Project: SAR measurement using vector probes

Acronym	16NRM07 Vector SAR (Reference Number: 16NRM07)
Duration	01/05/2017 - 30/04/2020
Project Topic	International regulations require that the energy from mobile phone electromagnetic fields which is absorbed by their users - the specific absorption rate (SAR) - does not exceed safe limits. Current single sensor SAR measurement approaches require excessive testing time and are unable to measure all possible configurations of modern mobile devices. An improved vector based measurement approach has been developed, which uses arrays of sensors to “image” the fields. This is 100 times faster and measures a wider range of parameters, but needs standardisation.This project will develop traceable calibration methods, software and modelling tools, and uncertainty analysis for vector based approaches, and validate their performance for real-world devices. Results will inform the new IEC 62209-3 standard, which will allow the use of vector based systems for SAR testing, and also support development of new 5G standards. This will reduce testing time for mobile device manufacturers, decrease the time to market, and build higher public confidence in mobile safety.
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Network	EMPIR
Call	EMPIR Call 2016

Number	Name	Role	Country
1	Laboratoire national de métrologie et d'essais	Coordinator	France
2	NPL Management Limited	Partner	United Kingdom
3	Turkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Arastirma Kurumu	Partner	Türkiye
4	ART-FI SAS	Partner	France
5	Institut Mines-Telecom	Partner	France
6	KAPTEOS	Partner	France