US20160069942A1 - Internal line replaceable unit high intensity radiated field detector - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to the detection of High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF). More particularly, this invention relates to a detector for detecting HIRF in a line replaceable unit.
- HIRF High Intensity Radiated Fields
- Line Replaceable Units are used in commercial and military applications to provide a specific function.
- a line replaceable unit includes chassis and a plurality of electronic circuits. Some of the electronic components that form the electronic circuits may be sensitive to HIRF. At some level of HIRF intensity a circuit may malfunction causing the LRU to malfunction.
- a typical LRU has Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) protection such as EMI filter pins in the LRU connectors used to connect the LRU to external cabling and careful shielding of the chassis covers. These protection elements, however, can fail, resulting in the electronic components being subject to the HIRF.
- EMI Electromagnetic Interference
- LRUs are tested after assembly to verify that their operation meets specification in an Acceptance Test using factory Test Equipment.
- LRUs that have failed and are repaired in the factory or in a test facility are tested to a similar specification using the factory Test Equipment or other test equipment that can accomplish the same testing. These tests are referred to as Continued Airworthiness tests in the case of equipment used on Civil Aircraft.
- the testing is conducted on a closed box. That is; the unit is connected to test equipment using cabling similar to that in the vehicle with loads and inputs which simulate normal interfaces.
- a system, device and method for verifying the integrity of the EMI filter pin connectors or LRU shielding in a closed LRU is disclosed.
- LRU Line Replaceable Unit
- the detector comprises a receiving means for receiving HIRF and generating an Alternating Current (AC) signal proportional to the HIRF, an RF filter configured to sample the AC signal to create a Direct Current (DC) signal; and a detecting section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to the built-in test section.
- AC Alternating Current
- DC Direct Current
- a High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) detector installed in a line replaceable unit comprising a receiving means for receiving HIRF and generating an AC signal proportional to the HIRF, an RF filter configured to sample the AC signal to create a DC signal; and a detecting section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to a built-in test section.
- HIRF High Intensity Radiated Field
- Also disclosed is a method for testing EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit comprising setting a selecting switch to a Test Connector position, thereby connecting a RF signal generator to a testing connection cable, the testing connection cable being attached to a Test Connector of a line replaceable unit, causing the RF signal generator to generate a test signal as input into the testing connection cable; determining if a detector has detected the test signal.
- the method further comprises, for each EMI filter pin connector in the line replaceable unit, switching the selecting switch to a corresponding test cable coupled to an EMI filter pin connector, causing the RF signal generator to generate the test signal as input into the corresponding test cable and determining if the detector has detected the test signal, wherein if the test signal is detected, the associated EMI filter pin connector coupled to the test cable is not functioning properly.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an example of an internal detector in accordance with the invention
- FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate high level schematics of examples of the Receiving Section in accordance with the invention
- FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a circuit board having the antenna trace according to an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram of the Processing Section in accordance with the invention
- FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of an example of an internal detector in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 5B illustrates test results for the example internal detector depicted in FIG. 5A .
- FIG. 6A illustrate an external view of LRU
- FIG. 6B illustrates an explode view of an LRU
- FIG. 6C illustrate an external view of the LRU showing EMI filter pin connector slots and a Test Connector.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart for a method of testing the EMI filter pin connectors and chassis shielding during acceptance testing
- FIG. 8 illustrates a diagram of an example of an acceptance Test and Continuous Airworthiness Testing systems for testing the EMI filter pin connectors for a LRU in accordance with the invention.
- Line Replaceable Unit is a modular component used in the military and commercial industries that is designed to be replaced quickly at a defined location. LRUs are designed to be removed and replaced on the flight line, hence the term “Line” Replaceable Unit.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an internal High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) detector 100 .
- the HIRF environment is applicable to equipment that is subject to extreme electromagnetic environments and/or mission critical equipment whose failure would be hazardous to human safety. As greater dependence is placed upon a vehicle's electrical and electronic systems performing functions required for safe operations, concern has increased for the protection of these systems. Concern for the protection of electrical and electronic systems in aircraft and other vehicles has increased substantially in recent years due to:
- HIRF requirements are applied to ensure that the electrical and electronic systems are able to continue safe operation without interruption, failure or malfunction, including those in LRUs.
- the internal detector 100 is configured to detect HIRF (“HIRF Detector”).
- the HIRF Detector 100 includes a Receiving Section 105 , a RF Amplifier 110 , a RF Detector/Filter 120 , and a Processing Section 125 .
- the Receiving Section 105 is coupled to a RF Amplifier 110 .
- the RF Amplifier 110 is coupled the RF Detector/Filter 120 .
- the Processing Section 125 is coupled to RF Detector/Filter 120 .
- the RF Amplifier 110 , the RF Detector/Filter 120 and Processing Section 125 are mounted on one or more Printed Wire Boards. In one embodiment, the RF Amplifier 110 , the RF Detector/Filter 120 and Processing Section 125 are mounted to the same Printed Wire Board.
- the Receiving Section 105 is designed to a predetermined frequency range.
- the frequency range can be 100 MHz to 1 GHz.
- the design frequency range can be application specific, e.g., different for different types of LRUs.
- the Receiving Section 105 will be described in detailed with respect to FIGS. 2A and 2B .
- the gain of the RF Amplifier 110 can be set to account for the ambient noise caused the internal electronic components. Additionally, the gain of the RF Amplifier 110 is determined based upon the preset detection threshold stored in the Processing Section 125 . Although, the RF Amplifier 110 is depicted in the diagram ( FIG. 1 ), the RF Amplifier 110 is optional and may not be needed in all applications.
