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Line Impedance Stabilization Network
Electronics Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A line impedance stabilization network (LISN) is a device inserted between the power mains and an equipment under test to provide a stable impedance at radio frequencies. It also isolates the test setup from the mains and allows measurement of conducted emissions.
Example in context
“Conducted emission measurements were taken using a LISN placed between the power supply and the device under test.”
“Güç kaynağı ile test edilen cihaz arasına yerleştirilen bir LISN kullanılarak iletim emisyon ölçümleri yapıldı.”
Where engineers use it
The LISN is a standard fixture in EMC conducted emissions testing per CISPR 16. Engineers must use it to create a defined impedance environment and to couple measurement receivers to the power lines.
Synonyms: LISN, artificial mains network, AMN
Practice: can you use “Line Impedance Stabilization Network” at work?
During a pre-compliance test, the engineer observes inconsistent conducted emission readings. They suspect the LISN grounding is faulty. What steps should be taken to verify the LISN integrity?
Show a model answer
“Ensure that the conducted emission measurement setup includes a properly calibrated LISN.”
“Line Impedance Stabilization Network” in 21 languages
| English | Line Impedance Stabilization Network |
|---|---|
| Turkish | hat empedans stabilizasyon ağı |
| French | réseau de stabilisation d'impédance de ligne |
| German | Leitungsimpedanz-Stabilisierungsnetzwerk |
| Spanish | red de estabilización de impedancia de línea |
| Chinese | 线路阻抗稳定网络 |
| Arabic | شبكة تثبيت مقاومة الخط |
| Portuguese | rede de estabilização de impedância de linha |
| Russian | сеть стабилизации импеданса линии |
| Japanese | 線路インピーダンス安定化ネットワーク |
| Italian | rete di stabilizzazione dell'impedenza di linea |
| Vietnamese | mạng ổn định trở kháng đường dây |
| Hindi | लाइन प्रतिबाधा स्थिरीकरण नेटवर्क |
| Thai | เครือข่ายปรับเสถียรภาพอิมพีแดนซ์สาย |
| Indonesian | jaringan stabilisasi impedansi saluran |
| Korean | 라인 임피던스 안정화 네트워크 |
| Bengali | লাইন ইম্পিড্যান্স স্টেবিলাইজেশন নেটওয়ার্ক |
| Dutch | lijnimpedantie-stabilisatienetwerk |
| Swedish | ledningsimpedansstabiliseringsnätverk |
| Finnish | linjaimpedanssin stabilointiverkosto |
| Ukrainian | мережа стабілізації імпедансу лінії |
Frequently asked questions
What does Line Impedance Stabilization Network mean in engineering?
A line impedance stabilization network (LISN) is a device inserted between the power mains and an equipment under test to provide a stable impedance at radio frequencies. It also isolates the test setup from the mains and allows measurement of conducted emissions. In Electronics Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Line Impedance Stabilization Network?
Line Impedance Stabilization Network is pronounced /laɪn ɪmˈpiːdəns ˌsteɪbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈnɛtwɜːrk/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Line Impedance Stabilization Network used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Conducted emission measurements were taken using a LISN placed between the power supply and the device under test.”
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