Week 1: Assignment RF Safety

Week #1 

Assignment: rf Safety

Welcome to the Anechoic Chamber Lab! (MEB 2420)

Find at least two things "wrong" with this picture?

Ready......

Ok. So, if the power is OFF, we are all good. Nothing is wrong with this picture.

If the power is ON, however, no one should be in the anechoic chamber, and the door should be closed. And never look into a microwave / RF source (the antenna), because your eyes are one of the most sensitive parts of your body to this type of radiation.

Instructions

 (Links to an external site.)Review this training from Berkeley, take notes (submit your notes for this assignment):

https://ehs.berkeley.edu/laser-safety/non-ionizing-radiation-safety-manual

Useful Resources

Related Standards and Regulations:

https://safety.army.mil/radiation

Care of the vector network analyzer (VNA): The VNA is a low power source. A passive device (anything not requiring an external power source) can be safely measured with the VNA.

• https://nscainc.com/network-analyzer-preventive-maintenance-tips/

Calibrating a VNA

• https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/test-methods/rf-vector-network-analyzer-vna/how-to-calibrate-vna.php

•  (Links to an external site.)CARE of cables and connectors:

  • https://nscainc.com/the-weakest-link-cable-and-connector-care-tips/

Submit

Submit your notes on the safety training.

To submit on Canvas: Click the SUBMIT button that is associated with this assignment. Use one of the following methods to submit your assignment

• Copy and paste or type your paper in the text area
• Upload your paper in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format 

Grading

Your paper will be graded according to the following criteria:

Notes are a reasonable representation of the material in the safety training. (approximately 1/2-1 page)