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EMI in Runaway Cars Difficult to Diagnose

 

Automakers contend that vehicle systems are designed with sufficient shielding and redundancy to prevent malfunctions, such as Toyota’s recent troubled with unintended acceleration. They have tested for EMI and found no evidence of it in several acceleration suits filed against Toyota claiming an EMI link. However, certainty may remain elusive, say experts such as Keith … [Read more...]

New Composite Metal Foam Used as EMI Shielding Material?

 

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed, processed, and tested a new high-strength ultra-light material that combines the advantages of metal matrix composites with metallic foams. The material is said to have potential for electromagnetic shielding material.Learn more from NCSU. … [Read more...]

Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detection Avoids Need for Shielded Cables

 

RAE Systems Inc. recently announced that its MeshGuard wireless gas-detection system has been selected by a large steel producer in China. The steel mill had a known problem in monitoring carbon monoxide in its hot-process areas where the dirty and hazardous environment presented unique challenges to any deployed gas detection system. The system needed to deal with blast … [Read more...]

Tubular Braided EMI Shielding

 

Micro-Coax’s ARACON tubular braided EMI shielding contains metal-clad fibers in the shielding that combine the conductivity of an outer metal coating with the strength, light weight and flexibility of KEVLAR® fibers. When braided into a shield, ARACON offers performance against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference with weight savings of up to 80 percent over … [Read more...]

Plastic EMI Shielding Undergoes Independent Testing

 

Integral Technologies, Inc. recently announced the results of specialized, third-party independent and certified mechanical and electrical testing of its ElectriPlast™ conductive plastic product. Testing revealed that ElectriPlast's™ Electromagnetic Shield Effectiveness Capability ranged from 70dB @ 30MHz to 90dB @ 1.5GHz. The shield effectiveness testing was performed … [Read more...]

Modular Jack Offers EMI Shielding

 

L-com Global Connectivity recently released a new modular jack – a “side exit” model that includes shielding and maintains Category 5e rating. The jack is well-suited for installation in tight spaces, where RFI/EMI is a problem and Category 5e performance is critical. Learn more from L-com. … [Read more...]

EMI Looms as Car Radio Booms

 

The growth of new technologies is raising consumer expectations for automotive entertainment, but the close proximity of electronic systems within the radio-head unit can cause interference and electromagnetic compatibility issues, says Harald Koch of Microtune Inc., in an article exploring the challenges of automotive radio design. This is especially true for sensitive analog … [Read more...]

Space-Saving RJ45 Jack Includes EMI Shielding

 

SUYIN Corporation’s new RJ45 Jack features two integrated LEDs and extensive shielding measures, which has been implemented on the sides and in the upper portion of the connector to reliably prevent electromagnetic radiation and interference.Learn more from SUYIN Group. … [Read more...]

EMC Filter Company’s Products Picked by Mexico’s Electric Utility

 

Mexico's electric utility Federal Commission of Electricity has chosen ESCO Technologies Inc.’s Aclara PLS TWACS® power-line technology for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure project. St. Louis-based ESCO, which manufactures RF shielding and EMC test products and provides engineered filtration products to the aviation, space and process markets,  is a supplier of special … [Read more...]

QLC Connector for Portable Medical Equipment

 

Offering RFI and EMI shielding against electrical interference, ITT Interconnect Solutions has designed a QLC zero insertion force connector to meet the demanding environments found in applications such as portable medical equipment. These applications require a combination of high reliability and functionality in a small package.Find out more from ITT Interconnect Solutions. … [Read more...]

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