Introduction Missile platforms operate in some of the most extreme electromagnetic (EM) environments encountered by aerospace systems. The combination of high‑power radar, directed‑energy weapons, lightning, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), and electro‑static discharge (ESD) creates a complex threat landscape that can compromise functionality, safety, and survivability. Emphasis … [Read more...]
What’s New in MIL-STD-461H
The long-awaited revision to MIL-STD-461H was released on April 17, 2026. This revision formally supersedes MIL-STD-461G, issued on December 11, 2015. However, anyone involved in the MIL-STD-461 compliance arena understands that adoption through the procurement cycle will take time. There is no reason to discard those copies of revisions A through G anytime soon. Although I … [Read more...]
Can CubeSat ESD Testing with Sound Packaging Engineering Protocols Before Launch Ensure Successful Deployment? — Part 2
Read Part 1 of this CubeSats series here In 2016 and 2018, Bob Vermillion gave a series of groundbreaking presentations on “CubeSats Require ESD Handling Protocols for Launch & Space Survivability” to enthusiastic audiences of university graduate students, aerospace engineers, NASA civil servants and academic researchers at the NASA-Auburn Academy of Aerospace … [Read more...]
Evaluating Patch Antenna Printed Circuit Boards Utilizing RF Absorber and S11 Measurements
Introduction Patch antenna printed circuit boards (PCBs) are among the most common pieces of radio frequency (RF) hardware that exist in modern systems today. Wireless communications, automotive radar, and aerospace/defense systems rely heavily on these structures for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy. Since these structures are … [Read more...]
Creative Materials, Inc. Reinforces Quality with ITAR and ISO Recertifications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ayer, Massachusetts — April 22nd, 2026 — Creative Materials, Inc. announces it has recently achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certification and successfully completed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification audits, strengthening the company’s ability to support customers operating in highly regulated, mission-critical … [Read more...]
Your First EMC Bench Setup
Complying with EMC regulations seems to be a challenge for many companies who manufacture electronic products. This usually comes to a head, if considered near the end of the development cycle. As an EMC consultant helping hundreds of clients, I've witnessed the resulting cost and schedule delays. Invariably, engineers will attempt to troubleshoot and … [Read more...]
Compliant by Design: Where Precision Meets Power Integrity in Aerospace Applications
Power integrity and regulatory compliance are the technical foundation of any mission-critical system. When they fail, the consequences can risk safety and costly assets, which is why design must produce predictable electrical behavior and a clear, testable path to certification. This brings focus to a key question for program managers: what is the … [Read more...]
Building an IoT Device: Should I Be Concerned About EMC? Discovering the RED
Every day, more and more objects are getting connected, building local networks and connecting to the Internet. While the development of new connected devices has never been as accessible as it is today, there are still many questions around how to legally bring Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the market. This article aims to clarify the process of … [Read more...]
KRYTAR Announces Two (2) New ULTRA+ 180-Degree Hybrid Couplers Covering 10 to 40 GHz
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 20, 2026, SUNNYVALE, CALIF. — KRYTAR, Inc., a leader in the design and production of ultra-broadband microwave components announces two (2) new ULTRA+ 180-Degree Hybrid Couplers that deliver 3 dB of coupling over the frequency range of 10.0 to 40.0 GHz in compact packages. KRYTAR’s New family of ULTRA+ 180-Degree, 3 dB, … [Read more...]
An Overview of Coax Limiters for use in HF Systems
OVERVIEW Critical communication and instrumentation lines subjected to very high energy RF pulses require RF limiters with exceptionally high pulse power capability. A discussion of a typical high frequency (HF) commercial off the shelf (COTS) limiter manufactured and tested by NexTek is presented to provide insight and understanding of … [Read more...]
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