The growth of new technologies is raising consumer expectations for automotive entertainment, but the close proximity of electronic systems within the radio-head unit can cause interference and electromagnetic compatibility issues, says Harald Koch of Microtune Inc., in an article exploring the challenges of automotive radio design. This is especially true for sensitive analog … [Read more...]
New Ultra Low ESD Protection Device
California Micro Devices recently announced the PicoGuard CM1227, an ultra low capacitance electrostatic discharge device for the latest digital consumer and computer applications. The CM1227 provides four channels of ±15kV of contact ESD protection, exceeding IEC61000-4-2 level 4 standards.Learn more from California Micro Devices. … [Read more...]
FCC Orders Wireless Entertainment Microphone Changes
The Federal Communications Commission issued an order Friday for Broadway theaters, sports franchises and other public entertainment forums to change the radio frequency they use for their wireless microphones. The F.C.C.’s ruling relates to a broader shift in the way the nation allocates precious spectrum used to transmit signals for mobile phones, TVs and other devices. The … [Read more...]
Intertek Expands Testing Capabilities at its North American Labs
Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, announces new developments to its laboratories in Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; and Los Angeles, CA. Dedicated to providing optimum safety and performance testing and bringing products to market faster, Intertek continues investing in state-of-the-art facilities. As part of a recent expansion, … [Read more...]
Butterflies Offer a Hand (or Wing) in Curbing Counterfeiting
Scientists from QinetiQ North America and the University of Exeter plan to develop new anti-counterfeit and radio-frequency technologies, based on physical sciences research in the field of tailored electromagnetic materials made by studying the wings of butterflies. By understanding how the wing surfaces control light to produce iridescence, the team will apply the same … [Read more...]
Low Power Digital Optocouplers for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Avago Technologies, a supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, recently announced a pair of automotive-grade high speed, low power, digital CMOS optocouplers for use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. The design of the IC provides excellent electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance of 4kV Human Body Model (HBM) and 400V … [Read more...]
Architecture Meets Challenge of Crowded RF Spectrum Interference
Sigma Designs, which creates digital media processing system-on-chip solutions for consumer electronics, recently announced the launch of its fourth generation Z-Wave architecture. The ZM4100 Series Modules provide a new generation of home control capability that adds more frequencies, memory, and security to open up new markets on a worldwide basis. Sigma Designs notes that RF … [Read more...]
NIST Holds Standards in Trade Workshop in Hanoi
Regular contributor to Interference Technology, Mike Violette of Washington Labs, recently joined a NIST-hosted US delegation on a three–day Standards in Trade workshop to Vietnam. Although this particular trip was aimed more at fire safety, it is part of a larger effort by U.S. standards organizations like NIST to reach out to developing markets, like Vietnam, helping them to … [Read more...]
Application-Specific Multilayer Varistor Series
AVX Corporation has developed-application specific multilayer varistors for automotive, industrial, military, mobile handset, telecommunication, heavy equipment, appliance, and consumer product applications. AVX can also design and manufacture custom varistors if the design requires specific performance and environmental characteristics not available in the standard product … [Read more...]
Clock Generator Has Spread Spectrum Capability
A PCI-Express Gen1 compliant clock generator with spread spectrum capability, the IDT ICS557-03, is now available from Digi-Key.The device is intended for any application requiring PCI-Express clocks, including PC, embedded, consumer, or industrial system designs. IDT's spread spectrum technology allows users to substantially reduce electromagnetic interference, using either … [Read more...]
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