Test Report

FCC ID: L2C0025R

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                         University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory
                   FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210/Gen - Test Report No. 415031-280



                                       The University of Michigan
                                         Radiation Laboratory
                                          3228 EECS Building
                                       Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2122
                                          Tel: (734) 764-0500


                                 Measured Radio Frequency Emissions
                                               From

                                       Delphi Receiver
                                      Model(s): L2C0025R

                                         Report No. 415031-280
                                            March 7, 2006

                                           Copyright © 2006

                                                 For:
                                      Delphi Automotive Systems
                                        One Corporate Center
                                       Kokomo, IN 46904-9005

                                                Contact:
                                                Bill Lusa
                                          Tel: (734) 484-1387
                                          Fax: (734) 484-1389
                                               PO: Verbal



                                                   Tests supervised by:
Measurements made by:                              Report approved by: _____________________
                            Valdis V. Liepa                                Valdis V. Liepa
                            Joseph D. Brunett                              Research Scientist


Summary

Tests for compliance with FCC Regulations Part 15, Subpart B, and Industry Canada RSS-210/GEN,
were performed on Delphi model L2C0025R. This device is subject to the Rules and Regulations as a
Receiver. As a Digital Device it is exempt, but such measurements were made to assess the receiver's
overall emissions.
         In testing completed on March 6, 2006, the device tested in the worst case met the allowed Class
B specifications for radiated emissions by 14.3 dB (see p. 6). The conducted emissions tests do not apply,
since the device is powered from a 12 VDC system.




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                   FCC Part 15, IC RSS-210/Gen - Test Report No. 415031-280

1. Introduction

Delphi model L2C0025R was tested for compliance with FCC Regulations, Part 15, adopted under
Docket 87-389, April 18, 1989, and with Industry Canada RSS-210, Issue 6 and RSS-Gen, Issue 1,
September, 2005. The tests were performed at the University of Michigan Radiation Laboratory Willow
Run Test Range following the procedures described in ANSI C63.4-2003 "Methods of Measurement of
Radio-Noise Emissions from Low-Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to
40 GHz". The Site description and attenuation characteristics of the Open Site facility are on file with
FCC Laboratory, Columbia, Maryland (FCC Reg. No: 91050) and with Industry Canada, Ottawa, ON
(File Ref. No: IC 2057).

2. Test Procedure and Equipment Used

The pertinent test equipment commonly used in our facility for measurements is listed in Table 2.1 below.
The middle column identifies the specific equipment used in these tests.

