The new 7810 series of 3M Electrically Conductive Acrylic Pads (eCAP) offers cohesive strength, shock absorption, and strong adhesion, which allows for rework and fast assembly without curing time. The eCAP 7810 series products are effective for EMI gasket shielding applications, ESD grounding, and reliable electrical contact with as little as 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm of contact. This … [Read more...]
Partnering for Automotive Video
San Jose-based Altera Corporation will collaborate with National Semiconductor to develop graphic interconnect solutions for routing high-resolution digital video in automotive applications, where passenger “infotainment” and driver assistance features are becoming more and more popular. This collaboration leverages Altera’s low-cost Cyclone® III FPGAs and National’s FPD-Link … [Read more...]
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DC-DC Converter Features 60-V Transient Protection and Low Output RippleThe LT3509 H Grade from Linear Technology is a dual channel, current mode PWM step-down DC/DC converter with two internal 36-V, 1-amp power switches in an MSOP-16E package. It is tested and guaranteed to a maximum junction temperature of +150 degrees C so it is well suited to the high temperatures found in … [Read more...]
SBCs Deliver EMC and ESD Protection in Harsh Automotive Environments
A new family of advanced system basis chips (SBCs) from Freescale Semiconductor delivers EMC and ESD protection for LIN® vehicle networks. This SBC family includes three highly integrated, pin-compatible devices. The MC33910G5 combines power management capabilities that contribute to low battery discharge during low power modes, a robust LIN (local interconnect network) … [Read more...]
Updated Automotive Test System Boasts Added Functions
Autostar 5.0 test management program is now available from Teseq in the first major release since the introduction of Autostar 4.0 with support for NSG 5500 (emissions testing) and NSG 5600 (complex voltage variations, magnetic field test, immunity testing). New features in this latest issue include a sequencer for building of complex test steps using an updated user interface, … [Read more...]
Reminder: Deadline Approaching
The 6th Annual IEEE Symposium on Product Compliance Engineering is schedules for October 26 through 28, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario. The Call for Papers deadline is April 27, 2009. Would-be presenters should forward their intent to present and proposed topic via email before that date.Look for additional details on the Symposium website. … [Read more...]
Report on EM Risks
In a follow-up to a story reported earlier in the eNews, the European Parliament has indeed adopted the report drafted by Frédérique Ries of Belgium entitled Avoiding the Potential Risks of Electromagnetic Fields. The report was adopted with 559 votes in favor, 22 against, and 8 abstentions. The adopted report calls for better protection of EU citizens though the “optimal … [Read more...]
Automotive Innovators Recognized
A group of three engineers has been selected as recipients of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International’s Vincent Bendix Automotive Electronics Award. The awards presentation will take place during the SAE 2009 World Congress Awards Ceremony slated for April 21 at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI. The award, established in 1976, recognizes the … [Read more...]
Wind Farms and Interference
UK communications regulator Ofcom has released a study it commissioned on the potential of turbines from wind farms to affect microwave transmissions and radar signals. At present, there are approximately 40,000 microwave connections in the UK serving various needs such as mobile phone backhaul and Internet connectivity. The 3- to 20-GHz band generally used for microwave … [Read more...]
Philadelphia IEEE EMC Chapter Wins Award
Selected from almost 20 IEEE chapters in the region, the Philadelphia Chapter of the IEEE EMC Society received the award last Saturday, April 4th for “Outstanding Chapter of the Year” in the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley IEEE region. The Annual Awards Banquet and Gala was held at the historic Union League in Philadelphia. Representing the chapter were Graham Kilshaw, Chair and … [Read more...]
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