- the RF Detector/Filter 120 can be a circuit containing a detection diode D 1 and a RC filter section as depicted in FIG. 5A .
- the Processing Section 125 can be programmed with two modes: a testing mode and a continuous operation mode. In the testing mode, the Processing Section 125 can output the detection bit to an external device and in the continuous operation mode, the Processing Section 125 outputs the detection bit to the internal built-in test section.
- FIG. 1 depicts both the test input (test signal in testing mode) and the HIRF signal (continuous operation mode) as inputs to the Receiving Section 105 . Additionally, FIG. 1 depicts both the bit detection signal output to the built-in test section (continuous operation mode) and to the Test Connector 630 (as depicted in FIGS. 6C and 8 , in testing mode).
- the elements of the HIRF Detector 100 can be powered from an LRU power supply, if needed.
- the RF Amplifier 110 can be biased using the LRU power supply.
- FIG. 2A illustrates an example of a Receiving Section 105 A.
- the Receiving Section 105 A comprises the Receiving Elements 200 , such as an antenna array, coupling wire(s), antenna traces 310 .
- the Receiving Element(s) 200 can be one or more antenna wires mounted or attached to the chassis, mounted along the chassis walls in a three-dimensional orientation, a circuit trace embedded or etched into a Printed Wire Board Layer 305 of a Printed Wire Board (module) 300 or one or more of the coupling wires between two Printed Wire Boards 300 .
- FIG. 3 illustrates an example of Antenna Trace 310 routed along side of internal wiring from the external connectors to the mother board. One end of the Antenna Trace 310 is coupled to the Summing Element 205 (Receiving Section 105 A) or Multiplexer 215 (Receiving Section 105 B).
- the Receiving Element(s) 200 is an antenna wire mounted to the chassis, a plurality of metallic wires can be used to create a 3-dimensional mapping to generate signals representative of the fields in the x, y, and z directions. The signals are then combined to detect the HIRF.
- antenna traces 310 can be added to each Printed Wire Board 300 of an LRU. Therefore, even if the HIRF field is uneven throughout the inside of the LRU, a HIRF level high enough to cause a LRU response can be detected.
- the Receiving Section 105 can be located in proximity to the EMI filter pin connectors 625 (an example of the EMI filter pin connectors are depicted in FIGS. 6C and 8 ).
- the Receiving Section 105 can be an antenna trace 310 embedded in the closest Printed Wire Board 300 .
- the Receiving Section 105 can be mounted on the chassis near the EMI filter pin connectors.
- the Receiving Section 105 can be located in proximity to sensitive circuit components to measure the HIRF near the sensitive components such as analog circuits and high gain circuits.
- the Receiving Section 105 A further comprises a summing element ( ⁇ ) 205 for adding the signals received from each of the Receiving Element(s) 200 and a Buffer 210 for buffering the added signals.
- the Receiving Section 105 A output is an added signal to the RF Amplifier 110 .
- FIG. 2B illustrates an example of another Receiving Section 105 B.
- the Receiving Section 105 B comprises the same Receiving Elements 200 , however, instead of adding all of the received signals, the received signals are selected one at a time by a Multiplexer 215 . Each selected signal is successively buffered by Buffer 210 . The Multiplexer 215 repeatedly outputs one selected signal at a time to the Buffer 210 . Each signal received from the Receiving Elements 200 is selectively output for each cycle. The Receiving Section 105 B outputs the currently selected signal to the RF Amplifier 110 . Receiving Section 105 B allows for each signal to be examined by the Processing Section 125 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram depicting an example of the Processing Section 125 .
- the Processing Section 125 comprises a Comparator 400 , a Sampler 405 and a Persistence Detector 410 .
- the Processing Section 125 includes a storage device (not shown) for storing at least one detection threshold. Since each LRU reacts differently to a HIRF, the detection threshold varies based on the type of LRU and the electronic components mounted to the print wire boards 300 . Therefore the detection threshold can be application specific. The detection threshold also can be remotely adjusted after assembly, as necessary.
- the storage device may also include a threshold adjustment for performing the functionality described herein.
- the Processing Section 125 receives the output of the RF Detector/Filter 120 (showing in FIG. 4 as input) and the Comparator 400 compares this input with the detection threshold. If the received output is higher than the detection threshold, the Comparator 400 outputs a signal indicating a positive detection to the Sampler 405 . For example, the Comparator 400 can output a “high” signal value. If the input is less than the detection threshold, the Comparator 400 outputs a signal indicating a negative detection to the Sampler 405 . For example, the Comparator 400 can output a “low” signal value.
- the Sampler 405 periodically samples the output of the Comparator 400 .
- the sample rate is preset.
- the sample rate can be every 30 seconds. However, the sample rate can be application specific. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the sample rate can be remotely adjusted after assembly, as necessary.
- the storage device may also include a sample rate adjustment for performing the functionality described herein. If the Sampler 405 receives a positive detection signal during the sample period, e.g., a “high” signal, the Sampler 405 outputs a positive detection signal to the Persistence Detector 410 . If the Sampler 405 receives a negative detection signal during the sample period, e.g., a “low” signal, the Sampler 405 outputs a negative detection signal to the Persistence Detector 410 .
- the Persistence Detector 410 is configured to determine if the positive detection signal received from the Sampler 405 occurs for a period of time where the HIRF signal can cause damage. In an embodiment, the Persistence Detector 410 counts the number of consecutive positive detection signals received from the Sampler 405 and compares the counted number with a threshold. If the counted number is greater than the threshold, the Persistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section (in continuous operation mode) or to the Test Connector 630 (in testing mode). The built-in test section can be mounted on the same Printed Wire Board 300 . In another embodiment, the Persistence Detector 410 counts the number of positive detection signals received from the Sampler 405 within a preset period of time.
