A multispectral imager built by FluxData, Inc. is heading to the International Space Station. Substantial improvements were made to the system’s design to withstand the environmental conditions in the space station and tough NASA requirements for electromagnetic interference, shock and vibration, the company says. Learn more at Space Ref. … [Read more...]
New Family of Military Analog Switches and Multiplexers
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a supplier of high-reliability discrete and IC components to military and aerospace customers, has expanded its family of MIL-PRF-38535-screened analog switches and multiplexers with the release of the hi-rel DG408, an 8-channel, single-ended analog multiplexer. In June 2010 the Vishay Siliconix facility in Santa Clara, Calif., was re-qualified by … [Read more...]
Safety Issues of EMI on Airplanes
A recent article in the New York Times discusses how airline passengers are taking an increasing array of electronic devices on board planes, and while they may not seem to cause any problems, older planes might not have the best shielding against the latest generation of devices. The Federal Aviation Administration says there are risks associated with electromagnetic … [Read more...]
High Density, Low Dissipation EMI Filters for Aerospace, MIL Applications
Gaia Converter has announced the availability of three EMI filter modules providing state of the art electromagnetic interference protection for avionic and military power systems.Learn more from Gaia-Converter. … [Read more...]
Space Weather Forecasters Keep Eye on Looming ‘Solar Max’
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...]
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