A USB 2.0 Peak EMI Reduction IC from PulseCore Semiconductor uses spread spectrum technology to achieve compliance in USB applications. The PCS3P73U00A is based on patent-pending technology and is said to simplify EMI reduction while reducing or eliminating the need for expensive metal shielding, ferrite beads, conductive paint, or filtering networks. Spread spectrum clocking … [Read more...]
Miniature Filter Arrays Target Handset Applications
A new family of EMI filter arrays from OnChip Devices comes with onboard ESD protection in various TDFN and uDFN package options. Crafted specifically for high-speed data interfaces in mobile phone, the EMF110x family is offered in 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel filter arrays. They are reported to deliver excellent S21 characteristics with extremely low parasitic … [Read more...]
Chip Ferrite Beads Provide Effective EMI Suppression
The BLM Series of chip ferrite beads from MuRata Manufacturing has been crafted to function nearly as a resistor at noise frequencies--a characteristic that greatly reduces the possibility of resonance and leaves signal waveforms undistorted. This series is effective in circuits without stable ground lines because it does not need a connection to ground. The nickel barrier … [Read more...]
DOD Issues RFQ for RF Filter with Estimated Contract Value of $43,352.12
The U.S. Government is interested in issuing an award for a one-year contract with an additional year option for an RF filter (NSN 5915001288130). The DOD estimates the value of this contract at $43,352.12. Learn more about this RFQ by visiting the Federal Business Opportunities website. … [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...]
Line of Custom Filters Targets Multiple Applications
A line of custom EMI filters offered by Electrocube provides solutions for unique filter requirements. Complete design engineering and testing capabilities are provided to customers in the military, industrial, electronic, and aerospace industries. Electrocube filters have current carrying capacities of 0.1 amp to 500 amps; voltage ratings of 1 VDC to 5000 VDC; frequencies to … [Read more...]
Filter Connectors Designed with Multilayer Varistor Arrays
Affordable transient protection is now available within electronic connectors. Chris Noade, Syfer Technology Limited, Arminghall, Norwich UK “Connectors contribute nothing to electronic equipment” is an old and contentious statement that raised a few hackles when written, but is now undisputedly outdated and wrong! A modern connector, in isolation, can fulfill the equipment … [Read more...]
Lithium-Zinc Ferrite for the Suppression of Electromagnetic Noise
Studies show that Li-Zn ferrites can successfully suppress EMI. N.C. Joshi and S.S. Islam, Ph.D. Jamia Islamia University, Jamia Nagar, India Anjali Verma, Ph.D. Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India Recent technological development has been characterized by an unprecedented proliferation of digital technology in information and communications equipment. The … [Read more...]
Interference Suppression Using a Balanced MLCC
An innovative capacitor design can provide more RFI suppression in a substantially smaller package. Steve Weir and James Muccioli X2Y Attenuators, LLC, Erie, PA, USA Instrumentation amplifiers are often employed in hostile noise environments. Sensor lead cables may pick up substantial RF radiation, particularly if they are long and/or not well shielded. When applied to the … [Read more...]
Power Quality Effects on the Reliability and Susceptibility of EMI Filters
EMI filter performance plays a critical role in limiting emissions and also impacts the immunity of end-use equipment to electrical disturbances. Philip F. Keebler and Kermit O. Phipps EPRI, Knoxville, Tenn., USA Today, electronic equipment is commonplace in every residential, commercial, and industrial environment. Moreover, this equipment depends on increasingly complex … [Read more...]
