LCR Electronics, Inc., a manufacturer of EMI filters and electronic control products, has released the 096C series of filters for high-current three-phase applications. The filters are designed to handle currents from 250 A to 800 A at 50°C (122°F) and are suited for high current applications that include solar and wind power inverters, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), … [Read more...]
New EMI Test Receiver Reduces Testing Times
Rohde & Schwarz, a provider of equipment for test and measurement, broadcasting, secure communications, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, has released the ESR EMI test receiver for use in EMC certification on commercial equipment, test houses and EMC labs used by electrical equipment manufacturers and their suppliers. The ESR EMI test receiver is available in a 10Hz to … [Read more...]
Heat-Shrinkable EMI Shield Up to 65 Percent Lighter than Traditional Material
Chomerics Europe, a global manufacturer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, has released the Cho-Shrink 1120, a heat shrinkable product that provides EMI shielding for cables, connectors and cable/connector terminations. Made of polyolefin heat-shrinkable tubing coated with Chomerics’ silver-plated copper system, Cho-Shrink 1120 weighs approximately 40 … [Read more...]
EMI Shielding Materials Provide Protection for Semiconductor Packages
Chomerics Europe, a global manufacturer of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, has released the Cho-Shield® 604 and the Cho-Shield® 571, two highly conductive coatings designed to shield circuit boards and semiconductor packages that require protection from EMI. Cho-Shield® 604 is a one-component, silver-filled polyurethane material effective for shielding … [Read more...]
Arizona Rep.: Electric Grid Vulnerable, Needs Protection
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...]