SSP 30237 Revision C

Space Station Electromagnetic

Emission and Susceptibility
Requirements
International Space Station

Revision C
May 31, 1996
     
  


esa
european space agency

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Space Station Program Office
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
SSP 30237 Revision C

REVISION AND HISTORY PAGE

REV. DESCRIPTION PUB.

DATE
– SDR Version 03–07–94

B Revision B (Reference SSCBD 000008 R1, Eff. 6–03–94) Revised to Transition from
Freedom to ISS. Changes include extensive simplification of requirements and scope. 09–30–94

C Revision C (SSCD 000263, EFF. 09–04–97) 01–29–97

Administrative Update
SSP 30237 Revision C

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMMISION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

i
SSP 30237 Revision C

PREFACE

The Space Station Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility Requirements for

Electromagnetic Compatibility document establishes the requirements for the control of the
electromagnetic emission and susceptibility characteristics of electronic, electrical and
electromechanical equipment and subsystems designed or procured for use by the International
Space Station Alpha Program. The contents of this document are intended to be consistent with
the requirements of SSP30243 (Space Station Requirements for Electromagnetic Effects) and
SSP 41000, (System Specification for the Space Station). The Space Station Electromagnetic
Emission and Susceptibility Requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility shall be
implemented on all SSP contracts and internal activities. This document is under the control of
the Space Station Control Board.

ii
SSP 30237 Revision C

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM OFFICE

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMMISION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

CONCURRENCE

PREPARED BY:
PRINT NAME ORGN

SIGNATURE DATE

CHECKED BY: PRINT NAME ORGN

SIGNATURE DATE

SUPERVISED BY (BOEING):
PRINT NAME ORGN

SIGNATURE DATE

SUPERVISED BY (NASA):
PRINT NAME ORGN

SIGNATURE DATE

DQA:
PRINT NAME ORGN

SIGNATURE DATE

iii
SSP 30237 Revision C

NASA/ASI

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

For NASA DATE

For ASI DATE

iv
SSP 30237 Revision C

NASA/CSA

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

For NASA DATE

For CSA DATE

v
SSP 30237 Revision C

NASA/ESA

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

For NASA DATE

ESA Concurrence: Reference SSP 50019 Joint Management Plan

and JESA 30000, Section 3, Appendix B. DATE

vi
SSP 30237 Revision C

NASA/NASDA

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

MAY 31, 1996

For NASA DATE

For NASDA DATE

Caveat: Concur with, subject to completion of detailed
review and coordination of paragraph [Link].2 with NASA.

vii
SSP 30237 Revision C

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION PROGRAM

SPACE STATION ELECTROMAGNETIC EMMISION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS

LIST OF CHANGES
MAY 31, 1996

All changes to paragraphs, tables, and figures in this document are shown below:
SSCBD ENTRY DATE CHANGE PARAGRAPH(S)

000008 R1 6–3–94 Revision B All

5–31–96 Revision C All

viii
SSP30237 Revision C

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE

1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

1.1 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.2 APPLICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.3 EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
1.4 PRECEDENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
2.0 DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
3.0 REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.1 DEFINITION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND
SUSCEPTIBILITY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.1.1 SELF–COMPATIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.2 EQUIPMENT EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
3.2.1 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
[Link] CE01, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
[Link].2 CE01 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
[Link] CE03, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
[Link].2 CE03 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
[Link] CE07, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
[Link].2 CE07 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
3.2.2 CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
[Link] CS01, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
[Link].2 CS01 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
[Link].3 ALTERNATE CS01 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link] CS02, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link].2 CS02 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link] CS06, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4
[Link].2 CS06 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5
3.2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
[Link] RE02, RADIATED EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
[Link].2 RE02 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
[Link].2.1 NARROWBAND ELECTRIC FIELD EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

ix
SSP30237 Revision C

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE

3.2.4 RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8

[Link] RS02, RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
[Link].2 RS02 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
[Link] RS03, RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
[Link].2 RS03 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
3.2.5 LEAKAGE EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
[Link] LE01, AC POWER USER LEAKAGE CURRENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
[Link].1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
[Link].2 LE01 LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3.3 DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3.4 VERIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
3.4.1 TESTING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

