TDK recently announced a new line of filters designed expressly to filter the frequency converters for asynchronous motor controllers. High frequency noise emissions from these frequency converters has become more of an issue as older motor technology is replaced with the newer variable speed - variable frequency motor controller systems. The EMI from these can cause … [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...]
New Canted Gaskets Certification Tested for High Current Applications
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has subjected its Bal Spring™ canted coil springs to third-party testing to demonstrate how well the springs withstand KEMA’s rigorous short circuit current exposure and cycling. The results will enable the company to provide customers with verified performance data, including continuous, short-circuit and peak current ratings and electrical … [Read more...]
U.S. NAVY Developing Wave Energy Conversion Device
The U.S. NAVY is researching a device that will convert wave motion to electricity to power emergency equipment in life rafts. The “Lifesaver", a ring-shaped buoy, is being tested to obtain operational data on this particular ocean renewable energy conversion technology. The buoy converts energy generated by passing waves into electrical energy. The Lifesaver project was … [Read more...]
New Radio Equipment Directive
As more products include wireless technology, designers need to specify wireless modules that meet the new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, which was published on April 16, 2014. On June 13, 2016, the new Directive will become law and all products within its scope must meet the RED. To learn more, click here. … [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...]
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...]
New Chipsets Deliver Real-Time and Equivalent-Time Oscilloscopes with Bandwidths Above 100 GHz
Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced a technological breakthrough for building the world’s highest-bandwidth oscilloscopes with the successful turn-on of chipsets that take advantage of Keysight’s leading edge Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor technology. The new chipsets will enable Keysight to deliver real-time and equivalent-time oscilloscopes in 2017 that offer … [Read more...]
How To Achieve FCC Compliance in Six Steps
MET Labs explains how to achieve FCC compliance in six steps in their recent blog posting. They first explain about the need for EMC compliance and the various routes to compliance in the U.S. - verification, declaration of conformity, and certification. The six steps are outlined below: • Step 1 - select radio frequency and design equipment • Step 2 - test during … [Read more...]
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