(August 31, 2016) According to The Guardian, "The team of scientists manning a huge radio telescope high in the Caucasus region have said that the signal they believed at first to have originated from distant star HD164595 was most likely the result of 'terrestrial interference'." "The Ratan-600, a telescope located in Zelenchukskaya in the Caucasus mountains, surveys as much … [Read more...]
In-House Verification of EMI Test Equipment
SAE International has made available the AIR6236A document. This AIR provides guidance to the EMI test facility on how to check performance of the following types of EMI test equipment: current probe, Line Impedance Stabilization Network (LISN), directional coupler, attenuator, cable loss, low noise preamplifier, rod antenna base, and passive antennas. All performance checks … [Read more...]
New Line of EMC Antennas from 1-18 GHz
MVG's new EH118 EMC Dual Ridge Horn Antenna is the first in a new line of antennas for radiated emissions testing. The EH118 is applicable for commercial, military and automotive test standards and will include applicable calibrations. It includes a biconical antenna, a log-periodic array, a log/biconical hybrid and several dual-ridge horns to cover various frequency bands … [Read more...]
New 3.2 / 7.5 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Released
Rigol Technologies recently announced their new DSA832E 3.2 GHz spectrum analyzer, based on the small DSA800-series form factor. The analyzer is ideal for design and development implementing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other RF standards. The 7.5 GHz instrument enables engineers to investigate the 3rd harmonic of all of their critical 2.4 GHz applications while the 3.2 GHz models … [Read more...]
FCC Fines Radio Operator for Malicious Interference
(August 2, 2016) Recently the FCC imposed a penalty of $25,000 against William F. Crowell for operating an amateur station in violation of Section 333 of the Communications Act and Sections 97.101(d) and 97.113(a)(4) of the Commission’s rules, by intentionally causing interference to other amateur radio operators and transmitting prohibited communications, including music. The … [Read more...]
New Stealth Technology Makes Russian Electronic Equipment Undetectable
(August 5, 2016) Russian scientists have developed a new ferrite-based fabric that promises to have the ability to make Russian military hardware much harder to detect for enemy electronic warfare systems. According to Sputnik News, "The new lightweight and highly flexible fabric, developed by the Rostec subsidiary JSC Ruselectronics, can protect the electronic equipment … [Read more...]
Radio Interference Caused by 1967 Solar Storm Nearly Started Nuclear War
(August 9, 2016) Business Insider reported that a colossal solar burst caused radio interference in 1967 that almost started a nuclear war. The "Great [Solar] Storm" of May 1967 caused widespread radio communications blackouts, and was seen as potential jamming from Soviet Russia. The Air Weather Service (AWS) — a relatively new branch of the Air Force — had warned military … [Read more...]
IEEE EMC/SIPI DC/NoVA Chapter Meeting
Title: IEEE EMC/SIPI DC/NoVA Chapter MeetingDate: September 20 2016Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, USADescription: Join us for the DC/NoVA EMC chapter meeting that provides a discussion on BRIC Compliance presented by Mark Maynard of American Certification Body. Although this is an IEEE chapter meeting, we invite all interested in this topic to attend. We need you to sign-up … [Read more...]
2016 San Diego Test Equipment Showcase
Title: 2016 San Diego Test Equipment ShowcaseDate: October 18 2016Location: San Diego, CaliforniaDescription: Join us at the 2016 San Diego Test Equipment Showcase to meet with leading test and measurement equipment manufacturers, exhibiting their latest technologies. This is your opportunity to speak with industry professionals who have developed equipment with your needs in … [Read more...]
IEEE 2016 The Science of Electrical Engineering (ICSEE)
Title: IEEE 2016 The Science of Electrical Engineering (ICSEE)Date: November 16 - 18 2016Location: Eliat, IsraelDescription: Last day for early registration: August 25, 2016.Learn More: Click here … [Read more...]