- the Persistence Detector 410 If the counted number is greater than the threshold, the Persistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section or the Test Connector 630 . In another embodiment, the Persistence Detector 410 tracks the number of positive detection signals received in a period of time and the number of negative detection signals received within the same period of time. The Persistence Detector 410 separately adds the number of positive detection signals and the negative detection signals and then subtracts the total number of negative detection signals from the total number of positive detection signals to obtain a net positive detection value. If the net positive detection value is greater than the threshold, the Persistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section (or the Test Connector 630 ).
- FIG. 4 depicts the Comparator 400 , Sampler 405 and the Persistence Detector 410 separately, these components can be integrated into a single processor.
- the processor can be a microprocessor or a CPU.
- the functionality of the Comparator 400 , Sampler 405 and persistence detection 410 can be implemented using a Programmable Array Logic (PAL), Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field Programmable Array Logic (FPGA) or an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
- PAL Programmable Array Logic
- PLD Programmable Logic Device
- FPGA Field Programmable Array Logic
- ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
- the Processing Section 125 is powered from the LRU Power Supply (not shown).
- the HIRF Detector 100 can be used during initial testing, such as acceptance testing, during continuous operation and during maintenance procedure such as continued airworthiness (CAW) tests.
- initial testing such as acceptance testing
- continuous operation such as continuous airworthiness (CAW) tests.
- CAW continued airworthiness
- FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of an example of HIRF Detector 100 .
- FIG. 5B depicts simulated and measured test results for this detector. A signal having a known signal strength was input. The output voltage was measured using a voltmeter. The simulated results substantially correlate with the measure voltages. As can be seen from FIG. 5B , the frequency response for the detector is relatively flat over measured frequency range.
- FIG. 6A illustrates an external view of an example of an LRU 600 .
- FIG. 6A depicts the external chassis shielding 605 .
- FIG. 6B illustrates an external exploded view of the same LRU 600 .
- the external view illustrates multiple Printed Wire Boards 300 .
- the front panel 610 and rear panel assembly 615 and the side panels 620 form a housing for the Printed Wire Boards 300 .
- the front panel 610 , rear panel assembly 615 , and side panels 620 collectively form the chassis shielding 605 .
- the Printed Wire Boards 300 attached to slots in the rear panel assembly 615 .
- FIG. 6C illustrates an external view of a second example of an LRU 600 A.
- a panel comprises a plurality of EMI filter pin connectors 625 and a Test Connector 630 .
- the Test Connector 630 is covered with a metallic cover 635 .
- Each LRU 600 also includes a built-in test section (not shown).
- Each Printed Wire Board 300 has electronic component mounted thereto. These electronic components are configured to perform the functionality of the LRU, e.g., LRU 600 . Additionally, according to certain aspects of the invention, one or more of the Printed Wire Boards 300 also includes electronic components that are dedicated to detect HIRF and output a signal to a built-in test section. If a HIRF is detected, there is a high likelihood that either one of the EMI filter pin connectors 625 and/or the chassis shielding 605 have failed. The HIRF Detector 100 provides a closed-box testing.
- a typical LRU e.g., LRU 600
- LRU 600 is tested using an extensive qualification and acceptance testing that exposes the units and a model of their interconnections cabling to high amounts of electromagnetic energy (RF energy), representative of a real world exposures that the units can and will be exposed during service.
- the tests use various test equipment to evaluate the levels of energy and the response of the unit.
- the test implements an Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP)/Continuous Airworthiness Procedure.
- ATP Acceptance Test Procedure
- Continuous Airworthiness Procedure The tests are required to be performed with the LRUs 600 closed and in a ready-for-delivery configuration.
- the HIRF Detector 100 is used to determine the integrity of the LRU 600 related to an exposure of the RF energy.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate the testing procedure and test setup, respectively.
- the test setup 800 comprises an external test RF Signal Generator 805 , a Connector Switch 810 , a plurality of External Test Cables 815 N and a Test Connector 630 .
- the Connector Switch 810 comprises a plurality of switching positions and will selectively couple the test signal generated by the RF Signal Generator 805 to each of the External Test Cable 815 and the Test Connector 630 via the connector testing cable 631 .
- the Connector Switch 810 has four switch positions (illustrates by the dots). Three of the switching positions are used to couple the three External Test Cables 815 (three EMI filter pin connectors 625 N ) to the RF Signal Generator 805 .
- One of the switching positions is used to couple the Test Connector 630 to the RF Signal Generator 805 .
- the Connector Switch 810 will need to have one more switching position than the number of EMI filter pin connectors 625 N .
- Each EMI filter pin connector 625 has a corresponding External Test Cable 815 coupled to it.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a portion of the External Test Cable being exposed to show the internal test cable wires and the coupling resistors (test cable wires 816 ).
- the External Test Cables 815 1-3 have LRU connectors at one end and at the other end each wire in the cable is terminated in a coupling resistor.
- the other terminal of each of the isolation resistors associated with a given cable is connected together and connected to the output amplifier.
- Each external test cable 815 is similarly fitted.
- the Test Connector 630 is coupled to the internal HIRF Detector 100 .
- the Test Connector 630 is not fitted with EMI filters.
- the area where the Test Connector 630 is located is capped with the metallic cover 635 for EMI shielding.
- the Test Connector 630 is capped during testing to present the test frequency signal being leaked into the LRU, e.g., 600 A.
