CBX(S)XSFDXS GPS Antenna Identification Labels (close-up) S/N 1007-A

59 Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 Test Setup Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 Probes on Signal Cable 59

60 Conducted Susceptibility, CS115 Test Setup Conducted Susceptibility, CS115 Probes on Signal Cable 60

61 Conducted Susceptibility, CS116 Test Setup Conducted Susceptibility, CS116 Probes on Signal Cable 61

62 Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 (200 MHz 400 MHz) Calibration Setup Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 (200 MHz 400 MHz) Test Setup 62

63 Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 (200 MHz 400 MHz) Photograph 1 Probes on Signal Cable (Antenna Port) Conducted Susceptibility, CS114 (200 MHz 400 MHz) Photograph 2 Probes on Signal Cable (Antenna Port) 63

64 Signatures Service For: Antcom Corporation 367 Van Ness Way, Suite 602 Torrance, California Purchase Order No: A10490 This is to certify that the preceding report is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS Ba Nguyen, Preparer/Program Manager Betty Matteson, Quality Assurance Manager 64