For those involved with automotive EMC, here's a quick reminder. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards are available in paper and convenient CD-Rom versions on the Society website. A detailed list of world automotive standards is on the website of Clemson University's Vehicular Electronics Laboratory. With a few a click of the mouse, you can check out both: SAE or … [Read more...]
Standards
Corrigendum Re EMC Requirements for Measurement Equipment for LV Systems (11/29/2007)
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued a Corrigendum pertaining to IEC 61326-2-2 Ed. 1.0 (2007-11). Corrigendum 1 affects "electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 2.2: Particular requirements - Test configurations, operational conditions, and performance criteria for portable test, measuring, and … [Read more...]
UK Ministry of Defense Issues a Draft Document on Standards Management and Production
Great Britain's Ministry of Defense has issued a draft document on the management and production of defense standards. MOD DEF STAN 00-00 a draft document entitled "Standards for Defense Management and Production of Defense Standards." Comments on this draft must be received before May 30, 2008. The 38-page document details such standards management issues as policy, adoption … [Read more...]
ISO Amended Standard: Road Vehicles & Electrical Disturbance
The International Standards Organization has published ISO 7837-1 Amd 1: 2008 entitled "Road vehicles - Electrical Disturbance by conduction and coupling - Part 2: Commercial vehicles with nominal 24-V supply voltage - Electrical transient conduction along supply lines only - Amendment 1. This new publication amends ISO 7637-2: 2004. For more information, or to purchase this … [Read more...]
IEC Issues Three New EMC Standards on MV, HV, and EHV Power Supplies
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued three new standards on electromagnetic compatibility-specifically IEC 61000-3-6 Ed. 2.0; IEC 61000-3-7 Ed. 2.0; and IEC 61000-3-13 Ed. 1.0. All deal with the assessment of emission limits. The first 6100-3-6 is a technical report, informative in nature that provides guidance on principles that can be used as the … [Read more...]
Project IEC 61643-21 am1 Ed.1.0 Covers Performance & Test Methods for LV Surge Protectors
The International Electrotechnical Commission has published the draft of an amendment covering low voltage surge protection devices. The proposed change is titled "Amendment 1 - Low voltage surge protection devices - Performance requirements and testing methods."? This final draft has a voting period February 2, 2008 to April 11, 2008. Purchasers of this draft edition will … [Read more...]
Access Homeland Security Standards Online
The Homeland Security Standards Data Base is powered online by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This site provides one-step access to standards critical to the jobs of first responders, code officials, and others charged with keeping the nation safe. A browsing feature lets readers access standards on threats, emergency preparedness and response, borders and … [Read more...]
Revision F of DO-160 Issued
DO-160F: Environmental Conditions & Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment was issued on December 6. 2007 and was prepared by RTCA Special Committee 135. This document provides standard procedures and environmental test criteria for testing airborne equipment for the entire spectrum of aircraft from light general aviation aircraft and helicopters through the "Jumbo Jets" … [Read more...]
An Overview of C95.1-2005 – IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz
The recommendations of C95.1-2005 protect against established adverse health effects in human beings. Daniel D. Hoolihan Hoolihan EMC Consulting Lindstrom, MN INTRODUCTION A new edition of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standard C95.1 was released in early 2006 and has been available for about a year. The new standard is a revision of the 1999 … [Read more...]
Product Environmental Regulatory Compliance: The Current Status Worldwide
The drive to protect the environment and to conserve natural resources has brought about a proliferation of regulations. Tony Dibiase Spec-Hardened Systems, Rochester, NY, USA INTRODUCTION As the clamor for better and newer electronic products continues worldwide, there is increased concern over landfills accepting growing “mountains” of discarded electronic products. … [Read more...]
