scope:

The test approaches defined in this standard are intended to quantify the interference of passive intermodulation (PIM) from antennas of handheld devices, base stations and satellite earth stations. Current PIM noise test methods and setup for antenna do not work well at extremely low PIM levels, for example where PIM noise falls below -150dBc.

This standard is applicable to the intermodulation (IM) level measurement of passive RF and microwave components, which can be caused by the presence of two or more transmitting signals. Both key components and measurement methodologies to achieve high accuracy will be defined and discussed.