Rep. Trent Franks (R-Glendale Ariz.), is sponsoring a bill that calls for tougher regulations of electronic systems in the U.S. He said there's a possibility for an electromagnetic pulse attack or solar storm that could severely disrupt the electric grid. Franks believes there is a risk of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack - a shock wave that can occur naturally but can … [Read more...]
Antenna Company Wins Patent for Invisibility Cloak
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. has been awarded the world’s first invisibility cloak patent, marking a milestone in innovation and bringing science fiction a little closer to reality. According to the patent, invisibility is achieved by using a large amount of fractals—shapes made from repeating geometric figures—to surround the object and divert electromagnetic waves around to … [Read more...]
Rugged Embedded DC-DC Power Supply Boards Introduced for Military
Parvus Corporation, a developer of military electronic components and systems, has introduced two rugged embedded DC-DC power supply boards with built-in MIL-STF power conditioning and electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering to be used for embedded computing applications in military aircraft and ground vehicles. The PC/104-Plus PWR-21-11 and PCI/104-Express PWR-22-11 … [Read more...]
NFL Institutes New Digital Communication System for Playcalling
After three decades in play, the NFL is dropping the old analog system used by coaches to relay plays to their quarterbacks and instituting a new digital communication system instead. The old analog systems faced heavy interference from concerts and airlines that often interrupted vital communications, as well as poor sound quality and communication delays. The new digital … [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...]
AT&T Disables Tower Frequencies after Emergency Communications Disrupted
ATT temporarily disabled a frequency emitted by 16 towers in Oakland Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 21, after the signals interfered with emergency responder radio communications. The towers caused radio failures in police cars and fire trucks when they were within a quarter to half mile radius, David Cruise, Oakland's public safety systems adviser, said. FCC confirmed the … [Read more...]
RF Susceptibility Testing on Production Floor
Radiated Electromagnetic Interference testing to IEEE C37.90.2 requirements was recently conducted by DTT using Shieldex US/V Technical Textiles portable shielded enclosure at an Automation Controls Manufacturer’s Facility in Wisconsin. An utomation controls manufacturer contracted with V Technical Textiles and Diversified TEST Technologies to conduct Radiated Electromagnetic … [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...]
Fisker Car Catches Fire; Company Says Not Engine, Battery-Related
Click here for a video of the Fisker car fire on Aug. 10 A Fisker Karma seemingly set itself on fire Aug. 10 in Woodside, Calif., as its owner went into a grocery store. The company has investigated and says the six-figure plug-in hybrid’s advanced powertrain, nor the battery or engine, was the problem. “Evidence revealed thus far supports the fact that the ignition source … [Read more...]
