Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing – HIRF & High Frequency Field Generating Systems
This is post 3 of AR’s blog series “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” The full series can be viewed here. SYSTEMS The ability to pull together the right amplifiers for the job, with training and ongoing support is […]
Cost-Effectively Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility in the Age of IoT
Wireless/RF is ubiquitous, so implement a pre-compliance regimen with off-the-shelf equipment. Every electronic product has to go through full electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing to get the much-coveted stamp of approval from the various regulatory bodies. This has traditionally been a […]
Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing – Amplifier Input & Output Requirements
This is post 2 of AR’s blog series “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” The full series can be viewed here. INTRODUCTION How much input power is required to achieve full rated output power is a common concern when […]
Risk Mitigation: Advanced ESD Instrumentation for Qualification Testing of Static Shielding Bags
Today, Suspect Counterfeit ESD Control and Non-Compliant Packaging is a growing issue throughout the Global Supply Chain. EEE parts (ESD sensitive devices) damage transcends circuit cards, touch screen displays, handheld devices, and other microprocessor driven products. Suspect counterfeit static control […]
Ten Tips to Minimize EMI from On-Board DC-DC Converters
It is fairly common to find multiple onboard DC-DC converters on today’s portable, mobile, and IoT devices. If the device uses wireless, GPS, or cellular technologies, the EMI from these converters (which generally use switching frequencies between 1 and 3 […]
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INTRODUCTION One of the roles of the practicing EMC engineer or product designer is to be able to design filters to add to circuits in order to get them to pass various EMC immunity and emissions standards such as IEC […]
This is post 3 of AR’s blog series “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” The full series can be viewed here. SYSTEMS The ability to pull together the right amplifiers for the job, with training and ongoing support is […]
INTRODUCTION EMC design guidelines have always been a popular subject in the EMC design community. What is the most important EMC design guideline, i.e. the guideline with the highest impact on the emission and immunity of electronic circuitry? Studying books […]
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Introduction Rapid technology advances in the wireless communications world make test and evaluation of Radio Frequency (RF) devices a difficult subject. It seems that by the time a new device hits the market, it has been made obsolete by the next […]
Introduction Lightning may produce a spectacular display when viewed, but the associated electromagnetic effects (EME) has the potential (pun intended) to severely damage electrical and electronic circuits. MIL-STD-461G added a new test method to evaluate device tolerance for induced current […]
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