Presented by Orbel - EMI between wireless devices and medical equipment is a growing concern—noise reduction, increased immunity to wireless RF emissions, and EMI mitigation all need to be addressed. With more and more wireless devices within healthcare environments, EMI can have a detrimental effect on electronic components and thus endanger the health and lives of patients. … [Read more...]
Free PDF Download – Ensuring Component Reliability: EMI Protection and the Automotive Industry
Presented by Orbel - Today’s cars are incorporating more and more electronics into vehicles, from engine control units to anti-collision controls to wireless entertainment systems. With these demands for comfort and safety come more challenges for design engineers. The failure of a new car due to a part or component is unacceptable, especially when that failure could result in … [Read more...]
Free PDF Download – Controlling the EMI Effects of Avionic Equipment in Aircraft
Presented by Orbel - Devices that can cause interference in aircraft include laptops, tablets, cell phone, and electronic games, and all have been suspected of causing events such as autopilot disconnects, erratic flight deck indications, and airplanes turning off course. With recent advances in wireless technology and increased signal sensitivity of devices, board level … [Read more...]
AH Systems – TV and FM Radio Frequency Chart
Presented by AH Systems - Download this list of frequencies that TV and radio stations use, as mandated by the FCC. If these are frequencies of interest, or if testing is to be performed at or near these frequencies, this should help identify which signals are particularly strong ambient signals from local TV and radio, versus the often less powerful transmitters used in … [Read more...]
db/Volts/Watts Conversion Tool and Calculations Spreadsheet
Presented by AH Systems - dBm is defined as power ratio in decibel (dB) referenced to one milliwatt (mW). It is an abbreviation for dB with respect to 1 mW and the "m" in dBm stands for milliwatt. This handy, easy to use tool quickly does the calculations for you. Fill out my online form. Free Conversion Tool, Presented by: AH Systems … [Read more...]
Typical RF Related Conversion Formulas
Presented by AH Systems - This download covers frequently used conversion factors, how they are derived, and why they are used. If you need to convert from one series of units to another for any reason, this is for you. Fill out my online form. Free PDF Download, Presented by: AH Systems … [Read more...]
Low Loss Cables for High Frequency Testing, up to 40 GHz
Presented by AH Systems - Check out this datasheet for more information on low-loss high-frequency microwave cable assemblies designed to operate from DC-40 GHz and calibrated for impedance, attenuation and VSWR. Cable assemblies can be created to any custom length and with a thermoplastic capable of withstanding temperatures from -65° to +200° C. Fill out my online … [Read more...]
Free PDF Download: How to select an EMC antenna type by test standard
Presented by AH Systems - This is a simple, interactive guide to determine the correct choice of test antenna, based upon test standard requirements. After you download the guide, you can view antenna types by standard, including MIL-STD 461, FCC Part 15, Tempest, CISPR, RTCA/DO-160, ANSI, and more. A handy tool for your EMC antenna needs. Fill out my online form. Free … [Read more...]
New App Note (Jan 2015): Introduction to Passive Intermodulation (PIM) Testing
Presented by AR - This app note is an introduction to PIM Testing. Passive Intermodulation (PIM) is a type of intermodulation distortion that can occur when two or more relatively high power signals exist within a system. PIM arises from electrical nonlinearities within the system, which act as unintentional mixers. Download this informative app note to learn more about this … [Read more...]
New Amplifiers Fundamentals Poster
Presented by AR - This poster provides helpful tips and charts about amplifiers. Categories include Connector Power - Handling Vs. Frequency; Linearity/Gain; Pulse Characteristics; Harmonics; Modulation Examples; and more. Fill out my online form. Free PDF Download, Presented by: AR … [Read more...]