The Requirement: When MIL-STD-461 revision “G” was issued, I believed that the answer to many of my measurement equipment calibration issues had been solved. Right there in the “Calibration of measuring equipment” paragraph the requirements clearly stated: After the initial calibration passive devices such as measurement system antennas, current probes, and LISNs, require no … [Read more...]
Demystifying EMC in an Electric Vehicle’s Drive Unit
1. Introduction The past decade has witnessed both a leap forward in technology and market expansion of the global electric vehicle (EV) industry [1]. With Tesla leading the market, followed by traditional vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Volkswagen, PSA, and Toyota, to name just a few, the electrification of the automotive industry has been advancing at … [Read more...]
Review of Induced Signal Susceptibility Testing—DO-160 Section 19
The Issue Induced signal susceptibility has been a factor in electronic equipment performance since the dawning of voltage and current. Often referred to as crosstalk, the undesired coupling of one circuit’s signals to another may result in interference that degrades the integrity of either signal. This article examines the testing process prescribed by RTCA DO-160 Section … [Read more...]
Review of Bonding and Grounding Requirements
The Question What is the required bonding and grounding requirements to achieve compliance with the various electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards associated with electronic equipment? I received this question a few days ago and quickly realized that a quick and easy answer was not feasible since I virtually had no knowledge of what kind of equipment types were … [Read more...]
Five Steps for Successful Automotive EMC Design
What makes automotive EMC special? Electronic systems in automotive involve in safety-critical functions which include engine management, braking control, and airbag deployment, to name a few. Also, the automotive industry has seen a new generation of onboard electronics for driver assistance devices and entertainment. Having the mobility of automobile, it can be exposed to … [Read more...]
EMC/EMI Challenges for the Connected Car
ABSTRACT Our automobiles are becoming more connected and reliant on wireless connectivity, and at the same time, the number of high-compute internal systems is rapidly increasing. Like any high-speed, complex digital electronic system, automotive electronics can be both a cause of, and highly sensitive to, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and the consequences of failure can … [Read more...]
EMC Simulation for Automotive Ethernet
Introduction The increasing use of electronics in vehicles introduces new risks of interference and crosstalk between components. OEMs and government regulators impose strict limits on electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and redesigning a component that fails to meet these standards can be both expensive and time-consuming. This article … [Read more...]
PC Board Design for Wireless Products
INTRODUCTION TO SELF-GENERATED EMI It seems many manufacturers these days are developing products that incorporate wireless technologies—both in new and existing products. Many of these products are using LTE cellular connectivity and designers are finding that the on-board DC-DC converters and processor/memory bus noise are creating enough broadband electromagnetic … [Read more...]
Electromagnetic Pulse: The Myths and Reality
Introduction Some 10-15 years ago this topic was irrelevant for the civil sector, and the issue of protection of electrical and electronic equipment from high altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) solely belonged to military specialists. Today, much of the mass media discusses HEMP danger for civil infrastructure at the global level in all possible ways; and thus, this topic … [Read more...]
Flexibility Key to Trends in EMI Pre-Compliance Debugging
EMI analysis continues to expand as more companies add electronic control and wireless remote capabilities to their products. The need to drive speed and efficiency throughout the design process means these engineers need to conduct EMI pre-compliance testing on the same bench as the debugging embedded and RF signals. Modern instruments often combine debugging and … [Read more...]
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