Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the related electromagnetic interference (EMI) are some of the obstacles that must be overcome before nearly any electronics product can be brought to market—whether it’s an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) device, a consumer electronics product, or military and aerospace equipment. Products must not interfere with one another … [Read more...]
New at Heilind Electronics: WAGO LEVER-NUTS 221 Series Compact Splicing Connectors
Heilind Electronics, a premier global distributor of electronic components and an authorized distributor for WAGO, is now offering the manufacturer’s 221 Series compact splicing connectors. These connectors are 40% smaller than WAGO’s 222 Series, providing more junction box space in applications like lighting and home automation. 221 Series connectors are not only … [Read more...]
Würth Elektronik introduces WE-SMGS solderable seal
SMT Grounding Solution Waldenburg (Germany), 23 October 2019 – With WE-SMGS, Würth Elektronik offers solderable seals for surface mounting. The WE-SMGS consists of a temperature resistant foam material, which combines the conductive seals with high elasticity. After compression, they then return to their original shape. The layer surrounding the heat-resistant foam is made of … [Read more...]
Cable Discharge Event (CDE)
Abstract Worst-case Cable Discharge Events (CDE) are poorly understood by most of the product developers as the definition of what is about to happen when you plug in a cable into an appliance’s socket. It is NOT the electro-static charge which could be expected on the cable: outer/inner shield(s) + internal wires, while the cable is fully floating prior to the cable … [Read more...]
Heiland Electronics Announces Tech Expo in Salt Lake City
The Heilind Tech Expo will feature products from over 25 manufacturers in the electronics industry Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, will host its next Tech Expo event in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 20. Attendees will have a chance to interact directly with personnel from over 25 leading manufacturers in the electronic components … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 CS103 Intermodulation, CS104 Rejection of Undesired Signals and CS105 Cross-Modulation
Introduction Rapid technology advances in the wireless communications world make test and evaluation of Radio Frequency (RF) devices a difficult subject. It seems that by the time a new device hits the market, it has been made obsolete by the next generation. I recall hearing from a major electronics manufacturer CEO that 90% of sales happen within 90-days of market release … [Read more...]
Fairview Microwave Debuts New Line of Removable Vertical Launch Connectors with VSWR as Low as 1.3:1
New Solderless Vertical Launch Connectors Provide Maximum Operating Frequency up to 50 GHz LEWISVILLE, Texas - Fairview Microwave Inc., a leading provider of on-demand RF and microwave components, has released a new series of solderless vertical launch connectors that are ideal for high-speed computing, high-speed networking and telecommunications applications. Fairview … [Read more...]
Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) Earns SAE AS9100 Revision D Quality Management System Certification
ICC is now qualified to ISO 9001:2015/SAE AS9100D – the latest quality management standard in the aerospace and defense industry LUMBERTON, N.J. -- Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), a division of Heilind Electronics Mil-Aero and a leading distributor of military-aerospace connectors and accessories worldwide, officially announced its successful transition from ISO … [Read more...]
First Double Choke with Molding Technology
Waldenburg (Germany), 17 July 2018 – Würth Elektronik eiSos, manufacturer of electronic and electromechanical components, unveils WE-MCRI - a novel double choke: It is the first of its kind on the market with molding technology. With its soft saturation characteristics, a WEMCRI is above all suited for DC/DC converter applications. WE-MCRI consists of two identical round … [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...]
