A proposed set of new test methods may provide more accurate attenuation data Kermit O. Phipps, Philip F. Keebler, Bradford R. Connatser Many commercial and industrial electrical environments contain equipment that is sensitive to radio-frequency (RF) interference. Theft detectors, digital sensors, and medical-telemetry systems have all been known to malfunction in the … [Read more...]
Performing GR-1089-Core Lightning and Power Cross Test
A review of the test methodologies and equipment required to perform GR-1089-CORE lightning and power cross testing James Press, Jennifer Lawrence, Mark Betts, John Ngo ABSTRACT The pitfalls and difficulties in performing testing in accordance with GR-1089-CORE, Section 4 are discussed. A brief description of the GR-1089-CORE document is presented to familiarize the reader … [Read more...]
EMC in Space …
Successfully dealing with EMC in space systems requires strong EMC engineering Daryl Gerke, PE, and William Kimmel, PE Many of us in the EMC business came of age during the “space race” of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. We well remember names like Sputnik, Mercury, Gemini, and of course, Apollo. Some of us in the EMC business have even been fortunate enough to spend some (or all) or … [Read more...]
Editorial in Medical Journal Calls for More Research on EMFs/Cell Phone/Brain Cancer Correlation
An editorial in the November issue of the journal Surgical Neurology has called for major immediate major research initiatives to assess the possibility that using cell phones leads to an increased risk of brain tumors. Dr. Ron Pawl, a neurosurgeon at Lake Forest Hospital in Lake Forest, IL calls for collaborative research initiatives to determine whether the risk between cell … [Read more...]
EMC Test System for Automotive Electronics Complies with International Standards
The KES7000 conductive immunity test system for automotive electronics from Kikusui complies with ISO 7637-2, which is one of the EMC test standards for automotive electronics. The system includes the KES7700 series transient immunity tester and the KES7400 series supply voltage variations tester. The KES7100 dedicated application software system enables KES7700 series and … [Read more...]
Stand-Alone LIN Offers Better EMC Performance in Automotive Applications
The NCV7321 is a stand-alone local interconnect network (LIN) transceiver from ON Semiconductor that targets demanding automotive applications. This low-power, mixed signal device is a replacement for the AMIS-30600 single-wire LIN transceiver and offers superior EMC and ESD performance as compared to that earlier product. The LINv2.1 and J2602-compliant NCV7321has the same … [Read more...]
EMC-Compliant Driver ICs Target Innovative Under-Hood Applications
The ATA6833 and ATA6834 from Atmel Corporation are highly-integrated driver ICs for brushless DC motor applications such as fuel pumps, turbo chargers, or exhaust gas recirculation—applications that are continuously operated and therefore require maximum reliability. These new devices can also be used for premium class convenience electronics such as power window or seat … [Read more...]
Lab Offers Three-Day Turnaround for Calibration Services
Intertek Laboratories offer A2LA-accredited calibration services for a wide variety of EMC test equipment including: antennas, attenuators, coupling/decoupling networks, EFT generators, LISNs, RF pre-amplifiers, surge generators, and voltage probes. These labs offer turnaround time of as little as four days, and same-day calibration services are offered for an additional … [Read more...]
Combination EMI Filter/Transient Protection Module Meets U.S. & European Military Standards
The DVMN28 from VPT, Inc. is a combination EMI filter and transient suppression module that meets stringent standards for the U.S. and Europe. Providing 10 amps of current in a standard quarter brick package, the DVMN28 meets the requirements of the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and is available immediately from stock. Product features include 0- to 50-V input, 68 dBs minimum … [Read more...]
Two EMC Publications Available: Standard on IT Equipment & Draft on ESD Immunity Testing
Two new EMC standards have been made available from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). CISPR 22 Ed. 6.0 (2008-09) is entitled “Information Technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.” Procedures are given for the measurement of the levels of spurious signals generated by the ITE (information technology … [Read more...]
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