EMI and Other Factors to Be Examined in Qantas Airbus PlungeThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is carrying out an investigation into what caused a Qantas Airbus A330-300 to make an uncontrolled climb and dive that resulted in injuries to 74 passengers, with 51 requiring hospital care for serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, and spinal damage. Qantas … [Read more...]
Block Shield Subsidiary Receives Contract from Major U.S. Auto Manufacturer
UK-based Block Shield PLC has announced that its wholly-owned U.S.subsidiary Wave Zero has won an initial six-month blanket order contract to provide a major U.S. auto maker with EMC solutions. The solutions are designed to reduce the risks of non-compliance and field malfunction while reducing weight—ensuring EMC compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1-2, RoHS, WEEE, FDA, and FCC … [Read more...]
Fabric-Over-Foam Gaskets Target Card/Cage Operations
The new DYNASHEAR™ family of fabric-over-foam gaskets from Schlegel Electronic Materials (SEM) has been crafted especially for card/cage applications. A unique D-design helps assure maximum shielding even at low compression. Ultra-soft, open-cell polyurethane foam is utilized to achieve an impressive ratio of comprehension vs. load. The DYNASHEAR design takes into account the … [Read more...]
Advanced EMI Test Receiver Receives CISPR Approval
The CER2018A from AR Receiver Systems, a division of AR has been approved by CISPR. Specifically, the CER2018A actually exceeds the requirements of CISPR 16-1-1 Ed. 2.0 (10-2007). The CER2018A offers continuous coverage from 9 kHz to 18 GHz with expandability to 40 GHz. To ensure the highest accuracy, self-calibration is selectable at every frequency scan. This device … [Read more...]
Robert Yff, Founder of Panashield, Dies after Fall
Robert Yff, age 77, a longtime Norwalk resident, died Sunday October 19, 2008 of injuries sustained from a fall at the summer home he built on Fire Island. Born in Venezuela of Dutch parents on January 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Johannes Yff and Sophia Magdalena Korlaar Yff. Robert was the husband of Mary Margaret "Peggy"Girard Yff. He was pre-deceased by his first … [Read more...]
Brochure Details State-of-the-Art Antennas for EMI/RFI Testing
A new brochure just released by AR RF / Microwave Instrumentation details the firm’s comprehensive line of antennas for EMI/RFI testing. These antennas are power and frequency matched to the firm’s amplifiers (1 to 15,000 W / 10 kHz to 50 GHz). Brochure content includes detailed information and specifications on log periodic, high gain RF horns, microwave horns, E-field … [Read more...]
New X2 EMI Suppression Film Capacitors Feature Increased Voltage Rating
The new MKP 339 X2, MKP 338 2 X2, and MKP 336 2 X2 from Vishay Intertechnology are X2 EMI suppression film capacitors with an increased maximum mains voltage of 310 VAC and a wide range of lead pitches and capacitance values. These devices differ from conventional EMI suppression capacitors that offer a typical voltage range of 275 VAC to 305 VAC. They offer designers an … [Read more...]
Horn Antenna for Radiated Immunity and Emissions Testing
The HRN-0118 Horn Antenna from TDK RF Solutions is a wide-band, double-ridged horn used to transmit and receive microwave signals over the frequency range of 1 GHz to 18 GHz The HRN-0118 generates the high electric fields required for radiated immunity and emissions measurements and features high gain, low VSWR (<5:1 average), and moderate power handling (300 watts). A … [Read more...]
Meeting Military Requirements for EMC and Transient Voltage Spike Suppression
The basics of EMI and transient compliance for military systems using SMPSs are covered. Dr. Glenn Skutt, VPT, Inc., Blacksburg, Virginia, USA THE EMI AND VOLTAGE TRANSIENT CHALLENGE Military and aerospace engineers face several challenges with respect to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and transient voltage compliance. The standards developed by the various military … [Read more...]
NTS Offers Expanded EMI Testing in Its NJ Laboratory
National Technical Systems has announced that its Tinton Falls, NJ laboratory is now equipped to offer high-level EMI testing for electronics and avionics. The lab’s new capability simulates high intensity radar sweeps encountered in hostile combat areas and in final approaches to civilian airports. The expansion includes the installation of a new shielded room, sophisticated … [Read more...]
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