Research conducted at Tufts’ University predicts cooled-down plasma could be a safer way of sensing dangerous airborne nanoparticles. Due to their small size, nanoparticles – present in a wide range of everyday objects ranging from vehicle exhaust to makeup and food packaging and even to clothing – can easily pass into the human body (specifically, through cell membranes) and … [Read more...]
New Surge Protector Defends against Lightning Damage
NexTek, a company that offers protection for cable, satellite and closed circuit TV systems, has introduced its new high performance surge protector, the PTC-F02. This surge protector is “guaranteed to have zero effect on Signal & Picture quality when installed, but will also provide protection against up to 20,000 amps of lightning energy if there is a strike nearby,” … [Read more...]
New Filters Meet Mil/Aero Certifications
Astrodyne Corporation, a company that offers power supply products, has announced new EMI and RFI Filters. These filters are reliable because they meet the standard for shock conformance. “Designed to meet all necessary Mil/Aero certifications, requirements and EMI testing, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-220, TEMPEST, RTCA-DO160 and manufactured in ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 C … [Read more...]
EMP Protecting Housing and Solar Rooftops
Don White Consultant EMP Solutions This article presents some methods of EMP (electromagnetic pulse) protection for facilities. The EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) community provides most of the products and know how for structure shielding, bonding and grounding, plus cabling and connector surge suppression along with filtering. They also provide the service for on-site … [Read more...]
How much ESD can an IC bear?
IC immunity tests under the influence of ESD Sven Konig Nowadays, electronic devices have to meet the highest standards in terms of ESD immunity. "According to estimates of TÜV NORD, the manufacturing industry incurs costs amounting to millions of euros every year due to electrostatic discharges. ESD effects lead to circuit failures which in turn bring a vehicle, a process or … [Read more...]
TVS Arrays Provide Board-Level Circuit Protection in Wireless and Telecom Equipment
ProTek Devices has introduced a new family of multi-line low-capacitance (5pF) transient voltage suppressor (TVS) arrays that provide board-level circuit protection in wireless and telecommunications equipment. The SMP6LLC05-2P - SMP6LLC12-2P series consists of three TVS array components with varying minimum breakdown voltages. The SMP6LLC05-2P has a minimum breakdown voltage … [Read more...]
High-Surge Transient Protection Array Safeguards Communications Transceivers
Semtech Corporation, a supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, has announced the release of the TClamp1202P, the smallest low-cap, high-surge, 12V (Vrwm) transient voltage protection array in its class. Offering 100A (8x20µs waveform) of surge immunity in an ultra-small 2mm x 2mm package, the TClamp1202P can be used in a wide range of industrial and … [Read more...]
USB Micromodule Isolator with Power Protects Hubs and Peripheral Ports
Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTM2884, a USB µModule® (micromodule) isolator that combines USB data communications and USB power and guards against ground-to-ground differentials and large common mode transients. With its rugged interface and isolation, the LTM2884 is ideal for systems implementing USB in harsh industrial or medical environments where … [Read more...]
Dual-Channel Active EMI and ESD Suppressor for Ethernet Applications
Product supplier Digi-Key now carries Akros Silicon’s new AS1602, a single-chip, highly-integrated CMOS solution for EMI and ESD suppression in Ethernet applications. The AS1602 can be used in any type of 10Base- T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T systems, in both Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and non-PoE ports. Applications include compliance to EMI emissions (CISPR22 and FCC Part 15, Class … [Read more...]
IEC 61000-4-5:2014 – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Surge Immunity Test
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 61000-4-5:2014, “Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing and Measurement Techniques - Surge Immunity Test.” The new standard is available in the IEC’s webstore here. "IEC 61000-4-5:2014 relates to the immunity requirements, test methods and range of recommended test levels for equipment with … [Read more...]
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