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...]
EMC Test System for Automotive Electronics Complies with International Standards
The KES7000 conductive immunity test system for automotive electronics from Kikusui complies with ISO 7637-2, which is one of the EMC test standards for automotive electronics. The system includes the KES7700 series transient immunity tester and the KES7400 series supply voltage variations tester. The KES7100 dedicated application software system enables KES7700 series and … [Read more...]
Stand-Alone LIN Offers Better EMC Performance in Automotive Applications
The NCV7321 is a stand-alone local interconnect network (LIN) transceiver from ON Semiconductor that targets demanding automotive applications. This low-power, mixed signal device is a replacement for the AMIS-30600 single-wire LIN transceiver and offers superior EMC and ESD performance as compared to that earlier product. The LINv2.1 and J2602-compliant NCV7321has the same … [Read more...]
EMC-Compliant Driver ICs Target Innovative Under-Hood Applications
The ATA6833 and ATA6834 from Atmel Corporation are highly-integrated driver ICs for brushless DC motor applications such as fuel pumps, turbo chargers, or exhaust gas recirculation—applications that are continuously operated and therefore require maximum reliability. These new devices can also be used for premium class convenience electronics such as power window or seat … [Read more...]
Lodestone Authorized Arnold Distributor of Crystal-XTM – Soft Magnetic Powder Cores
Arnold Magnetics has developed and is proud to release Crystal-XTM as a new addition to its soft magnetic powder core product line. Crystal-XTM alloy powder cores have low core loss and excellent DC bias characteristics, which contribute to highly efficient switching. Crystal-XTM also offers significant size & weight reduction compared with existing powder core materials such … [Read more...]
Teseq Partners with Italian EMC/RF/Calibration Firm
EMC test equipment manufacturer Teseq recently announced a partnership with Italian EMC/RF/calibration firm NARDA Safety Test Solutions. Throughout North America Teseq will now offer an expanded range of EMC components including field probes, measurement receivers, signal generators, and power meters to the consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, medical, … [Read more...]
Florida Researchers’ “Buckypaper” Could Revolutionize EMC and Other Areas of Engineering
Researchers at Florida State University are working to produce a commercially useful version of a material they have dubbed “buckypaper.” According to the research team at the Tallahassee-based institution, this material is 10 times lighter than steel but 250 times stronger. It is both thermally and electrically conductive and could be used as a film to protect electronic … [Read more...]
Block Shield Subsidiary Receives Contract from Major U.S. Auto Manufacturer
UK-based Block Shield PLC has announced that its wholly-owned U.S.subsidiary Wave Zero has won an initial six-month blanket order contract to provide a major U.S. auto maker with EMC solutions. The solutions are designed to reduce the risks of non-compliance and field malfunction while reducing weight—ensuring EMC compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1-2, RoHS, WEEE, FDA, and FCC … [Read more...]
