Introduction Lightning may produce a spectacular display when viewed, but the associated electromagnetic effects (EME) has the potential (pun intended) to severely damage electrical and electronic circuits. MIL-STD-461G added a new test method to evaluate device tolerance for induced current on equipment cables or insulation breakdown from the effects of indirect lightning. … [Read more...]
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The Top-Ten Articles and Blogs as of December 2018
Most magazines like to review the top ten most viewed articles this time of year and Interference Technology is no different. We think our readers and authors are awesome and enjoy highlighting some of the most popular articles to date. So, here we go: What is differential and common mode current, by Ron Brewer. Unwanted conductive and radiative emissions can be … [Read more...]
Interview: Dr. Ralf Heinrich discusses the new IEC 61000-4-31 immunity standard
Does your product use AC mains <16A? IEC 61000-4-31 relates to the conducted immunity of electrical and electronic equipment to electromagnetic disturbances coming from intended and/or unintended broadband signal sources in the frequency range 150 kHz up to 80 MHz. In this blog post, Kenneth Wyatt, Senior Technical Editor at Interference Technology, spends some … [Read more...]
Updated 52-Page Catalog of EMI/RFI Shielding Solutions
Plymouth, MA.... Available in both interactive PDF and printed versions, the 2018 catalog details all standard and custom EMI/RFI shielding product options. The PDF format lets the user click to download interactive sales drawings on over 150 products, including finger stock profiles, metalized fabric gaskets, fan vents, and board level shielding. The Table of Contents, Part … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assembly Radiated Emissions Testing (Annexes 7 and 8) and Radiated Immunity Testing (Annex 9)
In this installment in the series of blogs on UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5, Amendment 1 (8 October 2016), hereafter referenced as R10.05, we will look at radiated emissions and immunity testing of Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assemblies (ESAs). ESA RADIATED EMISSIONS (Annexes 7 and 8) Like the vehicle radiated emissions testing annexes, R10.05 has separate … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Vehicle Radiated Emissions & Immunity Testing (Annexes 4, 5 and 6)
Having dealt with the administrative side of Type Approval to UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5, Amendment 1 (8 October 2016), hereafter referenced as R10.05, in the first three blogs in this series, this installment begins looking at the tests themselves commencing with the radiated emissions requirements of Annexes 4 and 5 and radiated immunity requirements of Annex … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 RE101– Radiated Emissions, Magnetic Field and RE102 Radiated Emissions, Electric Field
Introduction This article discusses RE101 and RE102, including the updates contained in MIL-STD-461 revision “G”, the current version. These tests quantify undesired signals being radiated into the air from a device and the associated cables. If unchecked, these signals couple onto other equipment cables or may enter into the other equipment chassis and onto internal … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 CE101– Audio Frequency Currents and CE102 Radio Frequency Potentials – Power Leads
Introduction This article discusses CE101 and CE102, including the updates contained in MIL-STD-461 revision “G”, the current version. The test title for CE101 “Conducted Emission Audio Frequency Currents, Power Leads” and for CE102 “Conducted Emissions Radio Frequency Potentials, Power Leads” provide insight into the test frequency range and methods of measurement. These … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Worst-Casing
Before applying for a new Type Approval, or extension of an existing certificate, the applicable tests must be agreed with the Technical Service. A later blog in this series will cover the subject of approval extensions, so for this post we will consider new approvals. Where a manufacturer has multiple variants and/or configurations, worst-casing can significantly reduce … [Read more...]
UNECE Regulation 10: Conformity of Production
In this second blog in the series on Type Approval to UNECE Regulation 10, Revision 5 we will cover the subject of Conformity of Production (CoP) and explain why it is a critical part of the Type Approval process. The requirement for CoP is a fundamental element of the 1958 Agreement and the procedure is set out in Schedule 1 therein. Approval Authorities are required to … [Read more...]
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