- the output of the internal HIRF Detector 100 is sent to a test equipment computer (the computer is not shown in FIG. 8 ). However, the output of the internal HIRF Detector 100 is illustrated as Detection Signal 830 .
- the LRU under test e.g., LRU 600 A
- the LRU under test comprises three internal circuit modules (wire boards 300 1-3 ), three EMI filter pin connectors 625 1-3 and a rear panel assembly 615 .
- the EMI filter pin connectors 625 1-3 are coupled to the rear panel assembly 615 via cables 817 1-3 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart of an example of a testing method.
- the testing method will be described in conjunction with the test setup depicted in FIG. 8 .
- the testing method is not limited to the test setup 800 depicted in FIG. 8 and can be conducted using other testing setups.
- the Connector Switch 810 is set to the Test Connector 630 , which couples the RF Signal Generator 805 to the Test Connector 630 .
- the LRU e.g., 600 A having the internal HIRF Detector 100
- the RF Signal Generator 805 is set to the predetermined frequency and amplitude for the Test Connector input.
- the Processing Section 125 compares the output of RF Filter/Detector 120 with the preset threshold.
- the Processing Section 125 compares a digital value of the test frequency signal with the preset threshold. The digital value is generated from the received test frequency signal.
- the HIRF Detector 100 should indicate that HIRF has been detected.
- a determination is made if the HIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF by evaluating the Detection Signal 830 on the test equipment computer. If the HIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF, then the testing proceeds (“Y” at step 715 ). This test validates that the HIRF Detector 100 functions properly.
- the Connector Switch 810 is set to one of the External Test Cables, e.g., 815 1 , which couples the RF Signal Generator 805 to the external test cables 815 1 .
- the LRU with the internal HIRF Detector 100 is excited with the test frequency signal at step 725 .
- the Processing Section 125 compares the output of RF Filter/Detector 120 with the preset threshold.
- the Processing Section 125 outputs the Detection Signal 830 .
- a determination is made if the HIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF by evaluating the Detection Signal 830 on the test equipment computer.
- EMI filter pin connector 625 If all of the EMI filter pin connectors 625 are functioning properly no response from the HIRF Detector 100 is expected (“N” at step 735 ). If the HIRF Detector 100 registers a HIRF intrusion, the EMI filter pin connector 625 is faulty (“Y” at step 735 ) and must be replaced or repaired (step 737 ).
- Steps 720 - 735 are repeated for each EMI filter pin connection 625 .
- step 715 the test signal is not detected by the HIRF Detector 100 , the HIRF Detector 100 is faulty (“N” at step 715 ) and should be examined for further evaluation (step 717 ).
- aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a program, software, or computer instructions embodied or stored in a computer or machine usable or readable medium, which causes the computer or machine to perform the method when executed on the computer, processor, and/or machine.
- a computer readable medium, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by the machine to perform various functionalities and methods described in the present disclosure is also provided.
- the computer readable medium could be a computer readable storage medium or a computer readable signal medium.
- a computer readable storage medium it may be, for example, a magnetic, optical, electronic, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing; however, the computer readable storage medium is not limited to these examples.
- the computer readable storage medium can include: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a magnetic storage device, a portable Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), an Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an electrical connection having one or more wires, an optical fiber, an optical storage device, or any appropriate combination of the foregoing; however, the computer readable storage medium is also not limited to these examples. Any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device could be a computer readable storage medium.
- the computer instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means, devices, units, or sections for implementing the functionality specified.
- the Detector may be any type of known or will be known systems such as, but not limited to, a virtual computer system and may typically include a processor, memory device, a storage device, input/output devices, internal buses, and/or a communications interface for communicating with other computer systems in conjunction with communication hardware and software, etc.
- the terms “element”, “interface”, “section”, “device” or “unit” as may be used in the present disclosure may include a variety of combinations of fixed and/or portable computer hardware, software, peripherals, and storage devices.
- the Detector or system may include a plurality of individual components that are networked or otherwise linked to perform collaboratively, or may include one or more stand-alone components.
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Various embodiments for detecting a High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) in a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) are provided. The internal detector may be used to test EMI filter pin connectors of a closed LRU. For example, a method comprises setting a selecting switch to a test connector position, thereby connecting a RF signal generator to a testing connection cable. The method further comprises causing the generator to generate a test signal as input into the testing connection cable, and determining if an internal HIRF detector has detected the signal. If the signal is detected, the method further comprises, for each EMI filter pin connector in the LRU, switching the selecting switch to a corresponding test cable coupled to an EMI filter pin connector, causing the generator to generate the test signal as input into the corresponding test cable; and determining if the detector has detected the signal.
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- This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/455,777, filed Apr. 25, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention relates to the detection of High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF). More particularly, this invention relates to a detector for detecting HIRF in a line replaceable unit.
- Line Replaceable Units (LRU) are used in commercial and military applications to provide a specific function. A line replaceable unit includes chassis and a plurality of electronic circuits. Some of the electronic components that form the electronic circuits may be sensitive to HIRF. At some level of HIRF intensity a circuit may malfunction causing the LRU to malfunction. A typical LRU has Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) protection such as EMI filter pins in the LRU connectors used to connect the LRU to external cabling and careful shielding of the chassis covers. These protection elements, however, can fail, resulting in the electronic components being subject to the HIRF.
- LRUs are tested after assembly to verify that their operation meets specification in an Acceptance Test using factory Test Equipment. In a similar manner, LRUs that have failed and are repaired in the factory or in a test facility are tested to a similar specification using the factory Test Equipment or other test equipment that can accomplish the same testing. These tests are referred to as Continued Airworthiness tests in the case of equipment used on Civil Aircraft.