                                       Table 2.1 Test Equipment.
             Test Instrument                 Eqpt. Used                   Manufacturer/Model
Spectrum Analyzer (0.1-1500 MHz)                             Hewlett-Packard, 182T/8558B
Spectrum Analyzer (9kHz-22GHz)                   X           Hewlett-Packard 8593A SN: 3107A01358
Spectrum Analyzer (9kHz-26GHz)                   X           Hewlett-Packard 8593E, SN: 3412A01131
Spectrum Analyzer (9kHz-26GHz)                               Hewlett-Packard 8563E, SN: 3310A01174
Spectrum Analyzer (9kHz-40GHz)                               Hewlett-Packard 8564E, SN: 3745A01031
Power Meter                                                  Hewlett-Packard, 432A
Power Meter                                                  Anritsu, ML4803A/MP
Harmonic Mixer (26-40 GHz)                                   Hewlett-Packard 11970A, SN: 3003A08327
Harmonic Mixer (40-60 GHz)                                   Hewlett-Packard 11970U, SN: 2332A00500
Harmonic Mixer (75-110 GHz)                                  Hewlett-Packard 11970W, SN: 2521A00179
Harmonic Mixer (140-220 GHz)                                 Pacific Millimeter Prod., GMA, SN: 26
S-Band Std. Gain Horn                                        S/A, Model SGH-2.6
C-Band Std. Gain Horn                                        University of Michigan, NRL design
XN-Band Std. Gain Horn                                       University of Michigan, NRL design
X-Band Std. Gain Horn                                        S/A, Model 12-8.2
X-band horn (8.2- 12.4 GHz)                                  Narda 640
X-band horn (8.2- 12.4 GHz)                                  Scientific Atlanta , 12-8.2, SN: 730
K-band horn (18-26.5 GHz)                                    FXR, Inc., K638KF
Ka-band horn (26.5-40 GHz)                                   FXR, Inc., U638A
U-band horn (40-60 GHz)                                      Custom Microwave, HO19
W-band horn(75-110 GHz)                                      Custom Microwave, HO10
G-band horn (140-220 GHz)                                    Custom Microwave, HO5R
Bicone Antenna (30-250 MHz)                      X           University of Michigan, RLBC-1
Bicone Antenna (200-1000 MHz)                    X           University of Michigan, RLBC-2
Dipole Antenna Set (30-1000 MHz)                 X           University of Michigan, RLDP-1,-2,-3
Dipole Antenna Set (30-1000 MHz)                             EMCO 2131C, SN: 992
Active Rod Antenna (30 Hz-50 MHz)                            EMCO 3301B, SN: 3223
Active Loop Antenna (30 Hz-50 MHz)                           EMCO 6502, SN:2855
Ridge-horn Antenna (300-5000 MHz)                X           University of Michigan
Amplifier (5-1000 MHz)                           X           Avantak, A11-1, A25-1S
Amplifier (5-4500 MHz)                           X           Avantak
Amplifier (4.5-13 GHz)                                       Avantek, AFT-12665
Amplifier (6-16 GHz)                                         Trek
Amplifier (16-26 GHz)                                        Avantek
LISN Box                                                     University of Michigan
Signal Generator                                 X           Hewlett-Packard 8657B



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3. Configuration and Identification of Device Under Test

The DUT is a 315 MHz superheterodyne receiver, designed for onboard automobile security/convenience
applications, and as such, it is powered from an automotive 12 VDC source. It is housed in a plastic case
approximately 6 by 4 by 1 inches; antenna is internal. The LO at 325.7 MHz is mixed down from 651.7
MHz on chip. In the receiver digital section, the decoding, signal processing, etc. are performed by a
microprocessor timed by an 8.0 MHz crystal.
        The DUT was designed by Delphi Automotive Systems, One Corporate Center, Kokomo, IN
46904-9005. It is identified as:
                           Delphi Automotive Systems Receiver
                           Model(s): L2C0025R
                           FCC ID: L2C0025R
                           IC: 3432A-0025R

3.1 Modifications Made
There were no modifications made to the DUT by this laboratory.

4. Emission Limits

The DUT tested falls under Part 15, Subpart B, "Unintentional Radiators". The pertinent test frequencies,
with corresponding emission limits, are given in Tables 4.1 and 4.2 below.

4.1 Radiated Emission Limits

  Table 4.1. Radiated Emission Limits (Ref: FCC 15.33, 15.35, and 15.109; IC RSS-210, 2.6 Table 2).

                Freq. (MHz)                 Elim (3m) µV/m             Elim (3m) dB(µV/m)
                    30-88                         100                         40.0
                   88-216                      150 µV/m                       43.5
                  216-960                      200 µV/m                       46.0
                 960-2000                      500 µV/m                       54.0
                            Note:   Quasi-Peak readings apply to 1000 MHz (120 kHz BW)
                                    Average readings apply above 1000 MHz (1 MHz BW)

4.2 Power Line Conducted Emission Limits

       Table 4.3 Conducted Emission Limits (FCC:15.107 (CISPR); IC: RSS-Gen, 7.2.2 Table 2).

