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- ■ Internal Electromagnetic Field Measurement System
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This system scans a human-shaped phantom in three dimensions using an acrylic rod fitted with a triaxial magnetic field probe from above to measure the distribution of electromagnetic field strength inside the human body.
It allows for 3D measurements of internal field strength at 1 cm intervals, both with and without shielding garments.
- ■ Spectrum Analyzer
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This device measures electromagnetic field strength by frequency.
It compares the field strength in air versus through shielding materials by frequency to evaluate shielding effectiveness at different frequencies.
- ■ IH Rice Cooker Testing Scene
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An IH rice cooker is placed near a human-shaped phantom, and pacemaker operation is observed via an oscilloscope.
The cooker is moved in 1 cm increments to determine at what distance pacemaker malfunction may occur.
- ■ Illich Phantom
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This simulator is commonly used to study electromagnetic interference on cardiac pacemakers.
Developed by Mr. Illich, it is easy to transport and designed such that the pacing leads are more exposed to electromagnetic waves.
If no malfunction occurs in the pacemaker when using the Illich Phantom, it is highly likely that the surrounding electromagnetic environment is safe.
We use both the human-shaped phantom and the Illich Phantom in our testing protocols for validation.
