WO2011105321A1 - 電界計測装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electric field measurement device, and in particular, is used for analog optical transmission technology for the field of electromagnetic field measurement, such as measurement of radiated electromagnetic wave noise of electronic equipment, evaluation of electromagnetic wave measurement equipment such as an anechoic chamber, and antenna evaluation.
- the present invention relates to an electric field measurement device.
- Measurement of radiated electromagnetic wave noise and the like is performed in a measurement environment in which electromagnetic waves outside the measurement target are suppressed using equipment such as an anechoic chamber. For this reason, the signal received by the receiving antenna in the dark room is transmitted to the adjacent measurement room, and is measured by the measuring device installed there.
- the noise level emitted by the device to be measured is often an unexpected level, and various measurements are performed using the same equipment. Therefore, the range of the signal level to be transmitted may be very large, and there may be an intensity difference of several tens of dB.
- optical fiber transmission devices use components such as amplifiers and optical modulators that cause saturation or distortion in the output depending on the input level, it is necessary to pay attention to the input to the transmission device. Therefore, in the past, an appropriate attenuator was installed at the input unit that inputs the signal from the antenna to the transmission device while checking the measurement result of the measurement device for saturation and distortion due to the signal level at each measurement. It was installed and measured.
- the problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is easy to check the output saturation and distortion state of the transmission device according to the input signal level from the antenna, and in an installation such as an anechoic chamber. It is an object to provide an electric field measuring device that does not interfere with the electric field measurement of the device due to noise from the measuring device itself.
- an invention according to claim 1 is an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring the electric field intensity of an electromagnetic wave generated from a device under test installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the output signal of the antenna, a signal intensity detector that detects whether or not the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level, and a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a signal generator that generates a signal
- a multiplexer that combines the output signal from the RF amplifier, the detection result signal, and a DC bias voltage
- a Mach-Zehnder that performs optical modulation based on the output signal of the multiplexer
- a light intensity modulator having an optical waveguide, and outside the area, a light source unit, a light receiving unit that receives output light from the light intensity modulator, and an intensity change of an output signal from the light receiving unit Based on the light
- a DC bias control unit for controlling a DC bias voltage supplied to the degree modulator, and a display
- an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring an electric field intensity of an electromagnetic wave generated from an apparatus to be measured installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the area includes an antenna and an output signal of the antenna.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the signal
- a signal intensity detector that detects whether the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level
- a signal generator that generates a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a DC bias control unit for controlling a DC bias
- an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring an electric field intensity of an electromagnetic wave generated from a device under measurement installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the area includes an antenna and an output signal of the antenna.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the signal
- a signal intensity detector that detects whether the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level
- a signal generator that generates a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a battery for driving at least one of a DC bias control unit that controls
- the invention according to claim 4 is the electric field measurement apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the detection result signal has a frequency of less than 30 MHz.
- the invention according to claim 5 is the electric field measurement apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an attenuator that attenuates the intensity of the output signal of the antenna based on the result of the signal intensity detector.
- the invention according to claim 6 is the electric field measurement apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising an RF amplification control unit that controls an output of the RF amplifier based on a result of the signal intensity detector.
- an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring the electric field strength of an electromagnetic wave generated from a device to be measured installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the area includes an antenna and an output signal of the antenna.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the signal
- a signal intensity detector that detects whether the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level
- a signal generator that generates a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a light source unit a light receiving unit that receives output light from the light intensity modulator, and the light intensity modulator based on a change in intensity of an output signal from the light receiving unit.
- a DC bias control unit that controls the C bias voltage and a display that detects a signal based on the detection result signal from the output signal from the light receiving unit and displays the detection result are arranged, and a light wave is transmitted from the light source unit.
- An optical fiber is introduced into the light intensity modulator, a light wave is derived from the light intensity modulator to the light receiving unit through the optical fiber, and a DC bias voltage is supplied from the DC bias control unit to the light intensity modulator through a feeder line. Therefore, output saturation and distortion of a transmission apparatus such as an RF amplifier and an optical modulator due to an excessive input signal level from the antenna can be easily detected.
