A TEM Cell for Electromagnetic Pulse Applications: Design Considerations and Mechanical Details,

This report discusses the mechanical details and some electrical properties of a Transverse Electromagnetic TEM cell, an Electromagnetic Pulse EMP generator and a terminating network. It is an implementation of a design described in detail in DREO Report No. 1084 1991. The cell is primarily designed to generate the fast rise time few ns and high field levels 50 kVm associated with an EMP. However, it is fabricated in a modular format so that, for example, the high voltage pulse generator can be removed and replaced with an extended taper that will allow conventional EMC measurements to be performed. Such a format significantly increases the versatility of the cell.