APPENDICES
APPENDIX PAGE

A ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1

B GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE

3–1 CS06 AND RS02 EQUIPMENT LIMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

3–2 ISSA EMISSION LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7

x
 SSP 30237 Revision C

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE

This requirements document establishes the design requirements for the control of the
electromagnetic emission and susceptibility characteristics of electronic, electrical and
electromechanical equipment and subsystems designed or procured for use by the International
Space Station Program. Such equipment and subsystems may be used independently or as an
integral part of other subsystems or systems.

1.2 APPLICATION

The requirements of this document are applicable to Space Station electrical and electronic
equipment. The applicability of the emission and susceptibility requirements is dependent upon
the intended location or installation of the equipment or subsystem. Where deviation from the
test level requirements is made based on intended installation and location, the deviation shall be
documented and approved by the Electromagnetics Technical Advisory Team. Waiver or
deviation shall be submitted per DR: PC09 (Waiver and Deviations).

1.3 EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY DESIGNATIONS

The emission and susceptibility requirements in this document and corresponding test methods
of SSP 30238, Space Station Electromagnetic Techniques, are designated in accordance with an
alphanumeric coding system where:
C = Conducted
R = Radiated
E = Emission
L = Leakage
S = Susceptibility.

1.4 PRECEDENCE

SSP 41000, System Specification for the Space Station defines the design and performance
requirements for the Space Station Program and invokes SSP 30243, Space Station
Requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility. SSP 30243 involves this document for
electromagnetic emission and susceptibility requirements. In the event of any conflict between
SSP 30243, and this document, SSP 30243 shall take precedence.

1–1
SSP 30237 Revision C

2.0 DOCUMENTS

The following documents include specifications, models, standards, guidelines, handbooks, and
other special publications. The term “Current Issue” is shown in place of the specific date and
issue when the document is under Space Station Control Board control.
DOCUMENT NO. TITLE

SSP 30238 Space Station Electromagnetic Techniques

Rev. C
Reference Paragraphs 1.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.4.1

SSP 30243 Space Station Requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility

Rev. D
Reference Paragraph 1.4 and 3.3

SSP 41000 System Requirements for the Space Station

Rev. A
Reference Paragraph 1.4

SSP 41173 Space Station Quality Assurance Requirements

Rev. Basic
Reference Paragraph 4.0

2–1
 SSP 30237 Revision C

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 DEFINITION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

Electronic, electrical, electromechanical equipment and subsystems emissions and

susceptibilities shall comply with these requirements. Testing of the equipment to ensure
compliance to the requirements of this document shall be performed using the test methods given
in SSP 30238, Space Station Electromagnetic Techniques.

3.1.1 SELF–COMPATIBILITY

The EUT, designed in accordance with the Space Station EMC requirements, shall not
malfunction and performance shall not be degraded during EMI testing.

3.2 EQUIPMENT EMISSION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY LIMITS

This paragraph defines emission and susceptibility test limits for Space Station flight equipment
and subsystems, including payloads. General EMI test techniques are contained in SSP 30238,
Space Station Electromagnetic Techniques. Approval of design procedures and techniques does
not relieve the supplier of the responsibility of meeting the emission, and susceptibility test
limits. A waiver is required for equipment which cannot meet the emission and susceptibility
test requirements. The threshold of susceptibility shall be determined for equipment unable to
meet the susceptibility test limits.

3.2.1 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS

Wiring between two or more ORUs shall be exempt from the conducted emission test
requirements provided the specific ORUs are tested as a single unit. Wiring external to the
group of ORUs tested as a unit shall meet the test limit requirements of this document.

[Link] CE01, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS

Direct current power, low frequency, 30 Hz to 15 kHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CE01 is applicable only for narrowband emissions between 30 hertz (Hz) and 15 kilohertz (kHz)
on direct current (dc) leads which obtain power from or provide power to other equipment,
distribution panels or subsystems.

