The U.S. Army is investigating the possibility of creating electromagnetic pulse grenades to disable the radio transmitters on improvised explosive devices. According to its latest series of research contracts with small businesses, the Army wants to design “high power microwave grenades" to “generate an electromagnetic pulse that could be used to defeat the electronics used … [Read more...]
Starbucks Initiates Wireless Charging Trial Period in Boston
Starbucks has partnered with Duracell to initiate a wireless charging trial period in 17 Boston-area locations. According to Starbucks chief digital officer Adam Brotman, the company is installing Duracell’s Powermat technology into tabletops “to get a sense for how our customers will react.” Duracell’s technology utilizes an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between … [Read more...]
Signal Integrity Tests Up to 1,000 MHz on IEC 60603-7 and IEC 61076-3 Series Connectors
From the International Electrotechnical Commission webstore: "IEC 60512-28-100:2013 specifies the test methods for transmission performance for IEC 60603-7 and IEC 61076-3 series connectors up to 1 000 MHz. It is also suitable for testing lower frequency connectors; however the test methodology specified in the detailed specification for any given connector remains the … [Read more...]
Shenzhen Metro Blocks 3G Signal to Investigate Subway Wireless Interference
Authorities temporarily shut down 3G service on two subway lines in Shenzhen, China in an effort to determine the cause of unexpected train stops between stations. According to Shenzhen Metro, the temporary removal of wireless services was done in order to test a theory that interference from mobile wireless networks was the cause. Almost every subway in mainland China is … [Read more...]
FCC Examines Development of “Geo-Targeting” Broadcasting System
The Federal Communications Commission is scrutinizing a new broadcasting system that will give FM radio stations the ability to divide their coverage areas into geographic zones and “geo-target” their advertising and programming. According to developer Geo-Bradcast Solutions, the ZoneCasting system uses GPS and mobile broadband technologies to divide the FM signal but avoid … [Read more...]
Anti-jamming 2.4GHz RFID Active Tags Released
Daily RFID has released its latest 2.4G Hz RFID Active Tags with anti-jamming capability, featuring adjustable read range of up to 80 meters. The active RFID tags can track high value assets over a large area due to a high performance design for inventory applications. The read range of the RFID active tags are adjustable of up to 80 meters and can be customized to operate … [Read more...]
New Line of High Frequency PIN Diode RF Switches
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., an ISO 9001:2008 manufacturer and global supplier of RF and microwave products, introduces its new line of high frequency RF switches. This new line of RF switches is for applications requiring a broad spectrum of frequencies up to 40 GHz. Pasternack broad frequency solid state PIN diode switches are active microwave switch devices that route a … [Read more...]
“Single Destination” Compliance and Debug Testing Solution for PCI Express 3.0 Testing
Test and measurement equipment supplier Tektronix has released an automated transmitter (Tx) and receiver (Rx) compliance and debug testing solution for the PCI Express 3.0 standard. According to the company, the new compliance and debug testing solution is the industry’s “most integrated level of support for PHY layer test automation and debug of PCI Express 3.0.” According … [Read more...]
Electrical Safety Requirements and Design Practices Seminar
Title: Electrical Safety Requirements and Design Practices SeminarDate: December 07 2012Location: Frederick, MDDescription: Washington Laboratories will be hosting a safety seminar on the fundamentals of electrical safety requirements and design practices for anyone involved in the technical aspects of the product compliance evaluation process. Topics will include frequent … [Read more...]
Philadelphia EMC Chapter Hosts Quarterly Meeting
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Retlif Laboratories in Harleysville, Pa., hosted the Philadelphia EMC Chapter meeting. Mike Caruso (above) of ETS-Lindgren, based in Austin, Texas, discussed "EMP/HEMP - the threat and the solutions" with attendees. The talk … [Read more...]
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