Pulse Power and Measurement (PPM) – of which PPM Test is a business division – and BAE Systems have announced that BAE Systems has acquired PPM. The acquisition is part of BAE Systems’ strategy to develop breakthrough technologies, with continued investment in research and development, working with customers, industry partners, SMEs and academia, and pursuing bolt-on … [Read more...]
The UK’s Only Independent EMC Show, EMC & Compliance International, Will Be a Unique Virtual Event May 19 – June 30, 2021
This virtual 2021 event has attracted many guest speakers, all experts in their fields, who will present in the following sessions: Antennas, and Real-Time Spectrum Analyser Measurements EMC Simulation RED (the Radio Equipment Directive) High Power EMC Brexit, CE and UKCA Marking EMC in Transport, Systems and Installations In addition, world-renowned … [Read more...]
PolyPhaser Launches NEW In-Stock Low PIM Cable Assemblies
Low PIM Cable Assemblies Part of Expanding RF Interconnects Product Line PolyPhaser, an Infinite Electronics brand and an industry-leading provider of RF and data surge protection, filtering and grounding solutions, has introduced new low PIM cable assemblies that are in-stock and available for same-day shipping. Designed for multiple RF systems, PolyPhaser’s new low PIM … [Read more...]
Exodus AMP2030B-LC, 1.0 – 6.0 GHz, 400 Watts with Our Quiet-Cool Technology
Exodus AMP2030B-LC is a powerhouse in a compact 6U chassis! Covering 1.0-6.0GHz, produces >400W minimum, >500W nominal power, typical P1dB >300W. Excellent gain flatness with a minimum power gain of 56dB. Included are amplifier monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power, VSWR, as well as voltage, current & temperature sensing for optimum reliability & … [Read more...]
Exodus 26.5-40.0GHz, 40-Watt SSPA’s Replace Aging TWT Technology
Exodus Advanced Communications 26.5-40.0GHz, 40W Solid State Amps are replacing aging TWT Amplifiers. Designed for General EMC Testing Applications as well as Mil-Std 461(RS103) standards. Exodus Model AMP4066LC is a compact 6U design providing superb RF Performance with Unprecedented P1dB power as compared to TWT’s. They provide 46dB min-gain, -20dBc harmonics as well as gain … [Read more...]
Exodus 18.0-26.5GHz, 40-Watt SSPA’s Replace Aging TWT Technology
Exodus Advanced Communications 18.0-26.5GHz, 40W Solid State Amps are replacing aging TWT Amplifiers. Designed for General EMC Testing Applications as well as Mil-Std 461(RS103) standards. Exodus Model AMP4065LC is a compact 6U design providing superb RF Performance with Unprecedented P1dB power as compared to TWT’s. They provide 46dB min-gain, -20dBc harmonics as well as gain … [Read more...]
Solid State Power Amplifier System – Exodus AMP2142DB-100 10KHz – 1000MHz, 100 Watts Rated, 150 Watts Typical
Exodus model AMP2142DB-100 is a superb 10kHz – 1000MHz, 100-Watt Amplifier System. This dual-band amplifier features 50 dB Minimum Gain, Type N Female RF Input, Sample & RF output ports. Built-in VVA circuits for gain control local & remote functionality, designed for high reliability and ruggedness. Our Rack Mountable drawer can be housed in a cabinet or benchtop for … [Read more...]
Doing Things That Usually Do Not Work
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything.” — John Wooden Over the years, I have seen several things that make me scratch my head. Many of them are things I have done (there, I admitted it). I would like to look at these situations to (maybe) help not to make the same mistakes. So, to be clear: Do not do these things. Concerning Shielding One would … [Read more...]
What is EMC?
Introduction This article will serve as an introduction to the topic. It is aimed at the people who have been told by their management, “You are now my EMC person. Go figure out what it is and how we must deal with it!” It will not be an all-encompassing treatment of the subject, but it will provide the reader with a start and some ideas of where to go for more … [Read more...]
IEC-61000-4-3:2020 4th Edition Containing Multiple Signal Test Option Has Been Published
The new IEC 61000-4-3:2020 4th edition includes the following updates: a description of how to test using multiple test signals; the addition of information regarding EUT and cable layout; the removal of the upper-frequency limitation to take into account new services; and the further specification of how to characterize the uniform field area, as well as added clarification … [Read more...]
