Many companies developing products find it difficult to determine the appropriate EMC standard to comply with. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) has developed a web page that explains EMC and offers a tabbed selection method for determining the right standard that applies to your product family. You can then go to their web store and purchase downloadable … [Read more...]
How the IEC is Organized for EMC
International EMC standards can be confusing to the newcomer. The IEC has posted a chart as to how the various standards organizations are organized. The first level of organization is the committees, such as TC77, CISPR, and various product committees. These committees have liaisons with associated standards organizations, such as ISO, ITU, CENELEC, and many others. Many of … [Read more...]
Lightning Induced Transient Tester Available for Rent
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals signed an agreement with EMC Partner to supply the new AVI3000, which is designed to simulate the new MIL-STD-461G CS117 and DO-160 Section 22 recently added requirements for lightning induced transients. The AVI3000 allows full compliance to level 3 for PIN injection and cable bundling tests. All six waveforms reside in the single unit. To … [Read more...]
Blue Guide for EU Product Rules Available
The European Union’s (EU) “Blue Guide” describes general rules for placing electronic products on the market within the EU. It describes how the EU regulates the free movement of goods, when the harmonization rules apply, the product supply chain and their obligations, product requirements, conformity assessment, and accreditation. The document goes on to describe how market … [Read more...]
CISPR Provides Standards for SmartGrid
CISPR’s (International Special Committee on Radio Interference) primary role is standardization in the field of control of emissions above 9 kHz from devices, and as such has published various standards that cover or can be applied to SmartGrid system emission measurements and control. To ensure protection of the radio frequency spectrum, emissions must be addressed … [Read more...]
UK’s Decision to Regulate Interference from Apparatus
In the UK, Ofcom has decided to issue new regulations for wireless telegraphy. Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Apparatus) Regulations 2016 is intended to tackle undue interference from electrical and electronic apparatus. In most cases, electrical and electronic apparatus are capable of emitting electromagnetic energy, but is minimal. However, in some cases … [Read more...]
Nanoscale Materials for the Internet of Things
Recently the Harvard SEAS official website said that the Internet of Things (IOT) may generate more than $14 trillion in economic activity by 2025, but many in the industry believe that significant policy changes will be required to enable the needed connections of assorted devices while avoiding interference if this is to be the case. Researchers at the Harvard John A. … [Read more...]
Updated Catalogue for Power Modules
The new, expanded and improved Power Module Catalogue 2016 from Würth Elektronik eiSos is now available. A selection tool depicts a clear overview of the various product groups, including pictograms to show all of their important functions at a glance. The Power Module Catalogue also contains an overview of the available Application Notes. Technical highlights of the Power … [Read more...]
Tektronix Expands USB-Based Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer Lineup
Tektronix, Inc., has expanded its line of USB-based real-time spectrum analyzers with 4 new higher-performance models targeting design, spectrum management and wireless transmitter installation and maintenance applications. The new RSA500 and RSA600 series of analyzers offer frequency coverage from 9 kHz up to 7.5 GHz with 40 MHz acquisition bandwidth, a measurement dynamic … [Read more...]
Company Acquisition to Lead to Expanded EMC Services
TÜV SÜD is expanding its service offering in the area of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) measurements by acquiring Global EMC Inc. in Canada. Established in 2000, the company is located north of Toronto in the Canadian province of Ontario. The acquisition will expand TÜV SÜD’s market presence in North America and enable the company to meet the increasing demand for EMC … [Read more...]
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