By Tim Williams Introduction One feature of the electronics industry that has become apparent, over the years of advising companies on EMC aspects of their designs, is the difficulty that many project managers seem to have in anticipating the problems that EMC requirements will cause to their project. Although it’s a universal feature – and you could say that an EMC … [Read more...]
Graphene Used to Manipulate and Control Electromagnetic Radiation
Recently, the University of Exeter provided research demonstrating how graphene’s properties can be utilized to create artificial structures that can be used to control and manipulate electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths. Scientists at the University of Exeter “combined nano-ribbons of graphene, in which electrons are able to oscillate backwards and … [Read more...]
LTENA Conference Discusses Challenges and Advancements of Antennas
The LTE North America conference recently discussed the evolving environment of antennas and their contributions to the functionality of wireless networks, according to RCR Wireless News. Tony DeMarco, chief product officer and GM for Matsing’s base station antenna unit, introduced a spherical antenna, which is said to offer improved performance for roughly equivalent weight … [Read more...]
New GPS/multiband Vehicle-Mount Antenna
Pulse Electronics Corporation recently introduced the GPSMB501, a new GPS/multiband vehicle-mount antenna with port-to-port isolation for signal clarity. The antenna has “five connectors to access five antenna solutions -- two MIMO cellular and two dual-band MIMO WLAN and one for a global navigation satellite system (GPS plus Glonass),” according to the company. “Pulse's … [Read more...]
New EMI Gasket Materials ‘Touch’ Brochure
Recently, Stockwell Elastomerics, Inc. announced their new EMI Gasket Materials ‘Touch’ Brochure showcasing nickel-plated graphite filled elastomer products. “This touch brochure includes tactile buttons of three different electrically conductive elastomers and has been created to assist engineers tasked with specifying EMI / environmental sealing gaskets,” according to the … [Read more...]
Test of New Interference Technology May Help Speed Up Wireless Networks
Next year, Nokia Networks will team up with Artemis Networks to test a new technology that will speed up wireless service. According to Re/code, the wireless technology, called pCell, “combines radio signals to create tiny personal cells around individual devices, allowing users to access the wireless network in such a way that performance isn’t degraded." Re/code reports … [Read more...]
New Solid-State Microwave Pulse Power Amplifier
Instruments for Industry (IFI), has recently presented a new solid-state microwave pulse power amplifier, the S21-4KWP-2KWP FLEX. According to IFI, the amplifier has a frequency range of 1.0 GHz to 2.0 GHz and supplies 4 kW of pulse power up to 10% duty cycle with a maximum pulse width of 100 uS. “The unit's comprehensive user interface features a backlit screen that shows … [Read more...]
New EMI Filter Series with Screw-type, Touch-proof Terminals
Astrodyne TDI recently introduced its RP328 series with screw-type, touch-proof terminals. According to the company, the RP328 series targets low to midrange power inverters as well as other chassis-mounted applications that require high insertion loss performance in a compact mechanical form factor. It is ideal for use with 3-phase variable frequency drives (VFD) and … [Read more...]
New Recommendations for Medical Device Companies Regarding EMC
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a list of recommendations for medical device companies who want to claim electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of products for premarket submissions. “FDA reviews these types of claims based on the risk of EMC malfunction or degradation of the device under review, and in accordance with industry standards,” Med … [Read more...]
New Lightweight Handheld Spectrum Analyzer
Recently, Rohde & Schwarz introduced the R&S Spectrum Rider, a new handheld spectrum analyzer that assists users during RF transmitter installation and maintenance and also supports measurement tasks in RF development labs and in service. It has a high sensitivity of –160 dBm and measurement accuracy of typically 0.5 dB between 10 MHz and 3 GHz. In addition, “the base … [Read more...]
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