      Frequency                Class A (dBµV)                            Class B (dBµV)
         MHz            Quasi-peak            Average           Quasi-peak            Average
      .150 - 0.50          79                    66              66 - 56*             56 - 46*
       0.50 – 5.0          73                    60                 56                   46
       5.0 – 30.0          73                    60                 60                   50
     Notes:
     1. The lower limit shall apply at the transition frequency
     2. The limit decreases linearly with the logarithm of the frequency in the range
              0.15-0.50 MHz:
     *Class B Quasi-peak: dBµV = 50.25 - 19.12*log( f )
     *Class B Average: dBµV = 40.25 - 19.12*log( f )
     3. 9 kHz RBW

4.3 Antenna Power Conduction Limits
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Ref: FCC 15.111(a). Pmax = 2 nW; for frequency range see Table 4.1.

5. Emission Tests and Results

NOTE: Even though the FCC and/or Industry Canada specify that both the radiated and conductive
emissions be measured using the Quasi-Peak and/or average detection schemes, we normally use peak
detection since Quasi-Peak is cumbersome to use with our instrumentation. In case the measurement fails
to meet the limits, or the measurement is near the limit, it is re-measured using appropriate detection. We
note that since the peak detected signal is always higher or equal to the Quasi-Peak or average detected
signal, the margin of compliance may be better, but not worse, than indicated in this report. The type of
detection used is indicated in the data table, Table 5.1.

5.1 Anechoic Chamber Radiated Emission Tests
To familiarize with the radiated emission behavior of the DUT, it was studied and measured in the
shielded anechoic chamber. In the chamber there is a set-up similar to that of an outdoor 3-meter site,
with turntable, antenna mast, and a ground plane. Instrumentation includes spectrum analyzers and other
equipment as needed.
        To study and test for radiated emissions, the DUT was powered by a laboratory power supply at
12 VDC. A MHz CW signal was injected (radiated) from a nearby signal generator using a short wire
antenna. The DUT was taped to a Styrofoam block and placed on the test table on each of the three axis.
At each orientation, the table was rotated to obtain maximum signal for vertical and horizontal emission
polarizations. This sequence was repeated throughout the required frequency range.
        In the chamber we studied and recorded all the emissions using a ridge-horn antenna, which
covers 200 MHz to 5000 MHz, up to 2 GHz. In scanning from 30 MHz to 2.0 GHz, there were no
spurious emissions observed other than the LO and injection signal ( MHz), and the LO harmonics.
Figures 5.1 and 5.2 show emissions measured 0-1000 MHz and 1000-2000 MHz, respectively. These
measurements are made with a ridge-horn antenna at 3m, with spectrum analyzer in peak hold mode and
the receiver rotated in all orientations. The measurements up to 1000 MHz (Fig. 5.1) are used for initial
evaluation only, while those above 1000 MHz (Fig. 5.2) are used in final assessment for compliance.

5.2 Open Area Test Site Radiated Emission Tests
The DUT was then moved to the 3 meter Open Area Test Site where measurements were repeated up to
1000 MHz using a small Bicone, or dipoles when the measurement is near the limit. The DUT was
exercised as described in Sec. 5.1 above. The measurements were made with a spectrum analyzer using
120 kHz IF bandwidth and peak detection mode, and, when appropriate, using Quasi-Peak or average
detection (see 5.0). Sometimes lower IF bandwidth is used to help bring signals out of noise and this is
noted in the data table. Photographs included in this filing show the DUT on the Open Area Test Site
(OATS).
        The emissions from digital circuitry were measured using a standard Bicone. These results are
also presented in Table 5.1.




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5.3 Computations and Results for Radiated Emissions
To convert the dBm's measured on the spectrum analyzer to dB(µV/m), we use expression

                                 E3(dBµV/m) = 107 + PR+ KA - KG

where      PR =     power recorded on spectrum analyzer, dB, measured at 3m
           KA =     antenna factor, dB/m
           KG =     pre-amplifier gain, including cable loss, dB

        When presenting the data, at each frequency the highest measured emission under all of the
possible orientations is given. Computations and results are given in Table 5.1. There we see that the
DUT meets the limit by 14.3 dB.


