THE FUTURE OF SHIELDING The future is not all that far off. With more electronic devices that are getting smaller, more portable and with continuing faster speeds, EMI or RF issues will continue to increase. There will be more integrated system-onchips (SoCs) where several functions will all be in one device that will need to be electromagnetically isolated. As an example, a … [Read more...]
Introduction to MIL-STD-461G
Where MIL-STD-464C serves as a system/platform level set of requirements, MIL-STD-461G serves as an equipment/subsystem level set of requirements. Similar to MIL-STD-464C, MIL-STD-461G was developed as an “Interface Standard” to allow usage without a waiver. The overall structure of the two documents is also the same in that both have a contractual main body and a very … [Read more...]
Spectrum Management and the EME
Certification In years past, E3 (Electromagnetic Environment Effects) control and Spectrum Supportability were considered separate entities and design and development efforts were often segregated. Over the last several years, the trend has shifted to a more consolidated approach and today the two areas go hand in hand. Spectrum Supportability starts with equipment spectrum … [Read more...]
Introduction to MIL-STD-464C
Responding to increasing criticism, Secretary of Defense William Perry issued a memorandum in 1994 that effectively eliminated the use of most defense standards. This has become known as the “Perry memo”. Many defense standards were canceled. In their place, the DOD encouraged the use of industry standards for quality assurance. MIL-STD-464 was developed as an “Interface … [Read more...]
Assembling A Low Cost EMI Troubleshooting Kit – Part 2 (Immunity)
This article concludes the two-part series, Assembling Your Own EMI Troubleshooting Kit – Part 1, which included a listing of the major components of a complete EMI trouble shooting kit that can be easily transported where needed. Most of the probes and tools listed in Part 1 were useful for troubleshooting radiated emissions. In Part 2, we’ll discuss several other useful … [Read more...]
2016 Automotive Guide – Available Now!
It’s the dawn of autonomous vehicles. What does this mean for EMC? Automobiles may be quickly evolving into driverless vehicles, but they are also rapidly becoming a major disruptive technology. Here now is the 2016 Automotive EMC Guide to help you overcome these new EMC challenges. With 30 practical pages of content, you'll be able to stay up-to-date on the latest … [Read more...]
2016 EMC Filters Guide
Learn how to design, specify, select, or install the right filter for your application. A detailed Manufacturers Guide - Quickly identify filters manufacturers by filter type and easily get in contact through the provided website URL. Over 30 pages of content - With more than 20 topics ranging from general How Filters Work to specific Designing to Prevent Corrosion, … [Read more...]
2016 EMI Shielding Guide
Whatever shielding question you have, our free 2016 EMI Shielding Guide has your answer. The guide includes: Over 30 pages of exclusive shielding-specific content from industry thought leaders Ed Nakauchi, Dominic J. Testo, Michael Oliver, and more A quick reference Shielding Manufacturers Guide to suppliers of EMI shielding Insightful topics covering The Future of … [Read more...]
2016 EMC Symposium Guide
The 2016 EMC Symposium Guide is now available. You will find everything you need to know about the 2016 IEEE International Symposium on EMC from July 25-29 in Ottawa, Canada with this handy guide, including a symposium overview, daily schedules and activities, an exhibit hall map, and more. You will also find suggestions for social events, restaurants, and Ottawa attractions … [Read more...]
2016 Military EMC Guide
Stay up-to-date on what equipment and test procedures are now allowed and required by the latest standard update. The guide includes: Over 40 pages of rich, informative content from industry thought leaders Tony Keys, Brian Farmer, and Ken Javor A summary of the recent changes to MIL-STD-461G and summary of MIL-STD-464 A comprehensive Supplier Guide of vendors that provide the … [Read more...]
