The DSF500 from XP Power is a 500-W active filter unit for use in harsh electrical environments. It has been crafted to protect DC-DC converters from the surges, spikes, and ripples that are typically found within the electrical system of any military platform—such as aircraft or vehicles. This filter complies with MIL-STD 1275A-D without the incorporation of any additional … [Read more...]
New Device Features Capacitances up to 45 'F
The new B3292*E/F series from EPCOS offers X2 safety class capacitors with capacitances up to 45 'F. These components were developed for across-the-line applications at 305 VAC and 110 degrees C and are approved to IEC 60384, UL1238, and CSA 22.2 No. 8. The B3292*E/F series makes it possible to design EMI filters with a single 45-'F capacitor, resulting in the use of less PCB … [Read more...]
Handheld ESD Detector Indicates Relative Electrical Strength of Each Event
The 3M™ ESD Pro Event Detector from 3M Electronic Solutions is a handheld portable instrument that detects and counts discharges and indicates the relative electrical strength of each ESD event on a bar graph display. The device is intended to provide a quick measure of ESD protection - critical factor in sensitive component applications such as electronics assembly and … [Read more...]
New Version of Power Amplifier Offers Pulse Fidelity and Improved Spurious Response
A new version of the RM022020 from CAP Wireless achieves enhanced performance with excellent pulse fidelity and improved spurious response (typically -85 dBc). This new version of the RM022020, originally introduced in the fall of 2007, is part of a series of high-power instrumentation amplifiers based the CAP’s proprietary Spatium™ broadband spatial combining technology. … [Read more...]
New COTS Power Supply Meets MIL-STD 461E and Other Standards
The new VME450 from Vicor Corporation is a single slot power supply characterized by 28 VDC (filtered) and outputs of 3.3, 5, and ±12 V. The VME450 meets MIL-STD-704F with a normal range input voltage of 22 VDC to 29 VDC, 28 VDC nominal, and 50 VDC (12.5-msec transient). This MIL-COTS solution is compliant per the vibration requirements of MIL-STD-810F and the EMI requirements … [Read more...]
Moderately Soft EMI Gasketing Approved for Spaceflight and Military Applications
The GORE-SHIELD® GS2100 EMI gasket is a conductive, adhesive-backed EMI gasketing material that is moderately soft and is approved for spaceflight and military applications. This gasketing can be supplied in die-cut panel forms or in slit width rolls. Slit width material is particularly well suited to manual, "peel-and-stick" gasketing applications. GS2100 consists of a … [Read more...]
Capacitor Series Is Optimized for Military/Aerospace Applications
A new space grade series of capacitors from KEMET Corporation has been crafted especially for use by military/aerospace customers in high-reliability applications. These capacitors meet the requirements for MIL-PRF-55365 as well as MIL-STD 1580. These devices incorporate an intensive testing and screening protocol that can be customized to meet the specific needs of an … [Read more...]
Triple-Output Stepdown Switching Regulator IC Uses Multiphase Switching to Reduce EMI
A new triple-output stepdown switching regulator IC, featuring three high-current outputs that are adjustable from 0.8 V to 5 V with a maximum current of 2 amps, has been introduced by Allegro Microsystems. Operating from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 34 V, the A4490 uses multiphase switching to reduce EMI and to minimize stress on the input capacitors by interleaving the … [Read more...]
Spread Spectrum IC Reduces EMI in USB Applications
A USB 2.0 Peak EMI Reduction IC from PulseCore Semiconductor uses spread spectrum technology to achieve compliance in USB applications. The PCS3P73U00A is based on patent-pending technology and is said to simplify EMI reduction while reducing or eliminating the need for expensive metal shielding, ferrite beads, conductive paint, or filtering networks. Spread spectrum clocking … [Read more...]
Catalog Details Wide Line of Shielding Products
A new catalog from Tech-Etch details the company's EMI/RFI shielding product line, including all sizes, shapes, compositions, mounting options, and seal types. This 52-page catalog features to-scale technical drawings, compression values, and metal thicknesses for over 100 BeCu and stainless steel finger stock shielding profiles--including low gasket profiles; soft no-snag … [Read more...]
