Optimal shielding helps meet the challenges of cramming maximum functionality into minimal PCB space. Paul J. Stus Laird Technologies St. Louis, MO Advances in the miniaturization of electronic components has intensified the need for manufacturers to solve multiple problems simultaneously and earlier in the design process. Solving the issues quickly and early in the design … [Read more...]
Cost Considerations for Selecting RF Shielding Materials
Taking these factors into account can save time and money. Gary Fenical, Laird Technologies Delaware Water Gap, PA RF shielding materials are an important consideration when designing electronic components because these materials help ensure that the electronic device will perform to its optimum functionality. Considering RF shielding materials at the beginning of the … [Read more...]
Distinguishing between Surge- and Temporary Overvoltage-Related Failures of Metal Oxide Varistors in End-Use Equipment Designs
Equipment failure resulting from TOVs can be reduced by proper coordination of the line fuse and MOV. Philip F. Keebler, Kermit O. Phipps and Doni Nastasi EPRI Solutions Knoxville, Texas, USA Real world electrical environments in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities experience the gamut of undervoltage and overvoltage disturbances. Examples of undervoltage … [Read more...]
Telephonics Corporation’s Telecommunications System Passes EMI/TEMPEST Testing
Telephonics Corporation has announced that it has completed all qualification testing of its NetCom-V™ networked telecommunication system. NetCom-V can now enter full-scale production. The qualification test profile, conducted by certified independent testing laboratories included all environmental Military Standard (MIL-STD 810F), electromagnetic interference (MIL-STD 461), … [Read more...]
How to Cut Costs and Improve Lead-times in Circuit Board Shields: Standard EMI Solutions for Custom Designs
Dario Negrini Leader Tech Inc. Tampa, FL Let's face it. If you didn’t have to worry about EMI shielding issues with your circuit board, life would be much simpler. Unfortunately, as product designs continue to shrink in size and as the list of features continues to grow, EMI compliance issues cannot be overlooked. Circuit board shields are one of the best ways to … [Read more...]
Concerning Exposure of Workers and the General Public to Electromagnetic Fields
Keith G. Richens Cranage EMC & Safety Oakley, Shropshire, UK Introduction Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are universally present in the everyday environment, including workplaces and public areas. Measurements are made to identify and characterise them to ensure that people are not exposed to fields that could potentially cause injury or adversely affect … [Read more...]
Optimized Lightning Protection for Higher Frequencies
George M. Kauffman, P.E. Frequencies above 4.5 GHz are being used in greater number for a wide range of outdoor communications. These uses include critical infrastructure applications where long lifetime and high availability requirements are paramount. In outdoor antenna applications, the exposure to lightning effects must be considered in most locations. When cables … [Read more...]
Reducing High Frequency Ground Currents to Zero
Patented system solution provides a more effective grounding method. Mark Panko Zero Ground LCC, Waukegan, IL, USA Technology and the electrical/electronics industry have changed at a dizzying pace. Among these many changes is the growing use of motors with adjustable speed drives (ASDs) or variable frequency drives (VFDs). An unforeseen consequence of using these efficient … [Read more...]
The FCC Dynamic Frequency Selection Test Procedure
David A. Case NCE, NCT On February 3rd 2006, after three years of work the US ITAC-R group addressing the development of the proposed US DFS test procedure to be used to certify products under FCC Part 15 was completed. This test procedure is milestone in verifying the sharing of the 5GHz band with Radiolocation systems. The work group consisted of Industry experts as well as … [Read more...]
Measuring and Managing Electromagnetic Interference: Selecting the Right Antenna for Your E3 Program
Philip F. Keebler and Kermit O. Phipps EPRI Solutions, Knoxville, TN Bradford R. Connatser WriteNow Communication, Knoxville, TN Introduction What is an E3 program? Outside of the military environment, the National Aeronautical Space Administration (NASA), and the telecommunication industry, the study of electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) and spectral management … [Read more...]
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