Kawasaki, the manufacturer of a number of new train cars slated for use in Greenwich, Conn., is working to fix software code problems, which included an electromagnetic interference problem that caused cars to disrupt railway signal systems and garbled on-board public address announcements. Under the state’s contract with Kawasaki, the first eight pilot cars must log at least … [Read more...]
Software Company Aims to Unclog Wireless Jams
AirHop, a company that makes software to manage interference among cellular sites for 3G and 4G wireless networks, has proposed the use of miniature cell sites dedicated to individual businesses. These miniature cell sites would offload traffic from the larger cellular network because they’d be plugged into fiber, cable or DSL lines directly, and AirHop’s software would help … [Read more...]
Medical Testing Capabilities Expanded to Include Infusion Pumps
TÜV SÜD America Inc., an SCC-accredited Certification Body for Canada, and member of the international CB Scheme, has received CB accreditation for IEC 60601-2-24, expanding medical device testing capabilities available in its San Diego, Calif. lab to include testing of infusion pumps and controllers. The scope, IEC 60601-2-24 (Medical electrical equipment- Part 2-24: … [Read more...]
EMC Test Software for Radiated Susceptibility, Conducted Immunity Testing
AR has redesigned its EMC testing software for Radiated Susceptibility and Conducted Immunity, adding new features and options, and greater ability to customize. The new model, SW1007, has an updated user interface that includes a new tab system that organizes all the features for quick, easy access; and makes selecting the pre-defined test standard much easier. Users also … [Read more...]
New Family of Signal Generators with Touch-Screen Interface
The Aeroflex S-Series RF signal generator family offers simplicity, portability, modularity, and RF performance at an attractive price. The range of instruments has been designed from the ground up to meet the expectations of today’s engineers for instant answers at the touch of a screen. Buttons, rotary controls, and deeply nested software menus have all been removed. The … [Read more...]
Company Now Fully Approved for Ford EMC-CS-2009
Elite recently achieved full recognition by Ford Motor Company to the new Ford EMC specification EMCS-2009. This recognition applies to all Ford EMC and electrical tests, without any exceptions. Elite’s Automotive EMC team has been working for months to develop new test equipment, write test automation software, and submit documentation of its results to the Ford EMC … [Read more...]
EMC Performance of a Product Over Its Lifetime
Gert Gremmen, Tim Haynes, Ralph McDiarmid, Ed Price, John Woodgate EMC performance of a product is likely to vary with age as the physical characteristics change, e.g. caps dry out and metal junctions oxidize, etc. Obviously, the product is designed with the intention of consistent compliance over the life of the product, but are there any requirements or guidance relating to … [Read more...]
European EMC Directives
The United Kingdom’s interpretation of European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the policy and structure of the policing and enforcement of the UK EMC Regulations Graham Mays ABSTRACT This article initially describes the concept of European Directives and their legal status. It then discusses the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC [EMCD] and how the United Kingdom interprets … [Read more...]
New MIMO Wireless Test System Simplifies a Complex Test
ETS-Lindgren announced the availability of the Model AMS-8700 RF Environment Simulator, a turnkey MIMO OTA test system that allows repeatable measurement of radiated performance of wireless devices in a simulated multi-path environment. The simulated RF environment is ideal for the evaluation of downlink MIMO performance of emerging wireless technologies such as LTE, WiMAX, … [Read more...]
Aircraft Undergoes Anechoic Chamber Tests
As flight-testing of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter progresses, program officials are accelerating follow-on support testing to keep pace, including testing the thermal management system of the AF-3, the first fully equipped systems aircraft, which is undergoing anechoic chamber tests at Lockheed Martin. The AF-3 is expected to ferry to Edwards Air Force Base in October.Thermal … [Read more...]
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