The growing challenge of preventing electromagnetic interference (EMI) is particularly acute in the automotive sector. Cars feature increasing numbers of electronic systems, often in close proximity because of packaging constraints. Information systems such as GPS receivers, entertainment systems such as DVD players, and convenience features such as reversing aid cameras all … [Read more...]
Integrated LIN+LDO and Dual CAN Transceivers for In-Vehicle Networking
ON Semiconductor has introduced two new integrated transceiver devices for use in local interconnect network (LIN) and control area network (CAN) designs in automotive and industrial applications. Both the NCV7425 LIN+LDO transceiver and NVC7441 dual CAN transceiver offer a space saving and cost-effective solution for next-generation automotive ‘convenience’ applications as … [Read more...]
Vehicles Propelled by Electromagnets
Romanian-based designer Lucian Popescu wants to use EMP to power a pair of futuristic concept vehicles. Popescu’s two EMP concepts use his Pandur 2L Sphere System for propulsion. The system, located within the vehicle’s spherical wheels, uses computer controlled electromagnets to move the sphere. There is no other motor, and suspension is provided by the electromagnetic field … [Read more...]
2011 EMC Test & Design Guide
Welcome to the the Interference Technology EMC Test & Design Guide, where you will find the 2012 EMC Test Lab Directory which includes more than 500 EMC Test Laboratories around the world and is arranged geographically, with details of services offered, contact phone numbers, and website addresses. Click here to read and download your copy. … [Read more...]
Automotive RF Immunity Test Set-up Analysis: Why Test Results Can’t Compare
Mart Coenen, EMCMCC bv, Eindhoven, the Netherlands Hugo Pues, Melexis NV, Tessenderlo, Belgium Thierry Bousquet, Continental, Toulouse, France ABSTRACT Though the automotive RF emission and RF immunity requirements are highly justifiable, the application of those requirements in an non-intended manner leads to false conclusions and unnecessary redesigns for the electronics … [Read more...]
Why Are There So Many EMC Standards?
Steve Hayes, TRaC Global, Worcestershire, United Kingdom; Jack McFadden, Wyle Laboratories, Huntsville, Alabama, USA; Steve O’Steen, Advanced Compliance Solutions, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Kenneth Wyatt, Wyatt Technical Services, Woodland Park, Colorado, USA; David Zimmerman, Spectrum EMC Consulting, Eagan, Minnesota. October 2011 sees the end of the transitional period from … [Read more...]
The Day The Isuzu Stood Still
This week on Car Talk, Isuzus cease functioning when they come close to a mysterious FAA "weather device." If the cars are driven on the same side of the road as the weather ball, they completely shut down.Listen to the show.See what other listeners had to say. … [Read more...]
New Power Amplifier Delivers Reliability and Consistency
Teseq has expanded its broadband amplifier line to include a new Class A model that operates from 10 kHz to 400 MHz with a saturated power level of 110 W. The CBA 400M-110 uses gallium arsenide (GaAs) integrated circuit technology to provide better compression characteristics and increased efficiency.The new power amplifier is designed for demanding EMC testing environments … [Read more...]
Company Wins OEM Supplier Agreement for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
ElectriPlast Corporation has been selected by Lear Corporation, to provide ElectriPlast™ conductive plastics to the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle project currently under way in Valmet, Finland and scheduled to run through 2016.Lear has designed a new generation of electrical connectors for Fisker utilizing ElectriPlast’s patented line of conductive resins. … [Read more...]
Automotive Multilayer Varistor to Provide Fast ESD Response
AVX Corporation has expanded is automotive multilayer varistor (MLV) product offering to include a low capacitance 0603 device that provides sub-1nS response to ESD strikes. The AEC Q200-qualified Automotive AntennaGuard Series MLV devices deliver low insertion loss and low leakage current. The AntennaGuard Series is ideal for automotive applications, including RF circuits, … [Read more...]
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