Bachelor Thesis: EMI Measurement Environment for 13.56 MHz RFID Systems (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Job summary

NXP Austria invites a Bachelor student to collaborate on an EMI measurement setup for 13.56 MHz RFID systems. You will work on the physical setup, calibration methodology, and documentation, aligned with university requirements, and supervised by NXP and the university.

The thesis topic will be defined with the educational institution. A one-time gross remuneration of EUR 2,300 is provided, with potential additional payment based on performance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor program in EE or related.
• Basic RF/EMC knowledge and lab instrumentation familiarity.
• Strong English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze measurement methods and emission limits for 13.56 MHz RFID systems.
• Select and integrate measurement equipment (EMI receiver, spectrum analyzer, loop antennas, cables, preamplifiers).
• Implement the EMI measurement environment for repeatable results.
• Develop a calibration concept for the setup.
• Assess measurement uncertainty and critical setup parameters including grounding and shielding.
• Validate the setup using reference sources and perform measurements.
• Document the setup, calibration procedure, and achieved measurement accuracy.

Skills

RF/EMC knowledge

Laboratory instrumentation

English language

Education

Bachelor study in electrical engineering / related

Tools

EMI receiver

Spectrum analyzer

Loop antennas

Cables & preamplifiers

Job description

Bachelor Thesis in Collaboration with NXP Austria

We are looking for a Bachelor's student currently enrolled at an Austrian university/FH who would like to conduct their Bachelor thesis in collaboration with NXP Austria.

The thesis topic will be defined in alignment with NXP and the respective educational institution. The thesis requires appropriate academic approval and supervision by the university/FH and will be carried out in accordance with the applicable university requirements.

Motivation

RFID systems operating at 13.56 MHz are widely used in industrial, automotive, and consumer applications. To ensure regulatory compliance, these systems must meet electromagnetic emission requirements, which are measured with a magnetic loop antenna.

Research Topic

The goal of this thesis is to work on an EMI measurement setup for 13.56 MHz RFID systems and investigate both the physical setup and the calibration methodology required to achieve repeatable and accurate measurements.

• Analyze measurement methods and emission limits


• Select and integrate suitable measurement equipment (EMI receiver/spectrum analyzer, loop antennas, cables, preamplifiers)


• Implement the measurement environment


• Develop a calibration concept


• Assess measurement uncertainty and critical setup parameters including grounding, shielding, and receiver settings


• Validate the setup using reference sources and perform measurements


• Document the setup, calibration procedure, and achieved measurement accuracy

Your Profile

• Ongoing enrollment in Bachelor studies of electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, information and computer engineering or similar


• Basic RF/EMC knowledge, interest in measurement technology, and familiarity with laboratory instrumentation


• Solid English language skills

For the successful completion of the Bachelor Thesis you will receive a remuneration of a one-time payment of EUR 2.300, - gross. Depending on the performance and end-result, an add-on payment is possible.

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