Narda Safety Test Solutions has expanded the features of its Interference and Direction Analyzer (IDA), which will clarify and improve wireless signals. The IDA “Spectrograms with a time resolution of as fine as 1 μs now allow insights into signal structures that were otherwise only possible with large scale lab equipment. This means that interference and hidden transmitters … [Read more...]
New Ceramic Disc Capacitors Save Space and Increase Reliability
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced its new VYI Series of AC-line-rated ceramic disc safety capacitors. The capacitors offer reduced sizes, increased reliability and higher pulse strength up to 10 kV. The VYI Compact Series offers body diameters of 7.5 mm. “Featuring Y5U ceramic dielectrics, the VY1 Compact series is optimized for RFI and AC line filtering applications in … [Read more...]
Ultra-fast Scanning Microscope Introduced
Keysight Technologies introduces the Keysight 9500 AFM System, a new ultrafast-scanning 95000 atomic force microscope. The new system offers new integrated software, a high-bandwidth digital controller and a compact mechanical design. It has ultrafast scan rates up to 2 sec/frame (256x256 pixels) and an auto drive feature that saves users time by automatically setting … [Read more...]
Spaceship Antenna to Prevent Communication Blackouts
A team of scientists from the Harbin Institute of Technology proposed a new spaceship antenna to prevent space communication blackouts. The group’s research has been published in the Journal of Applied Physics. The new antenna can prevent communication blackouts in space when spacecraft are coming back into Earth’s atmosphere. “The proposed technique can maintain … [Read more...]
‘Pregnant Women’ Wi-Fi Router Setting Causes Debate in China
Two Chinese tech firms, Qihoo 360 and Xiaomi, have quarreled over a wireless router with a unique setting for pregnant women. The two firms are intense rivals and have both recently released new products. Qihoo 360 released the wireless router that is currently at the center of controversy. The router has three settings: wall penetration, balance and pregnant women. The … [Read more...]
Energy-efficient Electric Car: No AM Radio Due to Possible EMI
The BMW i3 Electric Car was the most energy-efficient car sold in the U.S. this year, according to Green Car Reports. However, consumers noticed the car does not offer AM Radio. “AM is not offered due to negative performance influences of the electromagnetic interference of the electric drivetrain. Electric motors cause interference on AM which is why BMW decided to remove … [Read more...]
Saharan Ants Control Electromagnetic Waves to Stay Cool
A joint project conducted by Columbia University, The University of Washington and the University of Zürich indicates how Saharan Silver Ants stay cool in one of the hottest climates in the world. The team’s research paper titled ‘Saharan Silver Ants Keep Cool by Combining Enhanced Optical Reflection and Radiative Heat Dissipation’ was recently published in Science … [Read more...]
Defense Contractor to Produce Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
General Atomics, a defense contractor in San Diego, Calif., announced it will produce the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) for the John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier under a contract from the U.S. Navy. The EMALS system uses bursts of electromagnetic energy to launch planes and jets into the air. It takes up less space on ships, … [Read more...]
EMI from Smartphones May Affect Cardiac Devices
Dr. Carsten Lennerz, cardiology resident in Germany, presented results of a study on Monday at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Eurospace Cardiostim. “Pacemakers can mistakenly detect electromagnetic interference (EMI) from smartphones as a cardiac signal, causing them to briefly stop working. This leads to a pause in the cardiac rhythm of the pacing dependent … [Read more...]
Clamshell Socket Equipped with Temperature Monitoring
Ironwood Electronics announced its new Clamshell BGA socket with Bluetooth temperature monitoring. The socket can be used in extreme temperatures and offers advanced electrical performance. “A thermo couple sensor is brought down from the electronic circuitry to the internal socket cavity where the BGA is placed. When the BGA is placed and compressed against the PCB via … [Read more...]
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