MIRUS International has introduced the LINEATOR High Performance (HP), a new high performance advanced universal harmonic filter (AUHF) (AUHF). Designed to enable efficiency gains of at least 2 percent, The LINEATOR is free of high frequency harmonics and noise issues associated with inverters used in active solutions. Unlike active front ends (AFE) and active harmonic filters … [Read more...]
Electrically Conductive Coatings Provide EMI Shielding
EMI shielding specialist Central Coating Co. Inc. has released two new materials for EMI shielding applications. The first material is an electrically-conductive, one-component, nickel-filled acrylic coating ideal for application on plastics to provide modest EMI shielding and anti-static protection for electronic enclosures and assemblies where abrasion resistance and coating … [Read more...]
Power Grid, Mains Filtering and Power Line Communications… A Root Cause for Incompatibilities?
This article has been translated from Dutch to English. It can be found in its original language in the 2014 Europe EMC Guide. Mart Coenen, Owner, EMCMCC, the Netherlands The power grid is intentionally meant to distribute electrical energy at the mains frequency, as produced by the electricity generating plants, towards the end-users. The three-phase low-voltage distribution … [Read more...]
Assemblies Provide EMI/RFI Protection for High-Powered Switching and Rugged Applications
Interconnect solutions provider Molex Inc. has released its new Woodhead MAX-LOC Plus Shielded Cord-Grip assemblies featuring a nickel-plated aluminum housing and shielding ring for EMI/RFI protection. According to the company, the assemblies enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users to connect high-power electrical currents directly to an application with … [Read more...]
Stand-Alone Generator for Slow Damped Oscillatory Wave Testing
Teseq, a provider of equipment for EMC emission and immunity testing, has released its new stand-alone generator for slow damped oscillatory wave testing in single phase equipment up to 270 V and 16 A. Ideal for use by power stations, substations, electric meter manufacturers, relays and switch manufacturers as well as EMC testing laboratories that already use Teseq equipment, … [Read more...]
Stamped Spring Pin Socket for Electronic Filter Testing
Ironwood Electronics, a provider of high performance test sockets and adapters for both engineering and production use, has released the CBT-QFN-7033, a new stamped spring pin socket addressing high performance requirements for testing DFN6 electronic filters. “To test electronic filters, a high performance contact is needed,” the company said. “The contactor used in … [Read more...]
The Duke of Kent Visits MILMEGA
The Duke of Kent visited MILMEGA Ltd. earlier this week, in recognition of the company winning the Queen’s Award for Innovation in late 2012. The Duke toured the factory, stopping frequently to talk with MILMEGA staff involved in product design, manufacturing and testing. Andy Kozakewycz and Richard Hazeldine enjoyed lively technical discussions with the Duke regarding the … [Read more...]
Deep-Sea Wireless Network Connects Land-Based Devices
Researchers at the University of Buffalo, N.Y. have developed an underwater wireless network that could one day improve tsunami detection, offshore oil and natural gas exploration, military and law enforcement applications, pollution monitoring and other similar activities. The new system will solve one of the main problems facing underwater data transmission, says Tommaso … [Read more...]
High Current Shielded Power Inductors Available in Low DCR and High Isat Versions
Magnetic component supplier Coilcraft’s new SER80xx series high current shielded power inductors are offered in two versions—one providing exceptionally low DC resistance and the other offering saturation current ratings up to 53 Amps—making them ideal for a broad range of applications. Designed for applications with high average current (up to 13 A rms), the low DCR version … [Read more...]
New Three-Phase Line Reactors for Frequency Converters
Electronic components manufacturer TDK Corporation has released new EPCOS standard three-phase line reactors for frequency converters with input rectifier stages. Designed for a rated voltage of 520 V AC and a short-circuit voltage of 5-6 percent—depending on the type—the new B86305L* series line reactors are suitable for suppressing electromagnetic interference caused by the … [Read more...]
