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29th November 2019, 19:29 #1
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Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
Hello all,
I would like to calculate the uV/m that would be seen using an EIRP on my transmitter in order to get a rough estimate of the Radiated Power I'll be working with.
I am working on a product using a 433MHz transmitter module (CC1310). The product will fall under FCC 15.231(e) where i'm designing under a specific uV/m maximum.
I need to determine whether the allowable FCC uV/m will be enough for my product.
What I know about my transmitter is Maximum Output Power: 14dBm
This converter tool (https://www.eeweb.com/tools/rf-unit-converter) tells me 14dBm = 1.33E+6uV but that seems rather high.
Am I going about this the correct way?
If anyone here has dealt with FCC or ERP levels I would gladly appreciate any knowledge.
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29th November 2019, 20:46 #2
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
14dBm ≙ 25mW, which generates 1.12V @ 50Ω - nearly your stated value.
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
No you are firstly asking about relation between transmitted power and EIRP, a matter of antenna gain. Secondly between EIRP and field strength. Power density at a specific distance is EIRP/sphere surface area. Convert to field strength by applying field impedance of 377 ohms.
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You can use Rohde&Schwarz field strength and power estimator for the calculation.
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
I presume you're aware of the limitations for 15.231 E. (max. 1 sec transmission, max. 1/30 duty cycle, min. 10 sec. silence). Also permitted transmitter power is very low, about -22.5 dBm EIRP at 433 MHz.
Most SRD (small radio devices) in the FCC domain are utilizing 915 MHz band (FCC 15.249), -1 dBm EIRP.
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
In this case, transmitter power can be increased according to the expectable body attenuation.
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
FCC measures actual field strength in 3 m distance. If you can prove that your application environment involves a respective attenuation, it should be considered. It would be good to have an antenna setup that can be used in the lab.
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Re: Relating Transmitter dBm to uV/m and EIRP
It really would, but I don't know if I could replicate what an FCC certified testing facility would use for Field Strength.
If a testing facility measures the field strength as slightly over the FCC limits then I would need to go back to design and attenuate transmit power, then pay for re-testing and hope I came close. Seems like an extreme waste of money. I know calculating field strength is a normal thing but somehow I highly doubt you can get very close to real-world values. So many variables.
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