- the signal level from the antenna is measured by a head unit (configured with members such as an optical modulator other than the antenna) installed in the area. If the signal level exceeds a certain standard, it is placed outside the area.
- the controller unit (comprising members such as a light source unit, a light receiving unit, and a DC bias control unit arranged outside the area) performs warning communication of the input level, and the controller unit that receives this performs warning display of the input signal level. It becomes possible.
- the transmission of the detection result signal for detecting the input signal level can also be shared with the optical transmission system of the RF signal that is the output signal of the antenna, without the addition of large components, and in order to use optical transmission, Does not disturb the electromagnetic field.
- an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring an electric field intensity of an electromagnetic wave generated from a device under test installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the area includes an antenna and an output signal of the antenna.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the signal
- a signal intensity detector that detects whether the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level
- a signal generator that generates a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a DC bias control unit for controlling a DC bias
- a battery for driving at least one is disposed, and outside the area, from the light source unit, the second light receiving unit that receives the output light from the light intensity modulator, and the second light receiving unit And a display device for detecting a signal based on the detection result signal from the output signal and displaying the detection result.
- a light wave from the light source unit is introduced into the light intensity modulator by an optical fiber, and the light intensity modulation is performed.
- output saturation or distortion of a transmission device such as an RF amplifier or an optical modulator due to an excessive input signal level from the antenna Simple detection That.
- the signal level from the antenna is measured by a head unit (configured with members such as an optical modulator other than the antenna) installed in the area.
- the controller unit (comprising members such as a light source unit and a light receiving unit arranged outside the area) performs warning communication of the input level, and the controller unit that receives this can perform warning display of the input signal level. .
- the transmission of the detection result signal that detects the input signal level can also be shared with the optical transmission system of the RF signal that is the output signal of the antenna, no additional components are added, and there is no need to use the optical transmission in the surroundings. Does not disturb the electromagnetic field.
- a battery for driving at least one of the RF amplifier, the signal intensity detector, the signal generator, the first light receiving unit, and the DC bias control unit is arranged in the area, thereby supplying power from outside the area. It becomes possible to omit an electric wire, and it is also possible to connect the inside and outside of the area with only an optical fiber.
- an electric field measuring apparatus for measuring the electric field strength of an electromagnetic wave generated from a device under test installed in an area for detecting an electromagnetic wave, wherein the area includes an antenna and an output signal of the antenna.
- An RF amplifier that amplifies the signal
- a signal intensity detector that detects whether the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level
- a signal generator that generates a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector
- a DC bias control unit for controlling a DC bias voltage, and for driving at
- a battery is disposed, outside the area, a light source unit, a second light receiving unit that receives output light from the light intensity modulator, and an output signal from the second light receiving unit to the detection result signal
- a display for displaying the detection result a light wave from the light source unit is introduced into the light intensity modulator by an optical fiber, and a light wave from the light intensity modulator is transmitted to the light receiving unit. Since it is derived by the fiber, similarly to the invention according to claim 1 or 2, output saturation and distortion of a transmission apparatus such as an RF amplifier and an optical modulator due to an excessive input signal level from the antenna can be easily detected.
- the signal level from the antenna is measured by a head unit (configured with members such as an optical modulator other than the antenna) installed in the area.
- the controller unit (comprising members such as a light source unit and a light receiving unit arranged outside the area) performs warning communication of the input level, and the controller unit that receives this can perform warning display of the input signal level. .
- the transmission of the detection result signal that detects the input signal level can also be shared with the optical transmission system of the RF signal that is the output signal of the antenna, no additional components are added, and there is no need to use the optical transmission in the surroundings. Does not disturb the electromagnetic field.
- a battery for driving at least one of the RF amplifier, the signal intensity detector, the signal generator, the first light receiving unit, and the DC bias control unit is arranged in the area, thereby supplying power from outside the area. It becomes possible to omit an electric wire, and it is also possible to connect the inside and outside of the area with only an optical fiber.
- the first light receiving unit is built in the light intensity modulator, the head unit disposed in the area can be configured more compactly and a part of the output light from the light intensity modulator is branched. And the loss of output light can be suppressed.
