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, Suite 102
Kanata ON Canada K2K 3J1
Tel.: +1-613-435-8300
Fax: +1-613-435-8306

E Field Antenna Probes (Single Probe Solution)

E-AP-Ez
E-AP-Ex/Ey/Ez
E-AP-KIT
APREL Laboratories antenna probes utilize
a scientifically developed sensor
arrangement which allows for high
sensitivity and directivity detection of
electric fields.

Infinitely small elements within the

probes are designed to allow the user to
detect electric (E) fields emitted by Radio
Frequency sources including integrated
circuits. The probe is designed to be
connected to the APREL EM-ISight. A
separate LNA (Low Noise Amplifier)
allows for greater sensitivity and can be
connected between the probe and EM-
ISight to increase the dynamic range.

The E Field antenna probes have been

fully characterized and assessed for
sensitivity in air from 10kHz up to 6GHz. Characterization is done through numerical
modeling and physical quantification of the values through experimental analysis and
validated during calibration.

The probe has a standard SMA interface and comes in an Ez or Ex/Ey/Ez package. The
probes can be purchased separately or as a package both of which have the same form
factor. When ordering the user must specify which probe model they require.

Compliant Standards FCC Part 15, IEC, EEC, CENELEC

Frequency Range 10 kHz ~ 6 GHz
Sensitivity -20dBm @ 10kHz
Linearity +/- 0.1dBm
Sensor Offset 1mm (± 0.02 mm)
Isolation Shielded coaxial transmission line for high magnetic field
rejection
Sensor Thickness 0.035mm (± 0.005 mm)
Sensor Length 4 cm (± 0.02 mm)
Shaft Diameter 19 mm (± 0.2 mm)
Probe Tip Radius 5 mm (± 0.2 mm)
Probe Length 9.3 cm (± 0.2 mm)
Connector Type SMA
Material ABS
Custom and smaller Probes are available on request

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Kanata ON Canada K2K 3J1
Tel.: +1-613-435-8300
Fax: +1-613-435-8306

All probes manufactured have been Additional calibration using a micro

assessed on a Vector Network Analyzer for
response from 10kHz up to 6GHz to
ensure they have an uncertainty of less
than 0.2dBm from predicted trends.
Additional tests are conducted at specific
frequency points to determine the
coupling factor and this can be provided
as part of an additional probe calibration
service.
stripline is performed at specific bands
which can be requested by the user.
The same technology is used in the design
of the hand held probe as that what is
used on the EM-ISight thus correlation can
be easily achieved.

Probe Characterization from

Numerical Model

Probe Response Calibration

Factors

The typical response for the probes when calibrated is presented in the plot below and can
be used as a reference for determining the probe coupling factor (antenna factor) which
relates to the probe at a specific distance and frequency. Probes can be calibrated to specific
frequencies as specified by the user at an extra cost.

V2.2 E-Field Probe Coupling Loss

-20
Magnitude dB

-40

-60

-80

-100

-120
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency GHz

Ez Monopole Ezxy Complex

Typical Probe Response from 10kHz to 6GHz

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