Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc. now provides .020" and .032” thick Fabric Reinforced Nickel-Graphite Filled Conductive Silicone Rubber for EMI Shielding Gaskets with narrow cross sections. The fabric reinforcement enhances durability and dimensional stability in filled conductive silicone elastomers that tend to have low tear resistance. SNE-556-R is a 65 durometer conductive … [Read more...]
Military
EMILY Robot is A Lifesaver
(May 6, 2016) Officially known as the "Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard", EMILY is "a remote-controlled buoy recently used to rescue nearly 300 Syrian migrants from drowning off the Greek island of Lesbos, Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced May 5," reported Navy.mil. Navy.mil stated EMILY is "capable of punching through 30-foot waves or smashing into … [Read more...]
Researchers Analyze Electromagnetic Fields for White Sands Missile Range
(April 4, 2016) White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) is responsible for field testing electronic products destined for use by the U.S. military. Part of that task is evaluating the electromagnetic emissions of those products. New Mexico State University Electrical Engineering Associate Professors Muhammad Dawood and Sang-Yeon Cho (pictured), along with Assistant Professor of … [Read more...]
Transitioning to New EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Now that the new EMC Directive 2014/30/EU is mandatory and in effect as of April 2016, what do manufacturers need to do to ensure continued compliance? Elite Electronics Engineering has a five-step plan that explains the recommended steps involved. As a minimum, Elite recommends the following steps to ensure continuing compliance with European EMC requirements: 1. Check … [Read more...]
New Surface-Mountable Local Shields
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...]
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: wturner@mpe.co.uk 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...]
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