Taking these factors into account can save time and money. Gary Fenical, Laird Technologies Delaware Water Gap, PA RF shielding materials are an important consideration when designing electronic components because these materials help ensure that the electronic device will perform to its optimum functionality. Considering RF shielding materials at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
Concerning Exposure of Workers and the General Public to Electromagnetic Fields
Keith G. Richens Cranage EMC & Safety Oakley, Shropshire, UK Introduction Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are universally present in the everyday environment, including workplaces and public areas. Measurements are made to identify and characterise them to ensure that people are not exposed to fields that could potentially cause injury or adversely affect … [Read more...]
ZERO GROUND Flexible (for EMI/RFI) Shielded Conduits
ZERO GROUND Flexible (for EMI/RFI) Shielded Conduits eliminate the need for costly, with long lead times and high minimum runs, custom shielded composite assemblies. These conduits are patent pending, utilize industry standard connectors, with most rated for direct burial and provide an excellent solution for those looking to effectively shield internal cables while providing … [Read more...]
First Amendment to the International Standard for EMC on Medical Devices
Amendment 1 to IEC 60601-1-2 is worth a careful reading by anyone involved in the design, manufacturing and/or testing of electrical medical equipment. Daniel D. Hoolihan Hoolihan EMC Consulting, Lindstrom, MN In September of 2004, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) released Amendment 1 to the Second Edition of IEC 60601-1-2. This Amendment was prepared by … [Read more...]
Achieving EMC in Pharmaceutical Industry Equipment – A Case Study
The many devices used in an industrial setting can present significant challenges in emissions control. Vinod Kumar Dhar Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (West), Indian Ministry of Information Technology, Mumbai, India While controlling electromagnetic interference is a worldwide challenge encountered in homes, shops, and offices, that task can be particularly difficult … [Read more...]
Selecting Antenna/Power Amplifier Combinations for the Coming New RF Immunity Standards
Though far from certain, it looks as if 6 GHz is a strong candidate for the upper frequency for consumer products. Art Cohen A.H. Systems, Inc., Chatsworth, CA, USA Thomas Mullineaux Empower RF Systems, Inc. Inglewood, CA, USA Testing products for susceptibility to radiated fields above 1 GHz is on the horizon. The new medical standard now stipulates testing to 2.5 GHz, and … [Read more...]
EMC Design Considerations for Medical Products
Collocation of sensitive medical electronic devices can result in equipment malfunction in medical settings ANTHONY A. DIBIASE INTERACTION BETWEEN MEDICAL products and their electromagnetic environment (EME) presents new challenges to medical device manufacturers, medical service providers, and the regulatory authorities who are responsible for insuring the health and safety … [Read more...]
EMI Filters for Cardiac Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
The use of ceramic feed-through capacitors, as well as specific filter designs and installation techniques, can make cardiac pacemakers immune to EMI ROBERT A. STEVENSON, Maxwell Technologies Carson City, Nevada, USA Under the coordination of Wireless Technology Research, L.L.C. (WTR), the interaction between cellular phones and cardiac pacemakers has been widely … [Read more...]