- the detection result signal since the detection result signal has a frequency of less than 30 MHz, it is detected as an electromagnetic wave noise received by the antenna by optical modulation at a frequency outside the band of the measured radiated electromagnetic noise (30 MHz or more). Interference with the result signal can be suppressed, and signal transmission to the controller unit can be performed more accurately.
- the antenna since the antenna has an attenuator that attenuates the strength of the output signal of the antenna based on the result of the signal strength detector, the strength of the output signal of the antenna entering the RF amplifier or the optical modulator is automatically set. It is also possible to suppress the output saturation and distortion of the transmission device.
- the RF amplification control unit that controls the output of the RF amplifier is provided based on the result of the signal strength detector, the strength of the output signal of the antenna entering the optical modulator is automatically adjusted, It is also possible to suppress output saturation and distortion of the transmission apparatus.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an electric field measuring apparatus according to the present invention.
- the electric field strength of the electromagnetic wave (dashed arrow) generated from the device under test (EUT) 8 set in the area for detecting the electromagnetic wave such as the anechoic chamber 10 is measured.
- Reference numeral 9 denotes a mounting table on which a device to be measured such as a turntable is mounted.
- the “area for detecting electromagnetic waves” in the present invention is not limited to an anechoic chamber, and means a space in which the device under measurement is installed in order to detect electromagnetic waves generated by the device under measurement, such as an open site. .
- “outside the area where electromagnetic waves are detected” means an area that does not become an obstacle when measuring the electromagnetic waves generated by the device under measurement, outside the anechoic chamber, at a location sufficiently away from the device under measurement, May be a space in which the main body and the measuring device are housed and the electromagnetic wave generated from the device is prevented from leaking into the “area for detecting the electromagnetic wave” as in the measurement chamber described later.
- an anechoic chamber and a measurement chamber will be described as examples.
- an antenna 1 and a head portion 2 incorporating a light intensity modulator having a Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguide are arranged.
- the output signal of the antenna 1 is applied to the modulation electrode of the light intensity modulator to change the refractive index of the Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguide. Due to this refractive index change, the phase of the light wave propagating through the optical waveguide is modulated, and the light intensity of the light wave emitted from the Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguide is modulated.
- Reference numeral 3 denotes antenna positioning means for arranging the antenna 1 at a predetermined position.
- a traveling wave optical modulator in which an optical waveguide and a modulation electrode are formed on a substrate having an electro-optic effect can be suitably used.
- the substrate having an electro-optic effect for example, lithium niobate, lithium tantalate, PLZT (lead lanthanum zirconate titanate), and a quartz-based material can be used.
- the Mach-Zehnder type optical waveguide can be formed on a substrate having an electro-optic effect by diffusing Ti or the like on the substrate surface by a thermal diffusion method, a proton exchange method, or the like, or forming a ridge type convex portion.
- the modulation electrode includes a signal electrode for applying an output signal from the antenna and a ground electrode, and can be formed on the substrate by forming a Ti / Au electrode pattern, a gold plating method, or the like. Furthermore, if necessary, a buffer layer such as dielectric SiO 2 may be provided on the surface of the substrate after the optical waveguide is formed to suppress absorption and scattering of light waves by the electrodes formed on the upper side of the optical waveguide.
- an electrode for controlling the bias point may be separately incorporated, and a DC bias voltage may be applied to such an electrode.
- a measurement chamber 11 is adjacent to the outside of the anechoic chamber 10, and a controller unit 6 of a measuring device that controls the head unit 2 and a measuring instrument 7 such as an EMI receiver are installed in the measurement chamber 11.
- the head unit 2 and the controller unit 6 are joined by a composite wire such as an optical fiber or a feeder line.
- Reference numeral 5 is a low-pass filter for interrupting an AC signal provided on the power supply line, and is configured so that an AC signal does not enter the anechoic chamber when the controller unit 6 supplies a DC bias voltage or the like to the head unit. Yes.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the head unit 2 and the controller unit 6 in more detail.
- An output signal (30 MHz or more) from the receiving antenna is introduced into the head unit 2, and the output signal is distributed to the amplifier and the RF detector by the RF distributor.
- the amplifier is an RF amplifier that amplifies the output signal of the antenna.
