Complying with EMC regulations seems to be a challenge for many companies who manufacture electronic products. This usually comes to a head, if considered near the end of the development cycle. As an EMC consultant helping hundreds of clients, I've witnessed the resulting cost and schedule delays. Invariably, engineers will attempt to troubleshoot and … [Read more...]
Compliant by Design: Where Precision Meets Power Integrity in Aerospace Applications
Power integrity and regulatory compliance are the technical foundation of any mission-critical system. When they fail, the consequences can risk safety and costly assets, which is why design must produce predictable electrical behavior and a clear, testable path to certification. This brings focus to a key question for program managers: what is the … [Read more...]
MERSEN Launches Critical Power Panelboard (CPP)
Protect your critical power systems with Mersen’s Critical Power Panel series panelboard. NEWBURYPORT, MA (February 2, 2026) – Mersen, a global expert in electrical protection and control for electrical power systems is excited to announce the latest in its portfolio of fully customizable fused panelboards. Mersen’s Critical Power Panel (CPP) series … [Read more...]
EMC Immunity Testing: Do You Know Your Failures?
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the desired condition for electronic devices. In an ideal world, radio-frequency emissions and transient events would not cause failures or disruptions to electronic equipment. But as much as we (and the product manufacturers) wish otherwise, we are not in an ideal world. Radiated emissions, whether intentional from transmitters or … [Read more...]
When Do You Need Low-Dk PCB Laminates?
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...]
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