5.4 Conducted Emission Tests
These tests do not apply, since the DUT is powered from an 12 VDC system.

6. Other Measurements

6.1 Emission Spectrum Near Fundamental
Near operating frequency the emission spectrum is measured typically over 50 MHz span with and
without injection signal. These data are taken with the DUT close to antenna and hence amplitudes are
relative. The plots are shown in Figure 6.1.

6.2 Effect of Supply Voltage Variation
The DUT has been designed to operate from 12 VDC power. Using a spectrum analyzer, relative radiated
emissions were recorded at the LO (651.4 MHz) as voltage was varied from 6.0 to 18.0 VDC. Figure 6.2
shows the emission variation.

6.3 Operating Voltage and Current

                                   V =     12 V dc
                                   I =     74.0 mA dc




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                                 Table 5.1 Highest Emissions Measured

                             Radiated Emission - RF                                       Delphi VN127 Rx.; FCC/IC
       Freq.   Ant.   Ant.     Pr    Det.    Ka       Kg       E3       E3lim    Pass
 #     MHz     Used   Pol.   dBm     Used   dB/m      dB    dBµV/m     dBµV/m     dB              Comments
  1    325.7   Sbic    H     -78.7    Pk    19.2     18.2     29.3       46.0    16.7    max. of all, noise
  2    325.7   Sbic    V     -81.7    Pk    19.2     18.2     26.3       46.0    19.7    max. of all, noise
  3    651.4   Sbic    H     -85.7    Pk    25.5     15.1     31.7       46.0    14.3    max. of all, noise
  4    651.4   Sbic    V     -88.3    Pk    25.5     15.1     29.1       46.0    16.9    max. of all, noise
  5    977.1   Sbic    H     -85.2    Pk    29.2     13.2     37.8       54.0    16.2    max. of all, noise
  6    977.1   Sbic    V     -83.6    Pk    29.2     13.2     39.4       54.0    14.6    max. of all, noise
  7   1000.0   Horn    H     -70.8    Pk    20.6     28.0     28.8       54.0    25.2    max. of all, noise
  8   1100.0   Horn    H     -70.9    Pk    21.0     28.1     29.0       54.0    25.0    max. of all, noise
  9   1200.0   Horn    H     -71.3    Pk    21.3     28.3     28.7       54.0    25.3    max. of all, noise
10    1300.0   Horn    H     -69.8    Pk    21.4     28.2     30.4       54.0    23.6    max. of all, noise
11    1400.0   Horn    H     -70.0    Pk    21.8     27.9     30.9       54.0    23.1    max. of all, noise
12    1500.0   Horn    H     -68.8    Pk    22.2     28.2     32.2       54.0    21.8    max. of all, noise
13    1600.0   Horn    H     -68.9    Pk    22.4     28.3     32.2       54.0    21.8    max. of all, noise
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22                           Digital emissions more than 20 dB below FCC/IC Class B Limit.
23
24
25
26
27



                                                    Conducted Emissions
      Freq.    Line   Det.   Vtest Vlim      Pass
#     MHz      Side   Used   dBµV dBµV        dB                      Comments

                                                     Not applicable




                                                                                        Meas. 03/03/2005; U of Mich.



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Figure 5.1. Emissions measured at 3 meters in chamber, 0-1000 MHz.




Figure 5.2. Emissions measured at 3 meters in chamber, 1000-2000 MHz.




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                                 Figure 6.1.          Relative receiver emissions.



                     -105.0

                     -106.0
Relative Amplitude




                     -107.0

                     -108.0

                     -109.0

                     -110.0
                           6.0      8.0        10.0       12.0      14.0    16.0     18.0   20.0
                                                           Voltage (V)

                              Figure 6.2. Relative emission at vs. supply voltage.




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                                                           DUT on OATS




                                                  DUT on OATS (close-up)



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Document Modified: 2006-03-07 10:39:19

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