- the RF detector detects the intensity of the output signal and introduces the detection signal into a level detection circuit to detect whether or not the intensity of the output signal exceeds a predetermined level.
- the RF detector and the level detection circuit are combined to constitute a signal intensity detector.
- a signal generator for generating a detection result signal based on the detection result of the signal intensity detector is provided. For example, in the signal generator, when the optical modulator exceeds a certain level causing distortion, intensity modulation is performed with a low-frequency signal (less than 20 MHz) outside the band of the output signal from the receiving antenna.
- the output signal from the amplifier that is the RF amplifier, the detection result signal from the signal generator, and the DC bias voltage from the DC bias control circuit described later are combined.
- the multiplexer is indicated by + in the figure.
- An optical intensity modulator (MZ modulator) having a Mach-Zehnder optical waveguide that performs optical modulation based on the output signal of the multiplexer is disposed.
- the controller unit 6 is provided with a semiconductor laser (LD) which is a light source unit and an LD control circuit which is a control circuit for driving the semiconductor laser, and a constant level of continuous (CW) light is output from the semiconductor laser.
- LD semiconductor laser
- CW constant level of continuous
- the controller unit 6 is provided with a light receiving unit (high-speed PD, monitor PD) that receives output light from the MZ type modulator that is a light intensity modulator.
- the light receiving unit is composed of two light receiving elements (PD).
- the light receiving unit is composed of one PD, and the output signal from the PD is a high frequency signal of 30 MHz or more and a low frequency signal of less than 30 MHz. It is also possible to separate them.
- a signal of 30 MHz or higher corresponding to the output signal of the antenna is detected, and the signal that has passed through the high-frequency pass filter (HPF) is amplified by an amplifier and introduced into the measuring instrument 7.
- HPF high-frequency pass filter
- the monitor PD signal is a low-frequency signal of less than 30 MHz, and is branched into two by a branch element such as Bias-T, and then output to the DC bias control circuit and the monitor detection circuit, respectively.
- a transmission filter of a specific frequency band that transmits a signal related to the DC bias control of the optical modulator is provided in the previous stage of the DC bias control circuit, and a detection result signal generated by the signal generator is provided in the previous stage of the monitor detection circuit. It is preferable to insert a transmission filter of another specific frequency band that transmits the light.
- these transmission filters can be incorporated in a DC bias control circuit or a monitor detection circuit.
- the DC bias voltage supplied to the light intensity modulator is controlled based on the intensity change of the output signal from the monitor PD serving as the light receiving unit.
- the DC bias control unit supplies a DC bias voltage to the light intensity modulator via the power supply line.
- V ⁇ modulation curve the relationship curve (V ⁇ modulation curve) between the drive voltage of the light intensity modulator and the light intensity output is a sine function
- the half point of the maximum light intensity is the center of the bias point adjustment.
- the center point of the bias is not limited to such a 1 ⁇ 2 point, and an intensity level lower than the 1 ⁇ 2 point can be adopted in consideration of the shot noise of the monitor PD.
- the bias point is adjusted as necessary. Specifically, a light wave is introduced from the LD of the light source unit into the light intensity modulator, and a bias voltage applied to the light intensity modulator is applied. , And the value at which the output level of the monitor light is highest is measured, and for example, a bias voltage indicating a value that is 1 ⁇ 2 of the highest value is found.
- an AC signal such as a low-frequency signal frequently used in bias point control of the conventional optical modulator becomes unnecessary, and noise emission in the anechoic chamber can be further suppressed. It becomes possible.
- the signal for the DC bias control circuit and the signal for the monitor detection circuit have different frequencies in advance. It is preferable to set so.
- the detection result signal generated by the signal generator is detected by the monitor detection circuit from the output signal from the monitor PD which is the light receiving unit. For example, a low frequency signal (less than 30 MHz) generated when the output signal from the receiving antenna exceeds a predetermined level is detected, and an over-input state is displayed on the display device based on the detection result.
