Read Part 1 of this CubeSats series here In 2016 and 2018, Bob Vermillion gave a series of groundbreaking presentations on “CubeSats Require ESD Handling Protocols for Launch & Space Survivability” to enthusiastic audiences of university graduate students, aerospace engineers, NASA civil servants and academic researchers at the NASA-Auburn Academy of Aerospace … [Read more...]
Evaluating Patch Antenna Printed Circuit Boards Utilizing RF Absorber and S11 Measurements
Introduction Patch antenna printed circuit boards (PCBs) are among the most common pieces of radio frequency (RF) hardware that exist in modern systems today. Wireless communications, automotive radar, and aerospace/defense systems rely heavily on these structures for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy. Since these structures are … [Read more...]
Affordable RF Test Setups for IoT Designers
Introduction The number of connected devices keeps growing every year. Millions of devices exchange data wirelessly to make our lives easier. Wireless connectivity simplifies installation by removing cables, but it uses the electromagnetic spectrum, which is becoming more and more crowded. User demands have shifted connectivity from being a … [Read more...]
Your First EMC Bench Setup
Complying with EMC regulations seems to be a challenge for many companies who manufacture electronic products. This usually comes to a head, if considered near the end of the development cycle. As an EMC consultant helping hundreds of clients, I've witnessed the resulting cost and schedule delays. Invariably, engineers will attempt to troubleshoot and … [Read more...]
Compliant by Design: Where Precision Meets Power Integrity in Aerospace Applications
Power integrity and regulatory compliance are the technical foundation of any mission-critical system. When they fail, the consequences can risk safety and costly assets, which is why design must produce predictable electrical behavior and a clear, testable path to certification. This brings focus to a key question for program managers: what is the … [Read more...]
5 Common PCB Design Mistakes for IoT Devices
IoT products are often seen as an entry-level product for many PCB designers, and they require application and protocol development. It’s no wonder so many engineers and design firms market themselves as IoT solutions providers. Developing an embedded application and throwing it on a microcontroller is all well and good, but you’ll never deploy thousands or … [Read more...]
MERSEN Launches Critical Power Panelboard (CPP)
Protect your critical power systems with Mersen’s Critical Power Panel series panelboard. NEWBURYPORT, MA (February 2, 2026) – Mersen, a global expert in electrical protection and control for electrical power systems is excited to announce the latest in its portfolio of fully customizable fused panelboards. Mersen’s Critical Power Panel (CPP) series … [Read more...]
Building an IoT Device: Should I Be Concerned About EMC? Discovering the RED
Every day, more and more objects are getting connected, building local networks and connecting to the Internet. While the development of new connected devices has never been as accessible as it is today, there are still many questions around how to legally bring Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the market. This article aims to clarify the process of … [Read more...]
Science Fiction from Childhood is Now a Reality. Thank You, EMC.
I grew up in the 90s in a small town in West Virginia. Everybody knew each other, everybody knew each other’s kids, and all of the kids spent time at each other’s houses in the summertime. When the heat and humidity turned oppressive, we’d spend the middle of the day inside, playing video games, listening to music, reading comic books, or trading baseball cards. … [Read more...]
EMC and Reliability in Flex PCB Cables Vs. Cable Assemblies
In military and aerospace systems, interconnect failure isn’t just an inconvenience; it can mean mission failure, equipment loss worth millions of dollars, or in the worst case, loss of life. Every connection between circuit boards represents a potential point of failure that must withstand extreme environmental conditions while maintaining signal integrity and EMC … [Read more...]
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