International EMC standards can be confusing to the newcomer. The IEC has posted a chart as to how the various standards organizations are organized. The first level of organization is the committees, such as TC77, CISPR, and various product committees. These committees have liaisons with associated standards organizations, such as ISO, ITU, CENELEC, and many others. Many of … [Read more...]
Lightning Induced Transient Tester Available for Rent
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals signed an agreement with EMC Partner to supply the new AVI3000, which is designed to simulate the new MIL-STD-461G CS117 and DO-160 Section 22 recently added requirements for lightning induced transients. The AVI3000 allows full compliance to level 3 for PIN injection and cable bundling tests. All six waveforms reside in the single unit. To … [Read more...]
Have Suspect Counterfeit ESD Packaging & Materials Infiltrated the Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain?
Have Suspect Counterfeit ESD Packaging & Materials Infiltrated the Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain? Bob Vermillion, CPP, Fellow Certified ESD & Product Safety Engineer - iNARTE RMV Technology Group, LLC NASA-Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035 According to the 12 February 2016 edition of the EE Times, President … [Read more...]
Blue Guide for EU Product Rules Available
The European Union’s (EU) “Blue Guide” describes general rules for placing electronic products on the market within the EU. It describes how the EU regulates the free movement of goods, when the harmonization rules apply, the product supply chain and their obligations, product requirements, conformity assessment, and accreditation. The document goes on to describe how market … [Read more...]
North Korea Interferes with GPS Navigation Systems
Newsweek reported South Korean officials have accused North Korea of using radio waves to interfere with GPS navigation systems near the border between the two countries. This apparently occurred just after North Korea fired a short-range missile into the East Sea. South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency referred to this as an act of “defiance against mounting pressure to give up its … [Read more...]
UK’s Decision to Regulate Interference from Apparatus
In the UK, Ofcom has decided to issue new regulations for wireless telegraphy. Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Apparatus) Regulations 2016 is intended to tackle undue interference from electrical and electronic apparatus. In most cases, electrical and electronic apparatus are capable of emitting electromagnetic energy, but is minimal. However, in some cases … [Read more...]
Updated Catalogue for Power Modules
The new, expanded and improved Power Module Catalogue 2016 from Würth Elektronik eiSos is now available. A selection tool depicts a clear overview of the various product groups, including pictograms to show all of their important functions at a glance. The Power Module Catalogue also contains an overview of the available Application Notes. Technical highlights of the Power … [Read more...]
Company Acquisition to Lead to Expanded EMC Services
TÜV SÜD is expanding its service offering in the area of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurements by acquiring Global EMC Inc. in Canada. Established in 2000, the company is located north of Toronto in the Canadian province of Ontario. The acquisition will expand TÜV SÜD’s market presence in North America and enable the company to meet the increasing demand for EMC … [Read more...]
How To Achieve FCC Compliance in Six Steps
MET Labs explains how to achieve FCC compliance in six steps in their recent blog posting. They first explain about the need for EMC compliance and the various routes to compliance in the U.S. - verification, declaration of conformity, and certification. The six steps are outlined below: • Step 1 - select radio frequency and design equipment • Step 2 - test during … [Read more...]
New Manual "ABC of Power Modules” Released
Würth Electronik has just published a new book, “ABC of Power Modules - Functionality, Structure and Handling of a Power Module" a practical manual specifically about using components to control DC voltage. The manual explains the basics of voltage control and frequently used switching topologies. Coverage includes the mechanical design of a power module and its impact on EMC … [Read more...]
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