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Summary of Military and Aerospace EMC Tests

 

Military and aerospace EMC tests cover a wide range of products. While the standards, including limits and test methods may differ, all EMC test standards have a few things in common. The most basic are the limits for emissions and the types and levels of susceptibility testing. Emissions tests (and their associated limits) are put in place for military and aerospace … [Read more...]

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Evaluation Methods of Static Control Gloves for ESD Integrity

 

Static Control gloves can be classified as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD). There are several types of ESD Gloves: Nitrile, Vinyl, Latex, Rubber and humidity independent conductive carbon/nylon yarn gloves as illustrated in Figure 1 above. Due to an astounding rise in the number of non-compliant and suspect … [Read more...]

Review: EMC – Methods, Analysis, Circuits, and Measurement

 

Electromagnetic Compatibility - Methods, Analysis, Circuits, and Measurement, David Weston, CRC Press, 2017 (3rd edition) While I've reviewed many books on EMC, this one by David A. Weston, is the most complete in coverage yet. The 1157-page book covers not only basic and advanced theory of EMC, but includes product design, commercial and military measurement techniques, and … [Read more...]

2017 DoD E3 Program Review – After Action Report

 

By Brian Farmer on behalf of the DSO E3 Program Review Team After a five-year hiatus, the 2017 Department of Defense (DoD) Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Program Review was held April 3 - 7 at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. Over 60 technical presentations were delivered throughout the week, three working groups were convened, 12 exhibitors displayed … [Read more...]

Radio Equipment Directive

 

This article provides an update on changes occurring as a result of the new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU which can be used from June of 2016. It looks at the changes in the product and regulatory landscape and what it means to equipment manufacturers. More detail on the history of the RED can be found in the article, Radio Equipment Directive, in the … [Read more...]

DoD E3 Conference Announcement

 

It is with great pleasure that the Defense Spectrum Organization invites you to attend the annual DOD Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Program Review after a four year hiatus! The upcoming conference will be held 3-7 April 2017 at the Gateway Club on Lackland AFB, San Antonio TX. As always, we will update you on the latest status of E3 within the Department … [Read more...]

New 250A HEMP Filter Released

 

Historically within its range of HEMP protection filters, MPE has offered 200A and 400A variants to address powerline applications. However it has become apparent, particularly in the US defence and homeland security marketplace, that there are many applications which call for 225A as a requirement. To address this with an MPE filter would have previously meant either … [Read more...]

Composite Testing: A Reality at New Laboratory

 

Retlif Testing Laboratories, an independent EMI/EMC and Environmental (ESS) testing and compliance laboratory, has officially launched its new dedicated Composites Testing Laboratory. A state of the art facility, the new Retlif Composites Testing Laboratory provides testing for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP), Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP), Aramids (Kevlar), … [Read more...]

5G products shown at EDICON

 

Anritsu Company displayed products and technologies for 5G systems, as well as for military and aerospace applications in its booth at EDI CON USA, September 20-22 in Boston. Advanced systems integrating vector network analyzers (VNAs) that extend to 110 GHz, as well as signal analyzers that provide engineers with the frequency coverage and measurement capability necessary to … [Read more...]

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