The essential information about which tests apply to automotive product types is now contained within the one directive. Martin O’Hara, Trafficmaster, Cranfield, Beds, UK INTRODUCTION This article discusses the changes implemented in the new European Automotive EMC directive 2004/104/EC1. The new directive, released in November 2004, effectively replaces the existing … [Read more...]
Antenna Selection for Automotive EMC Emissions and Immunity Applications (100 kHz to 18 GHz)
Optimum antenna selection plays a vital part in effective automotive emissions testing VICENTE RODRIGUEZ, PH.D. INTRODUCTION The following article describes the best antennas for meeting the requirements of full vehicle automotive EMC. The document is divided in to two main sections: Emissions and Immunity. The purpose of this article is to enlighten users on the best solution … [Read more...]
2005 Update on Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI)
IEMI refers to the deliberate attempt to produce EMI to interfere with commercial equipment. Dr. William A. Radasky, Ph.D. Metatech Corporation, Goleta, CA INTRODUCTION Over the past few years several articles have been written by this author and others indicating the threat and importance of intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI).1–4 Since the publication of the … [Read more...]
First Amendment to the International Standard for EMC on Medical Devices
Amendment 1 to IEC 60601-1-2 is worth a careful reading by anyone involved in the design, manufacturing and/or testing of electrical medical equipment. Daniel D. Hoolihan Hoolihan EMC Consulting, Lindstrom, MN In September of 2004, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released Amendment 1 to the Second Edition of IEC 60601-1-2. This Amendment was prepared by … [Read more...]
EMC Assessment of Programmable Controllers: Choosing the Appropriate Standards
Using out-dated standards may result in erroneous conclusions regarding the true electromagnetic compatibility of the device under test. Nikolai Panteleev and Borislava Medzhidieva EMC Testing Laboratory, Sofia, Bulgaria Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are widely used in industrial control systems for several reasons. Using specialized languages, they are easy to … [Read more...]
Achieving EMC in Pharmaceutical Industry Equipment – A Case Study
The many devices used in an industrial setting can present significant challenges in emissions control. Vinod Kumar Dhar Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (West), Indian Ministry of Information Technology, Mumbai, India While controlling electromagnetic interference is a worldwide challenge encountered in homes, shops, and offices, that task can be particularly difficult … [Read more...]
