Introduction Missile platforms operate in some of the most extreme electromagnetic (EM) environments encountered by aerospace systems. The combination of high‑power radar, directed‑energy weapons, lightning, electromagnetic pulse (EMP), and electro‑static discharge (ESD) creates a complex threat landscape that can compromise functionality, safety, and survivability. Emphasis … [Read more...]
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What’s New in MIL-STD-461H
The long-awaited revision to MIL-STD-461H was released on April 17, 2026. This revision formally supersedes MIL-STD-461G, issued on December 11, 2015. However, anyone involved in the MIL-STD-461 compliance arena understands that adoption through the procurement cycle will take time. There is no reason to discard those copies of revisions A through G anytime soon. Although I … [Read more...]
Can CubeSat ESD Testing with Sound Packaging Engineering Protocols Before Launch Ensure Successful Deployment? — Part 2
Read Part 1 of this CubeSats series here In 2016 and 2018, Bob Vermillion gave a series of groundbreaking presentations on “CubeSats Require ESD Handling Protocols for Launch & Space Survivability” to enthusiastic audiences of university graduate students, aerospace engineers, NASA civil servants and academic researchers at the NASA-Auburn Academy of Aerospace … [Read more...]
Creative Materials, Inc. Reinforces Quality with ITAR and ISO Recertifications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ayer, Massachusetts — April 22nd, 2026 — Creative Materials, Inc. announces it has recently achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certification and successfully completed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification audits, strengthening the company’s ability to support customers operating in highly regulated, mission-critical … [Read more...]
Understanding Common-Mode Current Paths in Conducted Emissions
Conducted emissions failures, across commercial, industrial, automotive, and defense sectors, remain consistently ranked among the top three most common EMC test failures. This is somewhat surprising, given that filtering techniques are well understood and widely used by design engineers. Yet, many products continue to struggle during conducted emissions … [Read more...]
An Overview of Coax Limiters for use in HF Systems
OVERVIEW Critical communication and instrumentation lines subjected to very high energy RF pulses require RF limiters with exceptionally high pulse power capability. A discussion of a typical high frequency (HF) commercial off the shelf (COTS) limiter manufactured and tested by NexTek is presented to provide insight and understanding of … [Read more...]
EMC and Reliability in Flex PCB Cables Vs. Cable Assemblies
In military and aerospace systems, interconnect failure isn’t just an inconvenience; it can mean mission failure, equipment loss worth millions of dollars, or in the worst case, loss of life. Every connection between circuit boards represents a potential point of failure that must withstand extreme environmental conditions while maintaining signal integrity and EMC … [Read more...]
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice With an EMC Demonstration System
INTRODUCTION Those graduating from university are often not trained in EMC. When they are, they are most likely trained very well in the theoretical aspects of EMC or at least some physics. However, they often lack the ability to apply these theories to gain a hands-on understanding of EMC principles. I have seen both junior and senior engineers … [Read more...]
Mersen Announces Expansion to Surge-Trap® STXH 75kA Series
Mersen Announces Expansion to Surge-Trap® STXH Series Latest addition to the Surge-Trap Residential Protection Product Offering NEWBURYPORT, MA (December 1, 2025) — Global electrical power and advanced materials leader Mersen is pleased to announce the expansion of its STXH Series of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs). Mersen’s leading SPD for residential … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know to Design Your Own Kit of Near-Field Probes
One challenge for EMC engineers is the impossibility of visualizing electromagnetic fields with our own eyes. Since we cannot directly observe them, we need tools to transform what we cannot see into what we can see. There are a lot of EMC tools to measure and troubleshoot EMC problems, but their elevated price makes them accessible to only a select group of people. The … [Read more...]
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