Experts say the coming year will be an important one for space weather as the Sun pulls out of a trough of low activity and heads into a long-awaited and possibly destructive period of turbulence. The anticipated solar activity can unleash static discharges and geomagnetic storms that can disrupt or even knock out electronics.Learn more from Space Daily. … [Read more...]
Waterproof EMI/RFI Shielded Aluminum Enclosures
DEM Manufacturing has announced that its latest range of IP67 and IP68 aluminum enclosures has now been upgraded to include enhanced EMI and RFI protection. The new Deltron 480C and 483C ranges of aluminum enclosures now have combined IP67/IP68 ratings and EMI/RFI protection, making these enclosures suitable for demanding electrical and environmental conditions in marine, … [Read more...]
MIL-HDBK-235 Revision Approved
The revision of MIL-HDBK-235B has been approved and is currently awaiting publication. The handbook provides information for use in tailoring and supplementing the EME levels specified in MIL-STD-464B. It is applicable to any platform or system that may be exposed to the EME during its life cycle, including ground, ship, aircraft, aerospace and weapons systems and their … [Read more...]
New Family of Signal Generators with Touch-Screen Interface
The Aeroflex S-Series RF signal generator family offers simplicity, portability, modularity, and RF performance at an attractive price. The range of instruments has been designed from the ground up to meet the expectations of today’s engineers for instant answers at the touch of a screen. Buttons, rotary controls, and deeply nested software menus have all been removed. The … [Read more...]
EMC Performance of a Product Over Its Lifetime
Gert Gremmen, Tim Haynes, Ralph McDiarmid, Ed Price, John Woodgate EMC performance of a product is likely to vary with age as the physical characteristics change, e.g. caps dry out and metal junctions oxidize, etc. Obviously, the product is designed with the intention of consistent compliance over the life of the product, but are there any requirements or guidance relating to … [Read more...]
TÜV SÜD America Expands EMC Testing Capabilities
TÜV SÜD America recently announced the addition of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing in a 10-meter EMC chamber in Rancho Bernardo, Calif. The facility will expand TÜV SÜD’s ability to provide transmitter and other wireless communications testing for a wide variety of products with customers in IT, telecom, automotive, military, aerospace, medical electronics, lab … [Read more...]
Studies: Cell Phones Safe to Use on Airplanes
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration released a study, stating that of eight tested cell phone models, none would be likely to interfere with navigation or radio systems of the aircraft — systems which are, of course, carefully shielded against all sources of natural or artificial radiation by design. Another study by the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society … [Read more...]
Military Aerospace Firm Offers Updates on EM Environment Simulator
Northrop Grumman Corporation recently held its fourth annual conference for users of its Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) systems. The conference is aimed at keeping users updated on system developments while providing a forum to identify potential opportunities for improving system performance and customer service. Read more from Northrop Grumman. … [Read more...]
NVLAP accredited EMI/EMC/HIRF Test Services – Free Datasheet
L3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics provides NVLAP accredited EMI/EMC/HIRF test services for the Aerospace and Defense industries. L3 CE’s experienced and NARTE certified staff provide turnkey solutions including comprehensive plans and reports that complement extensive automated MIL-STD-461 and RTCA/DO-160 test capabilities. Modern facilities include technologically … [Read more...]
JEDEC and Tape & Reel Issues
This article is the second part of “The Dip Tube,” which appeared in May in the 2010 Interference Technology EMC Directory & Design Guide. A digital version is available at www.interferencetechnology.com. Over the past several years, both European- and U.S.-based organizations have sacrificed the traditional “internal auditing process” with over reliance on … [Read more...]
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