- a variable attenuator for attenuating the intensity of the output signal of the receiving antenna is disposed between the receiving antenna and the RF distributor or between the RF distributor and the amplifier as shown in FIG. As in FIG. 2, when the intensity of the output signal of the receiving antenna exceeds a predetermined level, the variable attenuator is controlled based on the result of the signal intensity detector composed of the RF detector and the level detection circuit. In addition, the signal level input to the RF amplifier or the light intensity modulator can be adjusted.
- a configuration for controlling the output of the RF amplifier based on the result of the signal intensity detector can be provided, and the variable attenuator can be omitted.
- the head unit 2 is driven by supplying power to a light receiving element (PD) as a first light receiving unit, a bias control circuit as a DC bias control unit, and various components in the head.
- a battery as the power source.
- the battery drives an amplifier that is an RF amplifier, an RF detector that constitutes a signal intensity detector, a level detection circuit, a signal generator, and at least one of a first light receiving unit and a DC bias control unit. is doing.
- DC bias control-related parts are incorporated in the head part, and a power source for driving various parts in the head part is also arranged in the head part. Since only the fiber is connected, a simpler configuration can be achieved and handling of various members is facilitated.
- a part of the output light from the MZ type modulator is branched by a branching unit and input to a light receiving element (PD) which is a first light receiving unit.
- the signal from the first light receiving unit is input to the bias control circuit and is used to control the DC bias of the MZ type modulator as in the above-described embodiment of FIG.
- the MZ type modulator has a module structure housed in a metal casing.
- the first light receiving section shown in FIG. 4 can be incorporated in an MZ type modulator, which is a light intensity modulator, and accommodated in the same housing.
- the light receiving unit arranged in a part of the modulator is configured to monitor the radiation mode light from the multiplexing unit of the Mach-Zehnder type waveguide, or monitor the evanescent light of the light wave propagating through the optical waveguide, for example.
- Various configurations and arrangements can be employed.
- the size of the head unit can be reduced, and the generation of electromagnetic waves in the periphery can be suppressed, and more accurate measurement can be performed.
- the present invention it is easy to confirm the output saturation and distortion state of the transmission device according to the level of the input signal from the antenna, and the electric field measurement in the equipment such as the anechoic chamber is a measuring device. It is possible to provide an electric field measuring device that is not disturbed by noise from itself.
