Leader Tech has recently released new surface mountable local shields for most surface mount shielding applications. The SMS-line of shields are supplied in tape & reel packaging and are suited for any volume application including automated pick and place assembly operations. They are offered in a one piece style can be specified for applications that require no … [Read more...]
Military
South Korea Revives GPS Backup After Cyber Attack
(May 1, 2016) After it was determined earlier this year North Korea had jammed the GPS satellite navigation system affecting the receivers of several hundred fishing boats, South Korea has revived a project to build a backup ship navigation system that would be difficult to hack, reported the Maritime Executive. "South Korea, which says it has faced repeated attempts by the … [Read more...]
New European EMC Directives Published
Three new Directives for the electrical sector have been published: the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). Two of these, the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive, are now in effect and are mandatory. When comparing these directives to the previous version you will find that many changes were … [Read more...]
Army’s Need for More Spectrum
(May 1, 2016) The electromagnetic spectrum is a valuable, but crowded, asset and the Army’s demand for spectrum has increased dramatically. To complicate matters, today’s operating environment is the most challenging and diverse the Army has ever known. Though primarily based in the continental United States, the Army is expected to respond rapidly to threats and to … [Read more...]
Military Tests Autonomous Ship Designed to Cross Oceans
(May 2, 2016) The military has starting testing the world's largest autonomous surface vessel — a self-driving, 132-foot ship designed to travel across oceans without a single crew member. The Sea Hunter, developed by DARPA, could potentially revolutionize the shipping industry, if tests prove successful. During the testing phase, the ship will have human operators as a safety … [Read more...]
The IEMI Threat and a Practical Response
William Turner Senior Design Engineer MPE Ltd Email: [email protected] IEMI Threat With the increasing use of electronics to control so many aspects of modern life, from smart grids to driverless cars, Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI) is a threat gaining concern. Various initiatives have been set up to address the needs of specific market areas, and new … [Read more...]
How to Select the Right EMC Standard for Your Product
Many companies developing products find it difficult to determine the appropriate EMC standard to comply with. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) has developed a web page that explains EMC and offers a tabbed selection method for determining the right standard that applies to your product family. You can then go to their web store and purchase downloadable … [Read more...]
How the IEC is Organized for EMC
International EMC standards can be confusing to the newcomer. The IEC has posted a chart as to how the various standards organizations are organized. The first level of organization is the committees, such as TC77, CISPR, and various product committees. These committees have liaisons with associated standards organizations, such as ISO, ITU, CENELEC, and many others. Many of … [Read more...]
New 1GHz Optically Isolated Differential Measurement System
Tektronix recently announced the highest bandwidth optically-isolated differential probing system at APEC 2016. The system offers complete galvanic isolation between the measured system and oscilloscope. The system will accurately measure high bandwidth differential signals in the presence of large common-mode voltages. It will also offer immunity to external interference and … [Read more...]
Lightning Induced Transient Tester Available for Rent
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals signed an agreement with EMC Partner to supply the new AVI3000, which is designed to simulate the new MIL-STD-461G CS117 and DO-160 Section 22 recently added requirements for lightning induced transients. The AVI3000 allows full compliance to level 3 for PIN injection and cable bundling tests. All six waveforms reside in the single unit. To … [Read more...]
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