3–1
SSP 30237 Revision C

[Link].2 CE01 LIMITS

Electromagnetic emissions shall not appear on dc leads in excess of the following values as
shown below. The emission limit shown below is for equipment drawing one amp or less. For
equipment drawing more than one amp, the limit, in dB shown below shall be raised by 20 x log
I, where I equals the total dc current used by the equipment under test.

Frequency Emissions
30Hz–200Hz 110 decibels (dB) above 1 microampere
200Hz–15kHz Decreasing log–linearly with increasing frequency from 110 to 74 dB above
1 microampere

The limits shall be measured with an effective bandwidth not exceeding 100 Hz.

[Link] CE03, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS

Direct current power leads, 15 kHz to 50 MHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CE03 is applicable only for narrowband emissions between 15 kHz and 50 megahertz (MHz) on
dc leads which obtain power from other sources or provide power to other equipment,
distribution panels or subsystems.

[Link].2 CE03 LIMITS

Electromagnetic emissions shall not appear on dc power leads in excess of the following values
as shown below for narrowband emissions: The limit shown below is for equipment drawing
one amp or less. For equipment drawing more than one amp, the limit shown below shall be
raised by 20 x log I, where I equals the total dc current used by the equipment under test.

Frequency Emissions
15kHz–500kHz Decreasing log–linearly with increasing frequency from 74 to 45 dB above 1
microampere
500kHz–50MHz 45 dB above 1 microampere

[Link] CE07, CONDUCTED EMISSIONS

Direct current power leads, spikes, time domain.

3–2
 SSP 30237 Revision C

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CE07 is applicable for dc input power leads.

[Link].2 CE07 LIMITS

CE07 on/off and mode switching transients shall not exceed the envelope defined by the
following values listed below. Repetitive on/off and mode switching transients shall not occur
more frequently than every 100 milliseconds.

Time (Micro– Percentage of Nominal Line Voltage

Seconds)
0.1–10 ± 50 percent
10–50 Decreasing log–linearly with increasing time from ± 50 percent to ± 20 Percent
50–1000 Decreasing log–linearly with increasing time from ± 20 percent to ± 5 Percent or ± 6
volts(V), whichever is greater
1000–10,000 Decreasing log–linearly with increasing time from ± 5 percent or ± 6 volts (V) to ± 0.5 per-
cent or ± 0.5 V, whichever is greater
10,000–100,000 ± 0.5 percent or ± 0.5V, whichever is greater

3.2.2 CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY

[Link] CS01, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY

Direct current power leads, 30 Hz to 50 kHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CS01 is applicable to equipment and subsystems using dc power.

[Link].2 CS01 LIMITS

The EUT shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance, or deviation from
specified indications beyond the tolerances indicated in the individual equipment or subsystem
specification when subjected to electromagnetic energy injected onto its power leads less than or
equal to the values as shown on the following page.

3–3
SSP 30237 Revision C

Frequency Voltage
30Hz–2kHz 5 V root mean square (rms) or 10 percent of the supply voltage (E1), which-
ever is less
2kHz–50kHz Decreasing log–linearly with increasing frequency from 5 V rms, or E1
whichever is less, to either 1 V rms or 1 percent of the supply voltage,
whichever is less

[Link].3 ALTERNATE CS01 LIMITS

The requirement is also met when the audio power source specified in SSP 30238 adjusted to
dissipate 50 W in a 0.5–ohm load, cannot develop the required voltage at the EUT power input
terminals, and the EUT is not susceptible to the output of the signal source.

[Link] CS02, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY

Direct current power leads, 50 kHz to 50 MHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CS02 is applicable between 50 kHz and 50 MHz for equipment and subsystem dc power leads,
including power returns which are not grounded internally to the equipment or subsystem.