- The testing is conducted on a closed box. That is; the unit is connected to test equipment using cabling similar to that in the vehicle with loads and inputs which simulate normal interfaces.
- Accordingly, disclosed is a system, device and method for verifying the integrity of the EMI filter pin connectors or LRU shielding in a closed LRU.
- Disclosed is a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) comprising at least one circuit board, each of the at least one circuit board comprising circuit components mounted thereto and circuit traces, a chassis; a built-in test section; an external connector having a EMI filter; and an internal High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) detector. The detector comprises a receiving means for receiving HIRF and generating an Alternating Current (AC) signal proportional to the HIRF, an RF filter configured to sample the AC signal to create a Direct Current (DC) signal; and a detecting section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to the built-in test section.
- Also disclosed is a High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF) detector installed in a line replaceable unit comprising a receiving means for receiving HIRF and generating an AC signal proportional to the HIRF, an RF filter configured to sample the AC signal to create a DC signal; and a detecting section configured to compare the DC signal with a threshold and output a result of the comparison to a built-in test section.
- Also disclosed is a method for testing EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit comprising setting a selecting switch to a Test Connector position, thereby connecting a RF signal generator to a testing connection cable, the testing connection cable being attached to a Test Connector of a line replaceable unit, causing the RF signal generator to generate a test signal as input into the testing connection cable; determining if a detector has detected the test signal. If the test signal is detected, the method further comprises, for each EMI filter pin connector in the line replaceable unit, switching the selecting switch to a corresponding test cable coupled to an EMI filter pin connector, causing the RF signal generator to generate the test signal as input into the corresponding test cable and determining if the detector has detected the test signal, wherein if the test signal is detected, the associated EMI filter pin connector coupled to the test cable is not functioning properly.
- These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following figures, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an example of an internal detector in accordance with the invention; -
FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate high level schematics of examples of the Receiving Section in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a circuit board having the antenna trace according to an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram of the Processing Section in accordance with the invention; -
FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of an example of an internal detector in accordance with the invention. -
FIG. 5B illustrates test results for the example internal detector depicted inFIG. 5A . -
FIG. 6A illustrate an external view of LRU,FIG. 6B illustrates an explode view of an LRU andFIG. 6C illustrate an external view of the LRU showing EMI filter pin connector slots and a Test Connector. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart for a method of testing the EMI filter pin connectors and chassis shielding during acceptance testing; and -
FIG. 8 illustrates a diagram of an example of an acceptance Test and Continuous Airworthiness Testing systems for testing the EMI filter pin connectors for a LRU in accordance with the invention. - Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) is a modular component used in the military and commercial industries that is designed to be replaced quickly at a defined location. LRUs are designed to be removed and replaced on the flight line, hence the term “Line” Replaceable Unit.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of an internal High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)detector 100. The HIRF environment is applicable to equipment that is subject to extreme electromagnetic environments and/or mission critical equipment whose failure would be hazardous to human safety. As greater dependence is placed upon a vehicle's electrical and electronic systems performing functions required for safe operations, concern has increased for the protection of these systems. Concern for the protection of electrical and electronic systems in aircraft and other vehicles has increased substantially in recent years due to: -
- Reduction in the electromagnetic shielding afforded by new composite materials.
- Increased use of electrical and electronic systems in aircraft for flight/landing systems and in ground vehicles for propulsion and control systems.
- Increased susceptibility of systems to HIRF due to increased data bus and processor operating speeds, higher density integrated circuits and cards, and greater sensitivities of electronic equipment.
- Expansion of frequency usage above 1 GHz.
- Increasing severity of HIRF environment because of an increase in the number of RF transmitters.
- HIRF requirements are applied to ensure that the electrical and electronic systems are able to continue safe operation without interruption, failure or malfunction, including those in LRUs.
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internal detector 100 is configured to detect HIRF (“HIRF Detector”). The HIRFDetector 100 includes aReceiving Section 105, aRF Amplifier 110, a RF Detector/Filter 120, and aProcessing Section 125. TheReceiving Section 105 is coupled to aRF Amplifier 110. TheRF Amplifier 110 is coupled the RF Detector/Filter 120. TheProcessing Section 125 is coupled to RF Detector/Filter 120. TheRF Amplifier 110, the RF Detector/Filter 120 andProcessing Section 125 are mounted on one or more Printed Wire Boards. In one embodiment, theRF Amplifier 110, the RF Detector/Filter 120 andProcessing Section 125 are mounted to the same Printed Wire Board. - The Receiving
Section 105 is designed to a predetermined frequency range. For example, the frequency range can be 100 MHz to 1 GHz. However, the design frequency range can be application specific, e.g., different for different types of LRUs. The ReceivingSection 105 will be described in detailed with respect toFIGS. 2A and 2B . - The gain of the
RF Amplifier 110 can be set to account for the ambient noise caused the internal electronic components. Additionally, the gain of theRF Amplifier 110 is determined based upon the preset detection threshold stored in theProcessing Section 125. Although, theRF Amplifier 110 is depicted in the diagram (FIG. 1 ), theRF Amplifier 110 is optional and may not be needed in all applications. The RF Detector/Filter 120 can be a circuit containing a detection diode D1 and a RC filter section as depicted inFIG. 5A . - In an embodiment, the
Processing Section 125 can be programmed with two modes: a testing mode and a continuous operation mode. In the testing mode, theProcessing Section 125 can output the detection bit to an external device and in the continuous operation mode, theProcessing Section 125 outputs the detection bit to the internal built-in test section. -
FIG. 1 depicts both the test input (test signal in testing mode) and the HIRF signal (continuous operation mode) as inputs to the ReceivingSection 105. Additionally,FIG. 1 depicts both the bit detection signal output to the built-in test section (continuous operation mode) and to the Test Connector 630 (as depicted inFIGS. 6C and 8 , in testing mode). - The elements of the
HIRF Detector 100 can be powered from an LRU power supply, if needed. For example, theRF Amplifier 110 can be biased using the LRU power supply. -
FIG. 2A illustrates an example of a Receiving Section 105A. The Receiving Section 105A comprises the ReceivingElements 200, such as an antenna array, coupling wire(s), antenna traces 310. The Receiving Element(s) 200 can be one or more antenna wires mounted or attached to the chassis, mounted along the chassis walls in a three-dimensional orientation, a circuit trace embedded or etched into a Printed Wire Board Layer 305 of a Printed Wire Board (module) 300 or one or more of the coupling wires between two PrintedWire Boards 300.FIG. 3 illustrates an example ofAntenna Trace 310 routed along side of internal wiring from the external connectors to the mother board. One end of theAntenna Trace 310 is coupled to the Summing Element 205 (Receiving Section 105A) or Multiplexer 215 (Receiving Section 105B). - Additionally, if the Receiving Element(s) 200 is an antenna wire mounted to the chassis, a plurality of metallic wires can be used to create a 3-dimensional mapping to generate signals representative of the fields in the x, y, and z directions. The signals are then combined to detect the HIRF.
