The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued IEC 60974-10 Ed. 2.0 (2007-08) entitled "Arc welding equipment - Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements." This document specifies applicable standards and test methods for radio-frequency for harmonic current emission, voltage fluctuations, and flicker. Immunity requirements and test methods … [Read more...]
New List of EMC Standards Published in the Official EU Journal
A list of harmonized EMC standards that implement Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 relating to electromagnetic compatibility was published late last month in the Official Journal of the European Union. This 19-page document lists in a chart-like layout the European standard organization, the numeric reference and title of … [Read more...]
Intertek Expands Testing Offerings Through Agreement with BRE Global
Intertek, an international testing company already well known for its EMC and safety testing capabilities, has entered an agreement with BRE Global, a European certification/approvals body, to provide the manufacturers of life/safety and security products with ETL or LPCB certification. Such testing would cover products destined for North America (ETL) or Europe, the Middle … [Read more...]
Keeping Up With Automotive Standards
For those involved with automotive EMC, here's a quick reminder. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards are available in paper and convenient CD-Rom versions on the Society website. A detailed list of world automotive standards is on the website of Clemson University's Vehicular Electronics Laboratory. With a few a click of the mouse, you can check out both: SAE or … [Read more...]
Moderately Soft EMI Gasketing Approved for Spaceflight and Military Applications
The GORE-SHIELD® GS2100 EMI gasket is a conductive, adhesive-backed EMI gasketing material that is moderately soft and is approved for spaceflight and military applications. This gasketing can be supplied in die-cut panel forms or in slit width rolls. Slit width material is particularly well suited to manual, "peel-and-stick" gasketing applications. GS2100 consists of a … [Read more...]
Capacitor Series Is Optimized for Military/Aerospace Applications
A new space grade series of capacitors from KEMET Corporation has been crafted especially for use by military/aerospace customers in high-reliability applications. These capacitors meet the requirements for MIL-PRF-55365 as well as MIL-STD 1580. These devices incorporate an intensive testing and screening protocol that can be customized to meet the specific needs of an … [Read more...]
Corrigendum Re EMC Requirements for Measurement Equipment for LV Systems (11/29/2007)
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has issued a Corrigendum pertaining to IEC 61326-2-2 Ed. 1.0 (2007-11). Corrigendum 1 affects "electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 2.2: Particular requirements - Test configurations, operational conditions, and performance criteria for portable test, measuring, and … [Read more...]
Surge Protection Firm Joins Innovation Network for Warfighter Systems
Transtector Systems has joined the EDGE? Innovation Network, a collaborative, open-environment initiative that allows industry, academia, and government to work together so as to enhance the delivery of technology and innovation to the warfighter. Sponsored by General Dynamics C4 Systems and located in Scottsdale, AZ, the EDGE provides facilities and labs for developing and … [Read more...]
UK Ministry of Defense Issues a Draft Document on Standards Management and Production
Great Britain's Ministry of Defense has issued a draft document on the management and production of defense standards. MOD DEF STAN 00-00 a draft document entitled "Standards for Defense Management and Production of Defense Standards." Comments on this draft must be received before May 30, 2008. The 38-page document details such standards management issues as policy, adoption … [Read more...]
Triple-Output Stepdown Switching Regulator IC Uses Multiphase Switching to Reduce EMI
A new triple-output stepdown switching regulator IC, featuring three high-current outputs that are adjustable from 0.8 V to 5 V with a maximum current of 2 amps, has been introduced by Allegro Microsystems. Operating from an input voltage of 4.5 V to 34 V, the A4490 uses multiphase switching to reduce EMI and to minimize stress on the input capacitors by interleaving the … [Read more...]
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