Defense contractor Northrop Grumman’s Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory unit has successfully deployed its Guardrail Guide Baseline (GGB 2.0) hardware and software to U.S. army military intelligence battalions. GGB’s network-based architecture supports forward garrison operators and rear operators via satellite link, as well as cooperative operations with other signal … [Read more...]
British Scientists Issue Call for Sense in Assessing EMF Risks
Eight prominent British scientists have published a paper calling for sense in regard to the supposed health perils of “electromagnetic smog” and have criticized companies that seek to profit by taking advantage of baseless fears. Among the products criticized were tummy wraps for expectant mothers and shielding products such as headgear and bed netting. Physicians were … [Read more...]
BU Researchers Working on Light-Based, EMI Immune Wireless Networks
Boston University’s College of Engineering is one academic partner launching a major program, under a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant, to develop the next generation of wireless communications technology based on visible light instead of radio waves. BU researchers (shown at left)expect to piggyback data communications capabilities on low-power, light-emitting diodes … [Read more...]
New Amplifier Targets High Field Level Applications
The T251-2500 Amplifier from IFI achieves impressive performance levels—2500 watts 1.0 – 2.5-GHz producing >1000 watts of P1dB Power. This amplifier is perfect for EMC testing in any lab, chamber, or application requiring high field levels. Boasting a compact design, it is ideal for all test requirements and specifications that must be met in today’s demanding electronics … [Read more...]
RFID Firm ODIN Technologies Wins $75-Million Dollar Army Contract
Well known RFID firm ODIN Technologies has announced that it has won a contract worth approximately $75 million from the U.S. Army’s Product Manager Joint-Automatic Identification Technology Office (PM J-AIT), which selected ODIN as a prime contractor for its Passive Radio Frequency Identification (pRFID) contract. This new pRFID contract provides acquisition support and … [Read more...]
EMI and Other Factors to Be Examined in Qantas Airbus Plunge
EMI and Other Factors to Be Examined in Qantas Airbus PlungeThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is carrying out an investigation into what caused a Qantas Airbus A330-300 to make an uncontrolled climb and dive that resulted in injuries to 74 passengers, with 51 requiring hospital care for serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, and spinal damage. Qantas … [Read more...]
British Health Protection Agency Issues Caution on Radiation from Compact Fluorescents
The British Health Protection Agency (HPA) called for some precautionary measures to be taken when using environmentally-friendly compact fluorescent lights. In some cases, these lights can expose users to ultra violet radiation beyond recommended exposure limits. The agency statement also said that people need not remove the bulbs from their homes but should limit their … [Read more...]
Block Shield Subsidiary Receives Contract from Major U.S. Auto Manufacturer
UK-based Block Shield PLC has announced that its wholly-owned U.S.subsidiary Wave Zero has won an initial six-month blanket order contract to provide a major U.S. auto maker with EMC solutions. The solutions are designed to reduce the risks of non-compliance and field malfunction while reducing weight—ensuring EMC compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1-2, RoHS, WEEE, FDA, and FCC … [Read more...]
New Probe Accurately Measures Pulse Fields in Radiated Immunity Testing
Model PL7004 (800 MHz – 3.6 GHz / 80 – 800 V/m) from AR RF Microwave Instrumentation is a new laser-powered E-field probe for measuring the E-fields in radiated immunity testing and in GMW3097 and Ford ES-XW7T-1A278-AC automotive radar pulse tests. This device has been crafted to measure the RMS value of the “on time” of a pulsed electric field. Each probe is supplied with … [Read more...]
Fabric-Over-Foam Gaskets Target Card/Cage Operations
The new DYNASHEAR™ family of fabric-over-foam gaskets from Schlegel Electronic Materials (SEM) has been crafted especially for card/cage applications. A unique D-design helps assure maximum shielding even at low compression. Ultra-soft, open-cell polyurethane foam is utilized to achieve an impressive ratio of comprehension vs. load. The DYNASHEAR design takes into account the … [Read more...]
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