The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent no. 8349659, titled “Integrated Shield for a No-Lead Semiconductor Device Package.” According to background information supplied by the inventors, “there is a need for an electromagnetic shield that is inexpensive to manufacture on a large scale, does not waste space around the semiconductor device package, and effectively … [Read more...]
New High-Current Model for DC Filter Series
Schurter, a manufacturer of fuses, connectors, circuit breakers and EMC products, has announced the expansion of its FMER series of high-current filters with the addition of a model designed for high power. The company also plans to offer the entire FMER series without Y capacitors. The FMER series of filers have UL approvals for ambient temperatures of 55°C and 75°C as well … [Read more...]
Disney Announces RIFD Program for Interactive Theme Park Experience
Disney World has announced plans to introduce a new radio-frequency identification (RFID) program known as “MyMagic+” later this year. The program aims to make navigating crowded Disney parks less inconvenient and daunting, and will be used to track visitors and provide a more “personalized interaction.” “We want to take experiences that are more passive and make them as … [Read more...]
Army Employs EMVAF for Electromagnetic Testing of Weapons and Communications Systems
As electronic military weapons and communications systems become increasingly more complex and susceptible to electromagnetic interference, the U.S. Army continues to evaluate the systems’ endurance against radio frequency weapons, hostile jamming and unintentional interference. Located at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, The Electromagnetic Vulnerability … [Read more...]
Common Mode Emission. Can It Get Any Worse?
You betcha! Once upon a time I was in charge of EMC design for a large scale military digital telecommunications system. This system had to handle both red and black analog and digital data with the proviso that never the twain shall meet. In the lab where all the engineering tests were taking place everything went great until the cables were hung on the … [Read more...]
High Peak Voltage Electrical Double-Layer Capacitors Provide Auxiliary Power and Peak Load Assistance
Murata Americas has introduced its new DMF series of high peak current electrical double-layer capacitor (EDLC) for use as auxiliary power sources and peak load assistance. “With the new DMF series, Murata is again able to provide miniaturized super capacitors with outstanding features, performance and value,” Mark Waugh, business development manager of Murata Americas, … [Read more...]
DesignCon 2013
Title: DesignCon 2013Date: January 28 - 31 2013Location: Santa Clara, Calif.Description: Developed for software developers, silicon manufacturers and chip, board and systems designers, DesignCon 2013 covers the latest theoretical design techniques, tools, methodologies and applications. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend discussion panels, tutorials and educational … [Read more...]
Shielded Round Connectors for Power Supply with Frequency Converters
Connector systems developer Multi-Contact has released 16BV-GS and 21BV-GS shielded round connectors for power supply with frequency converters. According to the company, the new connectors are ideal for all harsh environment applications that are susceptible to or may cause electromagnetic interference. The 16BV-GS is designed for cable cross sections from 50 to 240 mm² while … [Read more...]
MOSFETs for Battery or Load Switching Power Management Applications for Portable Electronics
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, has released new 8V and 20V n-channel and p-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs. The new devices are ideal for battery or load switching power management applications for portable electronics, said the company. According to the company, the 8 V n-channel Si8424CDB and 20 V … [Read more...]
Surface Mount Transformers for Use with Transformer Driver for Isolated Power Supplies
Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., a developer of custom magnetics, has released a new series of surface mount transformers for use with the SN6501 transformer driver for isolated power supplies. According to the company, the new transformers accommodate voltage levels ranging from 3V to 5.5V on both the input and the output. The transformers have a dielectric isolation rating of … [Read more...]
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