- In an embodiment, antenna traces 310 can be added to each Printed
Wire Board 300 of an LRU. Therefore, even if the HIRF field is uneven throughout the inside of the LRU, a HIRF level high enough to cause a LRU response can be detected. - The Receiving
Section 105 can be located in proximity to the EMI filter pin connectors 625 (an example of the EMI filter pin connectors are depicted inFIGS. 6C and 8 ). For example, in an embodiment, the ReceivingSection 105 can be anantenna trace 310 embedded in the closest PrintedWire Board 300. Additionally, the ReceivingSection 105 can be mounted on the chassis near the EMI filter pin connectors. Alternatively, the ReceivingSection 105 can be located in proximity to sensitive circuit components to measure the HIRF near the sensitive components such as analog circuits and high gain circuits. - The Receiving Section 105A further comprises a summing element (Σ) 205 for adding the signals received from each of the Receiving Element(s) 200 and a
Buffer 210 for buffering the added signals. The Receiving Section 105A output is an added signal to theRF Amplifier 110. -
FIG. 2B illustrates an example of another Receiving Section 105B. The Receiving Section 105B comprises thesame Receiving Elements 200, however, instead of adding all of the received signals, the received signals are selected one at a time by aMultiplexer 215. Each selected signal is successively buffered byBuffer 210. TheMultiplexer 215 repeatedly outputs one selected signal at a time to theBuffer 210. Each signal received from the ReceivingElements 200 is selectively output for each cycle. The Receiving Section 105B outputs the currently selected signal to theRF Amplifier 110. Receiving Section 105B allows for each signal to be examined by theProcessing Section 125. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a block diagram depicting an example of theProcessing Section 125. In the example of theProcessing Section 125 depicted inFIG. 4 , theProcessing Section 125 comprises aComparator 400, aSampler 405 and aPersistence Detector 410. In an embodiment, theProcessing Section 125 includes a storage device (not shown) for storing at least one detection threshold. Since each LRU reacts differently to a HIRF, the detection threshold varies based on the type of LRU and the electronic components mounted to theprint wire boards 300. Therefore the detection threshold can be application specific. The detection threshold also can be remotely adjusted after assembly, as necessary. In this embodiment, the storage device may also include a threshold adjustment for performing the functionality described herein. - The
Processing Section 125 receives the output of the RF Detector/Filter 120 (showing inFIG. 4 as input) and theComparator 400 compares this input with the detection threshold. If the received output is higher than the detection threshold, theComparator 400 outputs a signal indicating a positive detection to theSampler 405. For example, theComparator 400 can output a “high” signal value. If the input is less than the detection threshold, theComparator 400 outputs a signal indicating a negative detection to theSampler 405. For example, theComparator 400 can output a “low” signal value. - The
Sampler 405 periodically samples the output of theComparator 400. The sample rate is preset. The sample rate can be every 30 seconds. However, the sample rate can be application specific. Furthermore, in an embodiment, the sample rate can be remotely adjusted after assembly, as necessary. In this embodiment, the storage device (not shown) may also include a sample rate adjustment for performing the functionality described herein. If theSampler 405 receives a positive detection signal during the sample period, e.g., a “high” signal, theSampler 405 outputs a positive detection signal to thePersistence Detector 410. If theSampler 405 receives a negative detection signal during the sample period, e.g., a “low” signal, theSampler 405 outputs a negative detection signal to thePersistence Detector 410. - The
Persistence Detector 410 is configured to determine if the positive detection signal received from theSampler 405 occurs for a period of time where the HIRF signal can cause damage. In an embodiment, thePersistence Detector 410 counts the number of consecutive positive detection signals received from theSampler 405 and compares the counted number with a threshold. If the counted number is greater than the threshold, thePersistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section (in continuous operation mode) or to the Test Connector 630 (in testing mode). The built-in test section can be mounted on the same PrintedWire Board 300. In another embodiment, thePersistence Detector 410 counts the number of positive detection signals received from theSampler 405 within a preset period of time. If the counted number is greater than the threshold, thePersistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section or theTest Connector 630. In another embodiment, thePersistence Detector 410 tracks the number of positive detection signals received in a period of time and the number of negative detection signals received within the same period of time. ThePersistence Detector 410 separately adds the number of positive detection signals and the negative detection signals and then subtracts the total number of negative detection signals from the total number of positive detection signals to obtain a net positive detection value. If the net positive detection value is greater than the threshold, thePersistence Detector 410 outputs a positive detection bit to the built-in test section (or the Test Connector 630). - While
FIG. 4 depicts theComparator 400,Sampler 405 and thePersistence Detector 410 separately, these components can be integrated into a single processor. The processor can be a microprocessor or a CPU. Additionally, the functionality of theComparator 400,Sampler 405 andpersistence detection 410 can be implemented using a Programmable Array Logic (PAL), Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field Programmable Array Logic (FPGA) or an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). - The
Processing Section 125 is powered from the LRU Power Supply (not shown). - The
HIRF Detector 100 can be used during initial testing, such as acceptance testing, during continuous operation and during maintenance procedure such as continued airworthiness (CAW) tests. -
