The reverberation chamber provides the most realistic simulation/equivalency for electronics functioning within a cavity. Er-Ping Li and Xing-Chang Wei Electromagnetic Labs, Institute of High Performance Computing, Singapore INTRODUCTION The problem is familiar, but growing. The widespread and ever-growing use of electronic devices with high-speed components increases the … [Read more...]
Antenna Fundamentals
A proper understanding of antennas requires familiarity with electromagnetics, circuit theory, electronics and signal processing. Candace Suriano, Ph.D., Suriano Solutions John Suriano, Ph.D., Nidec Motors, Auburn Hills, MI, USA Tom Holmes, Agilent Technologies, Tipp City, OH, USA Qin Yu, Alcatel-Lucent, Columbus, OH, USA How does an antenna pick up a signal and convert it to … [Read more...]
Magnetic Shielding Basics
Growing complexity in electronics heightens the need for magnetic shielding. Richard Vance Ad-Vance Magnetics, Inc., Rochester, IN, USA Without magnetic shielding, much of today’s sophisticated electronic gear would be larger, less efficient, and in some magnetic environments, completely non-functional. Today’s complex components are extremely sensitive, and miniaturization … [Read more...]
Board-Level Multi-Cavity Shielding
Photo-chemical machining offers significant advantages over traditional methods of manufacture. Alan Warner TECAN Components Ltd., Weymouth, UK The ever-increasing demands on RF and microwave circuitry design and development teams to achieve EMC, eliminate crosstalk, save PCB real estate, decrease overall product size, provide access for rework and, last but not least, reduce … [Read more...]
Thermal and EMI Shielding Boost Design Reliability
Optimal shielding helps meet the challenges of cramming maximum functionality into minimal PCB space. Paul J. Stus Laird Technologies St. Louis, MO Advances in the miniaturization of electronic components has intensified the need for manufacturers to solve multiple problems simultaneously and earlier in the design process. Solving the issues quickly and early in the design … [Read more...]
Compliance Guidelines for China RoHS
Compliance with EU RoHS does not equate to compliance with China RoHS. Grace Lin Crestron Electronics, Inc., Rockleigh, NJ, USA This article provides guidelines to comply with Chinese RoHS regulation, the “Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products”, which takes effect March 1, 2007. It addresses compliance requirements for … [Read more...]
