Development of a hybrid semi-anechoic/reverberation chamber for radiated immunity testing of complex systems

The rapid expansion of new technologies in the automotive industry, such as those used by the advanced driver-assistance system necessitates efficient compliance with the electromagnetic environments where these devices are installed. The Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) discipline provides both the normative and technological framework that enables interoperability between electronic systems coexisting in the same electromagnetic environment, aiming to reduce potential vulnerabilities. However, as technology advances rapidly, it becomes increasingly important for the normative framework to evolve and research new methodologies to bridge the gap between existing standards and the challenges posed by these emerging technologies.

This thesis investigates a testing methodology used to assess the susceptibility of electronic devices to high-strength electric fields, known as the Hybrid Chamber. A Hybrid Chamber is a specialized electromagnetic testing environment that combines features of two types of chambe