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図1は、本発明に係る電界計測装置の概略を示す図である。電波暗室10などの電磁波を検出するエリア内に設定された被測定装置(EUT)8から発生する電磁波(波線矢印)の電界強度を測定する。符号9は、ターンテーブルなどの被測定装置を載置する載置台である。
また、「電磁波を検出するエリア」の外とは、被測定装置が発生する電磁波を計測する際に障害とならない領域を意味し、電波暗室の外部や、被測定装置から十分離れた場所、さらには、後述する測定室のように、本体部や測定器が収納され、機器から発生する電磁波が「電磁波を検出するエリア」に漏出することを遮断した空間であっても良い。
以下では、電波暗室及び測定室を例に説明する。
ヘッド部2には、受信アンテナからの出力信号(30MHz以上)を導入し、RF分配器により出力信号がアンプとRF検出器に分配される。アンプは、アンテナの出力信号を増幅するRF増幅器である。また、RF検出器は、該出力信号の強度を検出し、その検出信号をレベル検出回路に導入することで、該出力信号の強度が所定のレベルを超えたか否かを検出している。RF検出器とレベル検出回路とが組み合わさり、信号強度検出器を構成している。該信号強度検出器の検出結果に基づき検出結果信号を発生する信号発生器が設けられている。例えば、信号発生器では、光変調器がひずみを起こすある一定のレベルを超えている場合には、受信アンテナからの出力信号の帯域外の低周波信号(20MHz未満)で強度変調を行う。
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- 電磁波を検出するエリア内に設置された被測定装置から発生する電磁波の電界強度を測定する電界計測装置において、
該エリア内には、アンテナと、該アンテナの出力信号を増幅するRF増幅器と、該出力信号の強度が所定のレベルを超えたか否かを検出する信号強度検出器と、該信号強度検出器の検出結果に基づき検出結果信号を発生する信号発生器と、該RF増幅器からの出力信号と該検出結果信号とDCバイアス電圧とを合波する合波器と、該合波器の出力信号に基づいて光変調を行うマッハツェンダー型光導波路を有する光強度変調器とが配置され、
該エリア外には、光源部と、該光強度変調器からの出力光を受光する受光部と、該受光部からの出力信号の強度変化に基づき該光強度変調器に供給するDCバイアス電圧を制御するDCバイアス制御部と、該受光部からの出力信号から該検出結果信号に基づく信号を検出し、その検出結果を表示する表示器とが配置され、
該光源部から光波を該光強度変調器に光ファイバによって導入し、
該光強度変調器から光波を該受光部に光ファイバによって導出し、
該DCバイアス制御部からDCバイアス電圧を該光強度変調器に給電線で供給することを特徴とする電界計測装置。 - 電磁波を検出するエリア内に設置された被測定装置から発生する電磁波の電界強度を測定する電界計測装置において、
該エリア内には、アンテナと、該アンテナの出力信号を増幅するRF増幅器と、該出力信号の強度が所定のレベルを超えたか否かを検出する信号強度検出器と、該信号強度検出器の検出結果に基づき検出結果信号を発生する信号発生器と、該RF増幅器からの出力信号と該検出結果信号とDCバイアス電圧とを合波する合波器と、該合波器の出力信号に基づいて光変調を行うマッハツェンダー型光導波路を有する光強度変調器と、該光強度変調器からの出力光の一部を分岐する分岐部と、前記分岐部で分岐された分岐光を受光する第1の受光部と、該第1の受光部からの出力信号の強度変化に基づき該光強度変調器に供給するDCバイアス電圧を制御するDCバイアス制御部と、該RF増幅器、該信号強度検出器、該信号発生器、該第1の受光部及び該DCバイアス制御部の内、少なくとも一つを駆動するためのバッテリーが配置され、
該エリア外には、光源部と、該光強度変調器からの出力光を受光する第2の受光部と、該第2の受光部からの出力信号から該検出結果信号に基づく信号を検出し、その検出結果を表示する表示器とが配置され、
該光源部から光波を該光強度変調器に光ファイバによって導入し、
該光強度変調器から光波を該受光部に光ファイバによって導出することを特徴とする電界計測装置。 - 電磁波を検出するエリア内に設置された被測定装置から発生する電磁波の電界強度を測定する電界計測装置において、
該エリア内には、アンテナと、該アンテナの出力信号を増幅するRF増幅器と、該出力信号の強度が所定のレベルを超えたか否かを検出する信号強度検出器と、該信号強度検出器の検出結果に基づき検出結果信号を発生する信号発生器と、該RF増幅器からの出力信号と該検出結果信号とDCバイアス電圧とを合波する合波器と、該合波器の出力信号に基づいて光変調を行うマッハツェンダー型光導波路を有する光強度変調器と、該光強度変調器に内蔵され、該光強度変調器の出力光強度をモニタする第1の受光部と、該第1の受光部からの出力信号の強度変化に基づき該強度変調器に供給するDCバイアス電圧を制御するDCバイアス制御部と、該RF増幅器、該信号強度検出器、該信号発生器、該第1の受光部及び該DCバイアス制御部の内、少なくとも一つを駆動するためのバッテリーが配置され、
該エリア外には、光源部と、該光強度変調器からの出力光を受光する第2の受光部と、該第2の受光部からの出力信号から該検出結果信号に基づく信号を検出し、その検出結果を表示する表示器とが配置され、
該光源部から光波を該光強度変調器に光ファイバによって導入し、
該光強度変調器から光波を該受光部に光ファイバによって導出することを特徴とする電界計測装置。 - 請求項1乃至3のいずれかに記載の電界計測装置において、該検出結果信号は30MHz未満の周波数であることを特徴とする電界計測装置。
- 請求項1乃至4のいずれかに記載の電界計測装置において、該信号強度検出器の結果に基づき、該アンテナの出力信号の強度を減衰する減衰器を有することを特徴とする電界計測装置。
- 請求項1乃至4のいずれかに記載の電界計測装置において、該信号強度検出器の結果に基づき、該RF増幅器の出力を制御するRF増幅制御部を有することを特徴とする電界計測装置。
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