The IEEE Guide for the Application of Surge-Protective Devices for Low Voltage (1000 V or Less) AC Power Circuits (C62.92-2007) provides specifiers and users of surge-protective devices (SPDs) about the application considerations associated with power distribution systems within North America. This guide applies to SPDs to be connected to the local side of the service entrance … [Read more...]
IEC Issues Draft of Amendment on ICs and Measurement of EM Emissions
IEC 61967-6 am1 Ed. 1.0 is entitled "Integrated Circuits - Measurement of Electromagnetic Emissions, 150 kHz to 1 GHz - Part 6: Measurement of conducted emissions - Magnetic probe method." The Final Draft International Standard has the following voting period: 2007-11-30 to 2008-02-01. Purchasers of this draft version will receive the definitive version once it … [Read more...]
IEC Issues Draft of Amendment on Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions
IEC 61000-3-2 am1 Ed. 3.0 (2007-11) is entitled "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current of less than, or approximately, 16 A per phase)." The Final Draft International Standard has the following voting period: 2007-11-30 to 2008-02-01. Purchasers of this draft version will receive … [Read more...]
IEC Issues Technical Report on EMC Testing of Metallic Communication Cables
IEC 62153-2-1 Ed. 1.0 (2007-11) is a 52-page Technical Report from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) entitled "Metallic communication cable test methods - Part 4-1: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - screening measurements." It gives a brief introduction to basic concepts and terms that reveal the common features of test methods. For more … [Read more...]
Investigators Rule Out EMI in Investigation of Boeing Crash Landing at Heathrow
Since the crash landing of a Boeing 777 returning from Beijing to London's Heathrow Airport on January 17, 2008, speculation and the rumor bill have looked for an explanation as to what caused a crash landing on a grassy area short of the runway after a seemingly normal flight. One persistent version blamed electromagnetic interference from the many WiFi systems in densely … [Read more...]
New Standard on Electrical Installation Safety & Protection Against Voltage and EM Disturbances
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued IEC 60364-4-44 Ed. 2.0 (2007-08) entitled "Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances." The rules of this part of IEC 60364 are intended to provide requirements for the safety of electrical installations … [Read more...]
New Standards on EMC Requirements for Welding Equipment
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued IEC 60974-10 Ed. 2.0 (2007-08) entitled "Arc welding equipment - Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements." This document specifies applicable standards and test methods for radio-frequency for harmonic current emission, voltage fluctuations, and flicker. Immunity requirements and test methods … [Read more...]
NY Company Wins $10 Million Handheld Radio Contract
Harris Corporation of Rochester, NY is being awarded a contract for $10,204,063 to provide single-channel handheld radios that are an integral part of the Air Force Joint Tactical Radio System. Hanscom AFB, MA is the contracting activity. Learn more about this award at the Defense Link website."Is your company bidding on more military contracts? Check out our Forums … [Read more...]
Intertek Expands Testing Offerings Through Agreement with BRE Global
Intertek, an international testing company already well known for its EMC and safety testing capabilities, has entered an agreement with BRE Global, a European certification/approvals body, to provide the manufacturers of life/safety and security products with ETL or LPCB certification. Such testing would cover products destined for North America (ETL) or Europe, the Middle … [Read more...]
Keeping Up With Automotive Standards
For those involved with automotive EMC, here's a quick reminder. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards are available in paper and convenient CD-Rom versions on the Society website. A detailed list of world automotive standards is on the website of Clemson University's Vehicular Electronics Laboratory. With a few a click of the mouse, you can check out both: SAE or … [Read more...]
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