My old colleague and good friend Tim Williams sent me the story below for inclusion in EMI Stories/Banana Skins, and I found it so interesting in so many ways that I decided to publish it as a Blog. In so very many EMC standards and other meetings on EMC, we hear that the stability of the AC mains power frequency is either ‘not an EMC issue’ or is ‘never a real EMC … [Read more...]
Heilind Electronics Adds TE Connectivity’s 2 mm Receptacles, Breakaway and Shrouded Headers
WILMINGTON, Mass., May 18, 2021 -- Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for TE Connectivity (TE), a global leader in connectivity and sensors, expands its range of AMPMODU interconnection solutions with the manufacturer’s 2 mm receptacles, breakaway headers and shrouded headers. These new connectors occupy 38 … [Read more...]
Visualize, Localize and Troubleshoot EMI Signals with Real Time Spectral Analysis
The following transcript and video were originally presented at EMC LIVE 2016 by Lee Hill. For access and information on all EMC LIVE events, both past and present, please visit https://emc.live/. Kenneth Wyatt: Hello, and welcome to EMC Live 2016. This presentation is about visualizing, localizing and troubleshooting EMI signals with real time spectral analysis. I'm … [Read more...]
Würth Elektronik Presents its New Common Mode Chokes
Chokes with Top Specs Waldenburg (Germany), 19 May 2021 - Würth Elektronik is expanding its portfolio of common mode chokes with two new models. The THT-mountable WE-FCLP for common-mode and differential-mode suppression, and the SMT data line and low-voltage common mode choke WE-CMDC. Both are available from stock without a minimum order quantity. The WE-FCLP has a … [Read more...]
EMC Confidence Checking
I was recently working with a manufacturer of stand-alone ticket machines, who had big problems with Ethernet-related emissions. Long story short – it was the Ethernet hub they had incorporated in their machine. They had assumed that all CE-marked Ethernet hubs would be equally good for EMC, and they had several different types lying around their design department. We tested … [Read more...]
EMC Question for 400Hz Power System
Question: I would appreciate it if you could provide your view / share your expertise on the EMC/EMI protection requirements between the 400Hz Ground Power Systems and the various ICT/ELV installations within an Aircraft. Answer: An interesting and important question! And much too big an issue to be able to deal with comprehensively, in a blog post. The … [Read more...]
Heilind Electronics Expands Cinch Connectivity Solutions Offering with Johnson SMA/SMPM Adapters
Heilind Electronics, a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide and an authorized distributor for Cinch Connectivity Solutions, has introduced the Johnson SMPM connector family to its portfolio of RF interconnects. This solution features a new set of SMA to SMPM between-series adapters targeted at 5G and other high-frequency test applications. Designed to provide … [Read more...]
TMD Introduces NEW Test Set to its Radar Transponder Range
TMD’s easy to use Test Set 754-3U-2-1 assesses the status of radar transponder installations. TMD Technologies Limited (TMD), independent, world-class, West London based manufacturer in the professional microwave and RF field, has introduced a new advanced test set to its range of radar transponders and support equipment. The Test Set model 754-3U-2-1 is designed to test … [Read more...]
Functional Safety, Risk Management, EMC and EMI
What is Functional Safety? The safety of products, systems and installations can be split into two parts: i) ‘Basic’ safety: electric shock, excessive temperatures, excessive radiation, fire, explosion, implosion, bruising, pinching, crushing, cutting, emissions of toxic fumes, etc. ii) ‘Functional’ safety: when things being controlled don’t function correctly … [Read more...]
Sentinel 3 System Enhances QinetiQ’s Aircraft EMC Testing Capability
PPM Test has been working with QinetiQ Ltd to improve their EMC testing services. QinetiQ is a globally recognised leader in aircraft EMC certification testing and has been using the previous Sentinel II fibre optic link system for over 20 years. The upgrade to Sentinel 3 will be a significant enhancement to QinetiQ’s EMC testing capability. The new Sentinel 3 equipment, … [Read more...]
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