Empower RF Systems conducted remote live demonstrations of their model 2170 1 kW broadband amplifier at the IEEE EMC Symposium at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa July 26 – 28th , 2016, Booth 322. The amplifier was based in Los Angeles and viewed in the Ottawa exhibit venue with live streaming video while controlling the amplifier from the exhibit floor through a standard web … [Read more...]
Utah Governor Signs Drone Bill
(July 25, 2016) As reported here last week, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed a bill into law Monday that deals directly with aerial drones. House Bill 3003 was passed during a special session of the Utah State Legislature, and enhances penalties for operating drones in flight-restricted areas during wildfires. The new law enhances penalties for drone enthusiasts who ignore … [Read more...]
Full-Scale Test Model of the Sputnik-1 Auctioned for $220,000
(July 20, 2016) A working full-scale test model of the Sputnik-1 sold at Bonhams, New York, for $220,000 (£167,012), outstripping a $10,000 to $15,000 estimate. Sputnik-1 was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 and was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, which caused quite a shock and resulted in the well-know “space race” between the U.S. and Soviet … [Read more...]
Hybrid Polypropylene Absorbers Announced
Microwave Vision Group has announced a new line of polypropylene based hybrid electromagnetic absorbers for EMC/RF test applications. The polypropylene material has a highly uniform carbon density, throughout the material, which provides for more predictable results with no discontinuities. Key features include, frequency bands 30 MHz to 40 GHz, hybrid pyramid absorber, … [Read more...]
Live Remote Control of Amplifier
Empower RF Systems is conducting remote live demonstrations of their model 2170 1 kW broadband amplifier at the IEEE EMC Symposium at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa July 26 – 28th , 2016, Booth 322. The amplifier will be based in Los Angeles and viewed in the Ottawa exhibit venue with live streaming video while controlling the amplifier from the exhibit floor through a standard web … [Read more...]
Design for Guaranteed EMC Compliance
Title: Design for Guaranteed EMC ComplianceDate: September 14 - 15 2016Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.A.Description: Designing for guaranteed EMC compliance is a step-by-step process that can be applied during the design stage of a product. In this new 2-day course you will learn how to systematically ensure that your product design will meet all applicable EMC … [Read more...]
Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Compatibility
Title: Fundamentals of Electromagnetic CompatibilityDate: September 12 - 13 2016Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin, U.S.A.Description: This two-day course introduces fundamental concepts to circuit designers, board layout professionals, test engineers or anyone with an interest in ensuring that electronic systems meet EMC requirements. Students completing the course will be able to … [Read more...]
FDA Finalizes Guidance In Supporting Claims Of EMC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance in supporting claims of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of medical devices. The document is recommended for use in conjunction with consensus standards, as well as other FDA guidance documents pertaining to specific devices. Typically, the FDA reviews EMC information based on the risk of device … [Read more...]
Engineering Company Releases EMI Surveyor
(July 14, 2016) Doble Engineering Company announced the introduction of the EMI Surveyor, a non-invasive surveying solution that helps generation and industrial plants optimize maintenance and improve outage planning. The EMI Surveyor can detect more than 70 different electrical insulation and mechanical defects in generators, motors, bus duct systems, … [Read more...]
Update of General-Purpose Electromagnetic Simulator
(July 13, 2016) Remcom Inc. has introduced a new version of its XGtd general-purpose, high-frequency ray-based EM (electromagnetic) simulation software. Highlights of the XGtd 2.8 release include several new co-site analysis features, a 64-bit graphical user interface (GUI) and support for KMZ and COLLADA geometry files. Remcom said XGtd’s new co-site analysis features allow … [Read more...]
