This article has been translated from Dutch to English. It can be found in its original language in the 2014 Europe EMC Guide. Mart Coenen, Owner, EMCMCC, the Netherlands The power grid is intentionally meant to distribute electrical energy at the mains frequency, as produced by the electricity generating plants, towards the end-users. The three-phase low-voltage distribution … [Read more...]
Assemblies Provide EMI/RFI Protection for High-Powered Switching and Rugged Applications
Interconnect solutions provider Molex Inc. has released its new Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus Shielded Cord-Grip assemblies featuring a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for EMI/RFI protection. According to the company, the assemblies enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly to an application with … [Read more...]
Stand-Alone Generator for Slow Damped Oscillatory Wave Testing
Teseq, a provider of equipment for EMC emission and immunity testing, has released its new stand-alone generator for slow damped oscillatory wave testing in single phase equipment up to 270 V and 16 A. Ideal for use by power stations, substations, electric meter manufacturers, relays and switch manufacturers as well as EMC testing laboratories that already use Teseq equipment, … [Read more...]
Stamped Spring Pin Socket for Electronic Filter Testing
Ironwood Electronics, a provider of high performance test sockets and adapters for both engineering and production use, has released the CBT-QFN-7033, a new stamped spring pin socket addressing high performance requirements for testing DFN6 electronic filters. “To test electronic filters, a high performance contact is needed,” the company said. “The contactor used in … [Read more...]
The Duke of Kent Visits MILMEGA
The Duke of Kent visited MILMEGA Ltd. earlier this week, in recognition of the company winning the Queen’s Award for Innovation in late 2012. The Duke toured the factory, stopping frequently to talk with MILMEGA staff involved in product design, manufacturing and testing. Andy Kozakewycz and Richard Hazeldine enjoyed lively technical discussions with the Duke regarding the … [Read more...]
Deep-Sea Wireless Network Connects Land-Based Devices
Researchers at the University of Buffalo, N.Y. have developed an underwater wireless network that could one day improve tsunami detection, offshore oil and natural gas exploration, military and law enforcement applications, pollution monitoring and other similar activities. The new system will solve one of the main problems facing underwater data transmission, says Tommaso … [Read more...]
High Current Shielded Power Inductors Available in Low DCR and High Isat Versions
Magnetic component supplier Coilcraft’s new SER80xx series high current shielded power inductors are offered in two versions—one providing exceptionally low DC resistance and the other offering saturation current ratings up to 53 Amps—making them ideal for a broad range of applications. Designed for applications with high average current (up to 13 A rms), the low DCR version … [Read more...]
New Three-Phase Line Reactors for Frequency Converters
Electronic components manufacturer TDK Corporation has released new EPCOS standard three-phase line reactors for frequency converters with input rectifier stages. Designed for a rated voltage of 520 V AC and a short-circuit voltage of 5-6 percent—depending on the type—the new B86305L* series line reactors are suitable for suppressing electromagnetic interference caused by the … [Read more...]
New Millimeter Wave Amplifier for Demanding Military and Commercial Applications
API Technologies, a provider of RF/microwave, microelectronics and security solutions for critical and high-reliability applications, today announced the addition of a new standard 44 GHz millimeter wave (MMW) amplifier to its family of products. The new model BXHF1075 amplifier features an ultra-high frequency, two-stage design for high gain and medium power, and is enclosed … [Read more...]
Technology Allows Data Transfer through Metal Shielding
British engineers have reportedly discovered a way to bypass the Faraday cage effect that prevents the entry or escape of an electromagnetic wave through a metallic enclosure. According to a statement released by developer The Technology Partnership (TTP), new patent-pending Fluxor technology creates a “window” for electromagnetic transmission of power and data by applying a … [Read more...]