Designers looking to build more advanced systems operating at higher data rates and bandwidths tend to rely on materials with low dielectric constant values, i.e., low-Dk materials. It has gotten to the point where every high-speed PCB design guide implies that high-speed and RF designs will not function without a low-Dk material like Rogers or Arlon. The reality is that … [Read more...]
Exodus 18.0-26.5GHz, 400-Watt SSPA, Another Industry First!
Exodus Advanced Communications' 18.0-26.5GHz, 400W Solid State Amp is another industry first! Designed for High Field Level EMC Testing, MIL-STD-461 (RS103) standards as well as other High-Power Applications, Exodus Model AMP4065LC-400 provides outstanding power/gain flatness, Forward/Reflected power monitoring in both dBm & Watts, VSWR, voltage/current and temperature … [Read more...]
Essential Performance for Medical Products
Introduction Essential Performance has been a mysterious term ever since its introduction in International Standard IEC 60601-1-2 in 2001. Essential Performance is not unique to IEC 60601-1-2, but originates in the general standard, IEC 60601-1, and is used throughout all the collateral and part 2 standards of the IEC 60601 family of standards for medical electric equipment, … [Read more...]
Design for Compliance Essentials
INTRODUCTION While unrealistic to discuss all aspects of product design in a single article, I’ll try to describe the most common design issues I find in the hundreds of client products I’ve had a chance to work on. These issues generally include PC board design, cables, shielding, and filtering. More detailed information may be found in the Reference section below. As … [Read more...]
Filter Installation Issues Pt. 3: Mounting and More
This article is the 3rd and final part of a three-part Filter Installation Issues series. Read Part 1: Input and Output Conductors here. Read Part 2: The Synergy of Filtering and Shielding here. There are now many suppliers of PCB-mounted shielding-cans that can be used with three-terminal filters, and they have many types that can be automatically assembled like any … [Read more...]
Exodus Model AMP4025P-5KW Pulse SSPA, 3.1 – 3.5GHz, 5KW
Exodus Advanced Communications' AMP4025P-5KW operates from 3.1-3.5GHz, delivering 5KW minimum pulse power with excellent RF pulse fidelity. It features a class AB design with -20dBc harmonics and -60dBc spurious. The system includes extensive control and monitoring via a large touchscreen or remote interface, housed in a 17-inch, 8U chassis. Learn more and download the data … [Read more...]
Exodus AMP2074P-2KW, 1.0–2.5 GHz, 2KW Pulse Amp
Exodus Advanced Communications' AMP2074P-2KW Pulse Amp is designed for Pulse, EMC/EMI Mil-Std 461 and Pulse Radar applications. Provides Superb Pulse Fidelity up to 100usec pulse widths. Duty cycles to 10% with a minimum 63dB gain. Available monitoring parameters for Forward/Reflected power in Watts & dBm, VSWR, voltage, current, temperature sensing for outstanding … [Read more...]
Filter Installation Issues Pt. 2: The Synergy of Filtering and Shielding
This article is part 2 of a three-part Filter Installation Issues series. Read Part 1: Input and Output Conductors here. Some mains filter manufacturers only design and specify their filters to provide attenuation over the frequency range of the conducted emissions tests (typically up to 30MHz for commercial and industrial products), to keep costs low. Unfortunately, if … [Read more...]
Exodus 18.0 – 40.0 GHz, 80-Watt SSPA, AMP2145D-LC – Another Industry First!
Exodus Advanced Communications, 18.0 - 40.0 GHz, 80W Solid State Amp is another industry first from Exodus. Designed for Broadband EMC & Lab Testing, Mil-Std 461(RS103) standards as well as other High-Power Applications. Exodus Model AMP2145D-LC is a compact 6U design providing outstanding power/gain flatness, Forward/Reflected power monitoring in both dBm & Watts, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Eliminate Ground Loops — Part 2
As we discussed in Part 1, Ground Loops, while often not obvious, can be a significant source of frustration for system operators and integrators. This phenomenon manifests as unwanted electrical noise – audible hums in speakers, jitter on screens, noisy measurements, and bad measurement data – and it can even lead to unexpected communications loss and equipment … [Read more...]
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