The experts at the Clemson University Vehicular Electronics Laboratory (CVEL) have prepared these notes on shielding theory.READ MORE … [Read more...]
Three Additions to AR’s Product Applications Team
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has announced three additions to its Product Applications Team. Michael Hannon, shown at left, has been promoted to Product Applications Engineer, and Jerry Joseph and Rob Rowe have each been named Product Applications Specialists for transient and conducted immunity test systems. A graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute Michael Hannon’s … [Read more...]
Electromagnetic Pulse
Ron Brewer details the basics of electromagnetic pulse.READ MORE … [Read more...]
IEEE Names Executive Director
The IEEE has announced the selection of E. James Prendergast as its new Executive Director. Dr. Prendergast will serve as chief operating officer and will manage more than 1000 IEEE staff members at seven U.S. and overseas locations. He will assume his duties on April 6, 2009. His appointment comes after a nearly eight month search by the IEEE’s Board of Directors. He joins the … [Read more...]
Warning on EMP Threat
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has co-authored a report entitled “A Single Nuke Could Destroy America” detailing the threat of a high-altitude EMP detonation. His warnings include the likely consequences of the EMP overlay that would take place if even one to three nuclear warheads were to be detonated high above North America. The result could be “a continental- … [Read more...]
EU Contends with EM
As this edition of the eNews is being prepared, the European Parliament is slated to hear an address urging precautionary measures regarding exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields and their impact on human health. Belgian Liberal Member Frédérique Ries is scheduled to address the full European Parliament and to deliver her report on mobile phone safety. Reportedly, Ms. … [Read more...]
Course: European EMC Automotive Regulations
This one-day course will cover the automotive EMC environment, the history behind automotive EMC directives, approval and marking requirements, emissions and immunity requirements, and relevant standards.The presenter is Dr. Ian Noble, and the course fee is £45 plus VAT. The registration (booking) form and additional information is available … [Read more...]
EMC Testing for Nuclear Power Plant Safety Systems
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued IEC 62003 Ed. 1.0 entitled, “Nuclear Power Plants – Instrumentation and control important to safety – Requirements for electromagnetic compatibility testing.” This standard establishes requirements for electromagnetic compatibility testing of instrumentation and control equipment supplied for use in systems … [Read more...]
A Real-life Story
The Sharp (and Painful) Relationship between Market and Economic Trends and One’s Engineering Field of Expertise and Career Choices In this month’s column I have chosen to bring up a real-life story received from one of our readers (name withheld). In summary, it tells the story of an RF engineer who strayed to programming fields and has a hard time coming back. The … [Read more...]
Participation and Input Sought
The IEEE Southeastern Michigan EMC Society is exploring the idea of holding “Automotive EMC Lab Best Practices” workshops. This plan is based on the premise that every lab uses various tips, tricks, custom software, and custom-built devices that help to speed up or otherwise improve EMC testing. Possible lines of thought include the “real story” on calibration, experiences with … [Read more...]
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