[Link].2 CS02 LIMITS

The equipment a subsystem shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance or
deviation from specified indications beyond the tolerances indicated in the individual equipment
or subsystem specification when subjected to 1 V rms from a 50–ohm source. The test signal
shall be applied to the equipment power line near the equipment input terminals. The
requirement is also met under the following condition: a 1 Watt source of 50–ohms impedance
cannot develop the required voltage at the EUT power input terminals, and the EUT is not
susceptible to the output of the signal source.

[Link] CS06, CONDUCTED SUSCEPTIBILITY

Spikes, power leads.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

CS06 is applicable to equipment and subsystem dc power leads, including grounds and returns
which are not grounded internally to the equipment or subsystem.

3–4
SSP 30237 Revision C

[Link].2 CS06 LIMITS

The EUT shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance or deviation from
specified indications beyond the tolerances indicated in the individual equipment or subsystem
specification when the test spikes, each having the waveform shown on figure 3–1, are applied
sequentially to the dc power input leads. The values of E and t are given below. Each spike
shall be superimposed on the powerline voltage waveform.
— Spike #1 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t = 10 microseconds ± 20 percent
— Spike #2 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t = 0.15 microseconds ± 20 percent.

+
E

O.1E Time
Voltage
t

–
The test sample shall be subjected to the spike(s)
with the waveform shown and with the specified voltage(s)
and pulsewidth(s)

SPIKE #1 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t=10 microseconds ± 20 percent

SPIKE #2 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t=0.15 microseconds ± 20 percent

FIGURE 3–1 CS06 AND RS02 EQUIPMENT LIMIT

3–5
 SSP 30237 Revision C

3.2.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS

[Link] RE02, RADIATED EMISSIONS

Electric field, 14 kHz to 10 GHz (narrowband), 13.5–15.5 GHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

RE02 is applicable for radiated emissions from equipment and subsystems, cables (including
control, pulse, IF, power and antenna transmission lines) and interconnecting wiring of the test
sample; for narrowband emissions, it applies at the fundamental frequencies and all spurious
emissions including harmonics, but does not apply for radiation from antennas. This
requirement is applicable for narrowband emissions from 14 kHz to 10 GHz, 13.5–15.5 GHz.

[Link].2 RE02 LIMITS

E–field emissions shall not be radiated in excess of those specified in the following paragraphs.
Above 30 MHz, the limits shall be met for both horizontally and vertically polarized waves.
Measurement shall be made in the peak detector mode.

[Link].2.1 NARROWBAND ELECTRIC FIELD EMISSIONS

Narrowband E–field emissions shall not be radiated in excess of the following values as shown
below and in figure 3–2 at the required test distance, 1 m.

Frequency Emissions
14kHz–10MHz 56 dBµV/m
10MHz–259MHz Increasing log–linearly with increasing frequency from 56 to 86
dBµV/m (16dB per decade)
259MHz–10 GHz Increasing log–linearly with increasing frequency from 46 to 72
dBµV/m (16dB per decade)
13.5–15.5 GHz 76 dBµV/m

3–6
 SSP 30237 Revision C
dB volt/meter

90

85

80
FIGURE 3–2 ISSA EMISSION LIMITS

75
dB volt/meter

70
3–7

65

60

55

50

45

40
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000

FREQUENCY megahertz
 SSP 30237 Revision C

3.2.4 RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY

[Link] RS02, RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY

Magnetic induction field.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

RS02 is applicable for all equipment and subsystems. These susceptibility signals are
electromagnetically coupled into the equipment and/or subsystem wiring.

[Link].2 RS02 LIMITS

The EUT shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance, or deviation from
specified indications beyond the tolerances indicated in the individual equipment or subsystem
specification when subjected sequentially to the test spikes, shown in figure 3–1 each having the
waveform with the values of E and t are given below:
— Spike #1 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t = 10 microseconds ± 20 percent
— Spike #2 E = ± Twice the nominal line voltage, t = 0.15 microseconds ± 20 percent.

[Link] RS03, RADIATED SUSCEPTIBILITY

Electric field, 14 kHz to 20 GHz.

