My favorite Sophomore in Engineering, Roger, and his group, made a small crane for their engineering project. It had many EMC issues. One issue they had was noise from permanent magnet DC motors. I am so glad Roger cares about this issue, because I have modeled a few permanent magnet DC motors, and I can explain how to design it so that then so they are … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Vehicle Radiated Emissions & Immunity Testing (Annexes 4, 5 and 6)
Having dealt with the administrative side of Type Approval to UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5, Amendment 1 (8 October 2016), hereafter referenced as R10.05, in the first three blogs in this series, this installment begins looking at the tests themselves commencing with the radiated emissions requirements of Annexes 4 and 5 and radiated immunity requirements of Annex … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 RE101– Radiated Emissions, Magnetic Field and RE102 Radiated Emissions, Electric Field
Introduction to MIL-STD-461 RE101 This article discusses RE101 and RE102, including the updates contained in MIL-STD-461 revision “G”, the current version. These tests quantify undesired signals being radiated into the air from a device and the associated cables. If unchecked, these signals couple onto other equipment cables or may enter into the other equipment chassis and … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Like Modeling with a Computer, Try Using Tape and Foil
I am so excited! My son Roger, a Sophomore in engineering, is learning how to make models in JMAG for his internship. He was talking about what great insight a mathematical model gives, and I said that it was possible to make a physical model (a scale model) instead. In the old days, it was quicker and gave different insight than a mathematical model imparts. An old physical … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 CE101– Audio Frequency Currents and CE102 Radio Frequency Potentials – Power Leads
Introduction This article discusses CE101 and CE102, including the updates contained in MIL-STD-461 revision “G”, the current version. The test title for CE101 “Conducted Emission Audio Frequency Currents, Power Leads” and for CE102 “Conducted Emissions Radio Frequency Potentials, Power Leads” provide insight into the test frequency range and methods of measurement. These … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Worst-Casing
Before applying for a new Type Approval, or extension of an existing certificate, the applicable tests must be agreed with the Technical Service. A later blog in this series will cover the subject of approval extensions, so for this post we will consider new approvals. Where a manufacturer has multiple variants and/or configurations, worst-casing can significantly reduce … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Conformity of Production
In this second blog in the series on Type Approval to UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5 we will cover the subject of Conformity of Production (CoP) and explain why it is a critical part of the Type Approval process. The requirement for CoP is a fundamental element of the 1958 Agreement and the procedure is set out in Schedule 1 therein. Approval Authorities are required to … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 CS101– Low Frequency Susceptibility – Power
Introduction This article reviews MIL-STD-461 CS101 including the updates contained in revision “G” the current version. The test title “Conducted Susceptibility, Power Leads” pretty well defines the test, where interference is applied to the power input of the Equipment Under Test (EUT). During application of the interference the EUT is monitored to verify acceptable … [Read more...]
Proposed Changes to CISPR SC I Standards
Are you familiar with CISPR 32 and CISPR 35? CISPR 32 was originally published in 2012, followed by a pair of corrigenda and then the 2nd edition was published in 2015. CISPR 32 replaced CISPR 13 (Broadcast receivers emissions) and CISPR 22 (ITE emissions). In the EU CISPR 32 is published as EN 55032 and it has superseded EN 55013 and EN 55022. By now you should all be … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: The Type Approval Process
Welcome to the first in a series of blogs on UNECE Regulation 10. In the first few blogs we will cover the fundamentals of Type Approval and the processes involved in obtaining an 'E' mark. Subsequent blogs will cover the various EMC test requirements set out in UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5 (hereafter referred to as R10.05) in detail. Testing is only part of the … [Read more...]
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