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The Possibly Perfect Shielding of Electromagnetic Interference

 

A group of researchers at Drexel University and the Korea Institute of Science & Technology are creating a thin coating of a nanomaterial called MXene in order to contain 'electromagnetic pollution'. The proliferation of electronics in recent decades has contributed both to the volume of radiation generated and its affect on communications and broadcast receivers. This … [Read more...]

CST Acquires Aurora Software and Testing

 

Computer Simulation Technology AG (CST) has recently announced the acquisition of Aurora Software and testing, SL (AURORASAT), a technology leading provider of tools for the analysis, synthesis and design of passive microwave components. AURORASAT software products have been serving the RF and microwave industries for the last 10 years. FEST3D is a tool for the analysis and … [Read more...]

FCC Concerned Journalists Had To Pay $200 For WiFi At Presidential Debate

 

Journalists and citizens attending this week's Presidential debate at Hofstra University found out that WiFi at the event would cost them $200, Techdirt reported. According to Techdirt, the college was going around with a WiFi signal detector to identify those using their smartphone as a mobile hotspot, and encouraging them to instead shell out the fee for a few hours of … [Read more...]

World’s Largest Radio Telescope in Service

 

(September 25, 2016) Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) is the most advanced radio telescope ever built by humans with a dish of 500 m across, and is now the largest filled-in, single-dish radio telescope in the world. Located in remote mountainous region in southwestern China to ensure the area would be free from radio interference, the radio telescope … [Read more...]

New Interference Technology Website Launched

 

The ITEM Media team has finally launched our brand new Interference Technology website! The new look is "fresh" and redesigned for easier navigation. You'll find a few new design features (check out the Event calendar!), quick access to our free digital guides and categories, and much more. We’ll also be moving the EMC-Zone blog posts over this week, and will continue to add … [Read more...]

US Moves To Regulate Self-Driving Cars

 

The United States Department of Transportation unveiled a new regulatory framework for the unexpectedly rapid rise of self-driving automobile technology, just days after Uber’s recent announcement of its first driverless taxis. US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the federal government intends to set the safety standards for cars of the future where no human is … [Read more...]

Mystery Signal Disrupts Singapore Train

 

Singapore’s Today Online reported that the "Land Transport Authority (LTA) and SMRT have not been able to determine the source that caused the “intermittent loss of signalling communications” on the Circle Line (CCL) late last month". This has led to several days of train service delays, and continues two weeks after the LTA began investigations. "On Aug 29, persistent … [Read more...]

Blog Post – Welcome to Mega Automotive

 

By Joanna Hill (Testing Electronic Subassemblies (ESAs). Today is Arnold’s first day at Mega Automotive. He is fresh out of college with an electrical engineering degree and is eager to meet his new boss, Mr. Buttsworth. Mr. Buttsworth: Hello Arnold welcome to Mega Automotive. I’m sure you’re going to like it here. It’s a fast-paced environment with lots to learn and loads of … [Read more...]

FCC Field Offices to Close in January

 

(Sept. 14, 2016) According to Radioworld.com, "the Federal Communications Commission is proceeding with its plan to eliminate field staff and close many offices." Meanwhile, few details have been made public about the creation of emergency “Tiger Teams” to handle special enforcement situations and some observers are skeptical that the approach will be effective. January 2017 … [Read more...]

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