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

RS03 is applicable for all equipment and subsystems between 14 kHz and 20 GHz. Above 10
GHz, this requirement applies only at specific frequencies and amplitudes known to be present at
the Space Station. Below 10 GHz, this requirement shall be increased only at specific
frequencies and amplitudes known to be present at the ISSA. Module shielding effectiveness
can be used to limit the levels applied.

[Link].2 RS03 LIMITS

The EUT shall not exhibit any malfunction, degradation of performance, or deviation, from
specified indications beyond the tolerances indicated in the individual equipment or subsystem
specification when subjected to the radiated electric fields less than or equal to those specified
herein. Above 30 MHz, the requirement shall be met for both horizontally and vertically
polarized waves. As a minimum, the levels on the following page apply at either the specific
frequencies stated or across the ranges stated:

3–8
 SSP 30237 Revision C

Frequency/Range Radiated Electric Field Level

14kHz–200MHz 5 V/m
200MHz–8GHz 60 V/m
8GHz–10GHz 20 V/m
2.2GHz 161 V/m
8.5GHz 79 V/m
13.7GHz–15.2GHz 250 V/m

3.2.5 LEAKAGE EMISSIONS

[Link] LE01, AC POWER USER LEAKAGE CURRENT

[Link].1 APPLICABILITY

LE01 is applicable for all equipment and subsystems that use ac power.

[Link].2 LE01 LIMITS

The leakage current for all equipment and subsystems using ac power, as measured between
chassis and input power, at the power frequency, shall not exceed 5 milliamperes.

3.3 DOCUMENTATION

Documentation shall be per the requirements of SSP 30243.

3.4 VERIFICATION

3.4.1 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

The test requirements and techniques of SSP 30238 shall be used to determine compliance with
the applicable emission and susceptibility test limit requirements of this document. When an
EUT susceptibility is noted, the thresholds of susceptibility shall be determined. Equipment that
is intended to be operated as a subsystem shall be tested as such to the applicable emission and
susceptibility limits whenever practical.

3–9
SSP 30237 Revision C

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

All quality assurance provisions shall be in accordance with the Space Station Program Quality
Assurance Program Requirements as specified in SSP 41173.

4.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSPECTION

Unless otherwise specified, the supplier is responsible for the performance of inspection
requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the supplier may use his own
facilities or any other commercial laboratory acceptable to National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) or responsible IP agencies. NASA or IP agencies reserves the right to
perform any of the inspections set forth in the requirements document where such inspections are
deemed necessary to assure supplies and/or services conform with prescribed requirements.

4–1
SSP 30237 Revision C

APPENDIX A ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ac Alternating Current

dB Decibel

dBm Decibel relative to one milliwatt

dBmV Decibel relative to one millivolt

dc Direct Current

EMI Electromagnetic Interference

EUT Equipment Under Test

GHz Gigahertz

Hz Hertz

IF Intermediate Frequency

kHz Kilohertz

m Meter

MHz Megahertz

NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administation

RF Radio Frequency

rms Root Mean Square

V Microvolt

V/MHz Microvolt per megahertz

V Volt

W Watt

A–1
 SSP 30237 Revision C

APPENDIX B GLOSSARY

CABLE, ELECTRICAL
Two or more solid or stranded conductors insulated from each other and routed together or
enclosed by a common covering; or one conductor enclosed by but insulated from another
conductor or a metallic shield.

EQUIPMENT
Any electrical, electronic, or electromechanical device or collection of devices intended to
operate as a single unit and to perform a single function. As used herein, equipment includes
but is not limited to the following: receivers; transmitters; transponders; power supplies; hand
tools; processors; test apparatus; and test instruments.

SUBSYSTEM
A collection of equipment designed and integrated to perform a single function where in any
equipment within the subsystem is not required to function as an individual equipment.

SYSTEM
A collection of equipment, subsystems, skills, and techniques capable of performing or
supporting an operational role. A complete system includes related facilities, equipment,
subsystems, materials, services, and personnel required for its operation to the degree that it can
be considered self–sufficient within its operational environment.

WIRE, ELECTRICAL
A single current–carrying conductor of one or more strands covered with a suitable insulating
material.

B–1