FIG. 5A illustrates a schematic diagram of an example ofHIRF Detector 100.FIG. 5B depicts simulated and measured test results for this detector. A signal having a known signal strength was input. The output voltage was measured using a voltmeter. The simulated results substantially correlate with the measure voltages. As can be seen fromFIG. 5B , the frequency response for the detector is relatively flat over measured frequency range. -
FIG. 6A illustrates an external view of an example of anLRU 600.FIG. 6A depicts the external chassis shielding 605.FIG. 6B illustrates an external exploded view of thesame LRU 600. The external view illustrates multiple PrintedWire Boards 300. Thefront panel 610 andrear panel assembly 615 and theside panels 620 form a housing for the PrintedWire Boards 300. Thefront panel 610,rear panel assembly 615, andside panels 620 collectively form the chassis shielding 605. The PrintedWire Boards 300 attached to slots in therear panel assembly 615. -
FIG. 6C illustrates an external view of a second example of anLRU 600A. A panel comprises a plurality of EMIfilter pin connectors 625 and aTest Connector 630. During testing, theTest Connector 630 is covered with ametallic cover 635. - The
HIRF Detector 100 is sensitive to higher than normal intruding EMI fields from external sources. EachLRU 600 also includes a built-in test section (not shown). - Each Printed
Wire Board 300 has electronic component mounted thereto. These electronic components are configured to perform the functionality of the LRU, e.g.,LRU 600. Additionally, according to certain aspects of the invention, one or more of the PrintedWire Boards 300 also includes electronic components that are dedicated to detect HIRF and output a signal to a built-in test section. If a HIRF is detected, there is a high likelihood that either one of the EMIfilter pin connectors 625 and/or the chassis shielding 605 have failed. TheHIRF Detector 100 provides a closed-box testing. - A typical LRU, e.g.,
LRU 600, is tested using an extensive qualification and acceptance testing that exposes the units and a model of their interconnections cabling to high amounts of electromagnetic energy (RF energy), representative of a real world exposures that the units can and will be exposed during service. The tests use various test equipment to evaluate the levels of energy and the response of the unit. - The test implements an Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP)/Continuous Airworthiness Procedure. The tests are required to be performed with the
LRUs 600 closed and in a ready-for-delivery configuration. TheHIRF Detector 100 is used to determine the integrity of theLRU 600 related to an exposure of the RF energy. -
FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate the testing procedure and test setup, respectively. - The
test setup 800 comprises an external testRF Signal Generator 805, aConnector Switch 810, a plurality of External Test Cables 815 N and aTest Connector 630. TheConnector Switch 810 comprises a plurality of switching positions and will selectively couple the test signal generated by theRF Signal Generator 805 to each of the External Test Cable 815 and theTest Connector 630 via theconnector testing cable 631. As depicted inFIG. 8 , theConnector Switch 810 has four switch positions (illustrates by the dots). Three of the switching positions are used to couple the three External Test Cables 815 (three EMI filter pin connectors 625 N) to theRF Signal Generator 805. One of the switching positions is used to couple theTest Connector 630 to theRF Signal Generator 805. TheConnector Switch 810 will need to have one more switching position than the number of EMIfilter pin connectors 625 N. Each EMIfilter pin connector 625 has a corresponding External Test Cable 815 coupled to it. As depicted, there are three EMIfilter pin connectors 625 1-3 and three external test cables 815 1-3.FIG. 8 illustrates a portion of the External Test Cable being exposed to show the internal test cable wires and the coupling resistors (test cable wires 816). The External Test Cables 815 1-3 have LRU connectors at one end and at the other end each wire in the cable is terminated in a coupling resistor. The other terminal of each of the isolation resistors associated with a given cable is connected together and connected to the output amplifier. Each external test cable 815 is similarly fitted. - The
Test Connector 630 is coupled to theinternal HIRF Detector 100. TheTest Connector 630 is not fitted with EMI filters. When not in use, the area where theTest Connector 630 is located is capped with themetallic cover 635 for EMI shielding. TheTest Connector 630 is capped during testing to present the test frequency signal being leaked into the LRU, e.g., 600A. - The output of the
internal HIRF Detector 100 is sent to a test equipment computer (the computer is not shown inFIG. 8 ). However, the output of theinternal HIRF Detector 100 is illustrated asDetection Signal 830. - As depicted in
FIG. 8 , the LRU under test, e.g.,LRU 600A, comprises three internal circuit modules (wire boards 300 1-3), three EMIfilter pin connectors 625 1-3 and arear panel assembly 615. The EMIfilter pin connectors 625 1-3 are coupled to therear panel assembly 615 via cables 817 1-3. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a flow chart of an example of a testing method. The testing method will be described in conjunction with the test setup depicted inFIG. 8 . However, the testing method is not limited to thetest setup 800 depicted inFIG. 8 and can be conducted using other testing setups. - At step 700, the
Connector Switch 810 is set to theTest Connector 630, which couples theRF Signal Generator 805 to theTest Connector 630. Atstep 705, the LRU, e.g., 600A having theinternal HIRF Detector 100, is excited with the test frequency signal the internal HIRF Detector can be on one or more of the Internal Circuit Modules 300 1-3 (Printed Wire Board). The power level of the test frequency signal is predetermined and controlled. TheRF Signal Generator 805 is set to the predetermined frequency and amplitude for the Test Connector input. Atstep 710, theProcessing Section 125 compares the output of RF Filter/Detector 120 with the preset threshold. TheProcessing Section 125 compares a digital value of the test frequency signal with the preset threshold. The digital value is generated from the received test frequency signal. TheHIRF Detector 100 should indicate that HIRF has been detected. Atstep 715, a determination is made if theHIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF by evaluating theDetection Signal 830 on the test equipment computer. If theHIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF, then the testing proceeds (“Y” at step 715). This test validates that theHIRF Detector 100 functions properly. - At step 720, the
