Edwin Lee Bronaugh, former president of IEEE, born in Salina, Kansas on July 22, 1932, died Oct. 18, in Austin, Texas. He was 80. Bronaugh was born July 22, 1932 in Salina, Kan. to Edwin and Violet Mary Bronaugh. He married Geraldine Kelley, Dec. 10, 1955. He received a bachelor's degree in physics and mathematics from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M … [Read more...]
Extend your PI, SI and EMC Requirements to Enable Profound Modular Mechatronic Designs
Mart Coenen EMCMCC [email protected] Mechatronics means: mechanics combined with electronics. The amount of electronics involved in mechatronic systems is constantly increasing. The required precision, speed and stability of mechatronic systems is co-determined by the reliability of all kind of sensors with electronics, embedded controllers and pulse width modulated (PWM) … [Read more...]
EMC Testing and Measurement Techniques Standard
IEC 610004-4:2012 relates to the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment to repetitive electrical fast transients. The document provides immunity requirements and test procedures related to electrical fast transients/bursts, define ranges of test levels and establishes test procedures. The test methods documented in this standard describe a consistent method to assess … [Read more...]
Guide to the Assessment of Measurement Uncertainty for EMC Committees
IEC/TR 61000-1-6:2012(E) is a technical report that provides methods and background information for the assessment of measurement uncertainty. The report gives a description for a method for the assessment of measurement uncertainty, mathematical formulas for probability density functions, an analytical assessment of statistical evaluations, correction of measured data and … [Read more...]
New Software Checks Electromagnetic Compliance and Signal Integrity of PCBs
CST (Computer Simulation Technology), a developer and distributor of electromagnetic field simulation software, has released CST BOARDCHECK™, an electromagnetic compliance (EMC) and signal integrity (SI) rule checking program. CST BOARDCHECK™ gives the user the capability to designate various nets and components that are critical for EMC, including I/O nets, power/ground nets … [Read more...]
EMI/EMC Testing on Mission Observatory
EMI and EMC testing is being conducted at Orbital Science Corporation in Gilbert, Ariz., to validate that while the Landsat Data Continuity Mission Observatory is in space, all components will function together efficiently. After EMI/EMC testing is finished successfully, the observatory will be prepared for mechanical tests next month to ensure it will survive the launch … [Read more...]
Company Earns Honors for Supplier Excellence
LCR Electronics, Inc., a manufacturer of EMI filters, backplanes, ruggedized integrated chassis and electronic control products for military, telecom, medical and commercial applications, was awarded a 4-Star honor for supplier excellence by Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business unit. LCR Electronics was f presented with the 4-Star award for supplier excellence from … [Read more...]
Product Testing Without Test House Stay
EMI Solutions offers product testing with the help of Dr. Brett Robinson and team to help make sure designs are ready for full certification testing without a test house stay. EMI Solutions has more than 50 years of combined hands-on engineering, design and test experience to help solve EMI/EMC issues. It offers radiated and conducted emissions testing; sniff testing to the … [Read more...]
Graham Kilshaw Receives Sustained Service to EMC Society Award
Graham Kilshaw, president of ITEM Media and Interference Technology, received the Sustained Service to the EMC Society Award at the IEEE EMC Symposium Awards Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 9. Fin O'Connor accepted the award on his behalf. Kilshaw received the award for service as the leader in the ongoing success of the Philadelphia Chapter of the EMC Society, including being the … [Read more...]
Bob Goldblum Receives Hall of Fame Award at IEEE Symposium
Bob Goldblum, founder and publisher emeritus of ITEM Media and Interference Technology, was presented with the IEEE Symposium Hall of Fame Award at its Awards Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 9. Goldblum was editor of the EMC Newsletter for more than 30 years. He received his BSEE in 1961 and his Masters of Engineering, Engineering Science in 1967. He started his career at ARK … [Read more...]
