From on-site measurements to EUT control and monitoring, Nexio software covers a wide range of applications and offers more than 300 measuring device drivers. Designed, developed, and supported by specialists, Nexio’s BAT-EMC test automation software is the all-in-one solution for both emissions and immunity tests and is now widely used in the civil, automotive, military, and … [Read more...]
AR Offers New Literature on Conducted Immunity and Automotive Transient Generator Test Systems
AR RF Microwave Instrumentation has released new literature with comprehensive information on its innovative test systems for conductive immunity and automotive transient generator testing. The new brochure includes AR’sCI (Conducted Immunity) Systems, self-contained, all-in-one test systems; and the company’sTGAR Systems for automotive transient generator testing. … [Read more...]
New RF Conducted Immunity System from AR Tests to All Automotive Specifications
AR RF Microwave Instrumentation has introduced the Model CI00401 RF Conducted Immunity system (100 watts nominal / 10 kHz – 400 MHz), a complete, self-contained system for automotive testing.The system contains a signal generator, 3-channel power meter, 100-watts nominal AR amplifier (10 kHz – 400 MHz), directional coupler, and control software. Everything is contained in a … [Read more...]
Automotive Transient Generator System Avoids Test Set-up Problems
The TGAR transient generator system from AR adapts easily to the various requirements of different auto makers. Each automotive standard has from 5 to 30 transients that must be performed. With the TGAR system, there is no need to move the DUT to different test stations. An onboard oscilloscope simplifies pulse verification and self-calibration. LabView-based software and a … [Read more...]
Digi-Key and Schaffner EMC Announce Global Distribution Agreement
EMI/RFI component manufacturer, Schaffner EMC, and electronics distributor have announced that the two companies have entered into a global distribution agreement for the distribution of Schaffner’s full line of EMC and power quality products, such as chokes, filters, pulse transformers, and feed-through components. Schaffner’s products, now available on Digi-Key’s website, … [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...]
U.K. Company Upgrading Facilities for In-House EMC Test Capability
U.K. Business Weekly has reported that Marshall Specialist Vehicles (MSV) the Cambridge, U.K., based specialist vehicle and shelter designer, developer and manufacturer has launched a new program to upgrade its specialist facilities at its headquarters. Called Specialist Upgrade, the substantial investment includes work on improved RFI measurement, metal working and provision … [Read more...]
NTS Fullerton Expands Test Capabilities
AR RF Microwave Instrumentation has released new literature with comprehensive information on its innovative test systems for conductive immunity and automotive transient generator testing. The new brochure includes AR’sCI (Conducted Immunity) Systems, self-contained, all-in-one test systems; and the company’sTGAR Systemsfor automotive transient generator testing. … [Read more...]
Government and Industry Leaders Call for Aid to Automakers
As this edition of the eNews is being prepared, media sources report that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, representatives of the Big Three automakers, and the United Autoworkers’ Union (UAW) are all calling for Congressional aid to the faltering U.S. auto industry. A quick check of websites reveals that Ford has reported third quarter … [Read more...]
SAE International and AEM Sign Standards Development Agreement
The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOU) to further the development of standards for the off-highway industry. The agreement is expected to help off-highway companies reduce costs through pooling of resources and bringing greater stability to the standards process by … [Read more...]