Connector Switch 810 is set to one of the External Test Cables, e.g., 815 1, which couples theRF Signal Generator 805 to the external test cables 815 1. For each external test cable 815, the LRU with theinternal HIRF Detector 100 is excited with the test frequency signal atstep 725. Atstep 730, theProcessing Section 125 compares the output of RF Filter/Detector 120 with the preset threshold. Atstep 730, theProcessing Section 125 outputs theDetection Signal 830. Atstep 735, a determination is made if theHIRF Detector 100 detected the HIRF by evaluating theDetection Signal 830 on the test equipment computer. If all of the EMIfilter pin connectors 625 are functioning properly no response from theHIRF Detector 100 is expected (“N” at step 735). If theHIRF Detector 100 registers a HIRF intrusion, the EMIfilter pin connector 625 is faulty (“Y” at step 735) and must be replaced or repaired (step 737). - Steps 720-735 are repeated for each EMI
filter pin connection 625. Afterstep 735, a determination is made if there are any untested EMI filter pin connectors 625 (step 740). If there are untested EMI filter pin connectors (“Y” at step 440), the process returns to step 720. If not, (“N” at step 740), the process is done and all of the EMIfilter pin connectors 625 are functioning properly (step 742). - If at
step 715, the test signal is not detected by theHIRF Detector 100, theHIRF Detector 100 is faulty (“N” at step 715) and should be examined for further evaluation (step 717). - Various aspects of the present disclosure may be embodied as a program, software, or computer instructions embodied or stored in a computer or machine usable or readable medium, which causes the computer or machine to perform the method when executed on the computer, processor, and/or machine. A computer readable medium, tangibly embodying a program of instructions executable by the machine to perform various functionalities and methods described in the present disclosure is also provided.
- The computer readable medium could be a computer readable storage medium or a computer readable signal medium. Regarding a computer readable storage medium, it may be, for example, a magnetic, optical, electronic, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing; however, the computer readable storage medium is not limited to these examples. Additional particular examples of the computer readable storage medium can include: a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a magnetic storage device, a portable Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Random Access Memory (RAM), a Read-Only Memory (ROM), an Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an electrical connection having one or more wires, an optical fiber, an optical storage device, or any appropriate combination of the foregoing; however, the computer readable storage medium is also not limited to these examples. Any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device could be a computer readable storage medium.
- The computer instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means, devices, units, or sections for implementing the functionality specified.
- The Detector may be any type of known or will be known systems such as, but not limited to, a virtual computer system and may typically include a processor, memory device, a storage device, input/output devices, internal buses, and/or a communications interface for communicating with other computer systems in conjunction with communication hardware and software, etc.
- The terms “element”, “interface”, “section”, “device” or “unit” as may be used in the present disclosure may include a variety of combinations of fixed and/or portable computer hardware, software, peripherals, and storage devices. The Detector or system may include a plurality of individual components that are networked or otherwise linked to perform collaboratively, or may include one or more stand-alone components.
- The function(s) described herein may occur out of the order noted in the figures or text including in the reverse order or concurrently (or substantially concurrently) depending upon the functionality involved.
- The embodiments described above are illustrative examples and it should not be construed that the present invention is limited to these particular embodiments. Thus, various changes and modifications may be effected by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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1. A method for testing EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit comprising:
setting a selecting switch to a test connector position, thereby connecting a RF signal generator to a testing connection cable, the testing connection cable being attached to a test connector of a line replaceable unit;
causing the RF signal generator to generate a test signal as input into the testing connection cable;
determining if an internal high intensity radiated field detector has detected the test signal, wherein if the test signal is detected, the method further comprises, for each EMI filter pin connector in the line replaceable unit,
switching the selecting switch to a corresponding test cable coupled to an EMI filter pin connector;
causing the RF signal generator to generate the test signal as input into the corresponding test cable; and
determining if the detector has detected the test signal, wherein if the test signal is detected, the associated EMI filter pin connector coupled to the test cable is not functioning properly.
2. The method for testing EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit according to claim 1 , wherein when the RF signal generator generates the test signal as input into the testing connection cable, if the test signal is not detected by the internal high intensity radiated field detector, the internal high intensity radiated field detector is determined to be not functioning properly.
3. The method for testing EMI filter pin connectors of a closed line replaceable unit according to claim 1 , wherein the test connector of the line replaceable unit does not have an EMI filter.
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