Gauss Instruments has announced the ability of their model TDEMI eXtreme to perform 645 MHz real-time analysis bandwidth. This model uses two detectors applied simultaneously, thus CISPR-Average and Quasi-peak detectors can be measured simultaneously in real-time and stored and visualized in real-time. Gapless processing and evaluation of all frequencies is performed, which is … [Read more...]
Full-Scale Test Model of the Sputnik-1 Auctioned for $220,000
(July 20, 2016) A working full-scale test model of the Sputnik-1 sold at Bonhams, New York, for $220,000 (£167,012), outstripping a $10,000 to $15,000 estimate. Sputnik-1 was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 and was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, which caused quite a shock and resulted in the well-know “space race” between the U.S. and Soviet … [Read more...]
Airplane Powered by an Electric Motor
(April 26, 2016) Electric motors are not just for automobiles. Siemens and Airbus plan to jointly develop prototypes for an E-plane. According to Siemens' website, the prototypes for various propulsion systems will be "for short, local trips with aircraft below 100 seats, [and] helicopters or UAVs up to classic short and medium-range journeys." "In the field of Ultra Light, … [Read more...]
Solar Systems Causing EMI
(July 7, 2016) The Netherlands national Amateur Radio society, VERON, has issued a report on spectrum pollution problems caused by residential solar panel installations. Electrical systems in the European Union, including solar panel installations, must comply with applicable EU EMC standards. These solar systems include a combination of solar panel, inverter, and associated … [Read more...]
NTSB Offers Safety Recommendations for Driverless Vehicles
(June 30, 2016) "As federal and state governments begin to develop policies surrounding autonomous vehicles, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hopes regulators will call on the agency’s safety expertise to help bring more self-driving cars to the roads," reported TheHill.com. NTSB Chairman, Christopher Hart, said "the agency has a team of safety experts and accident … [Read more...]
Company Acquired to Build on EMC Testing Services
(July 1, 2016) Element Materials Technology has announced the purchase of Northwest EMC in the U.S. to build on its Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing services. Northwest EMC is a large EMC testing provider in the U.S., with five laboratories and over 60 employees. Northwest EMC adds capabilities in wireless device testing, MIL-STD and RTCA DO-160 and complements … [Read more...]
Britain After Brexit, with the Accent on EMC
(June 24, 2016) Written by Kenneth Wyatt - Britain has voted to leave the European Union, a monumental decision that’s triggering some serious alarm bells throughout the country. As it stands, many UK laws and regulations are determined by EU legislation and it’s not immediately clear what the EMC standards ramifications in Britain will be during the two year transition and in … [Read more...]
TWT Amplifiers to be Announced at EMC 2016
TMD Technologies Limited (TMD) will announce its new PTCM-Series intelligent, modular, travelling wave tube (TWT) RF instrumentation amplifiers. Operating over the range DC-40 GHz with powers up to 50 kW, these new compact rack-mounted amplifiers deliver high field strengths and meet many worldwide test standards.Offering remote user interface and maintainability, the … [Read more...]
List of Common EMC Standards
You shouldn’t be surprised that Wikipedia has a comprehensive list of EMC standards. The list includes CISPR, IEC, ISO, European EN, FCC, and MIL-STD. There is also a link to the GR-1089-CORE EMC and product safety standards for network telecommunications equipment. A good link to bookmark. Click here. … [Read more...]
Ready-to-Use Semi-Rigid Test Probes Up to 6 GHz
Pasternack has introduced a new line of semi-rigid test probes designed to assist in testing microwave circuits. By soldering the outer conductor to the signal ground and the exposed center conductor to the trace carrying the signal of interest, sampling measurements with these probes can be made without having to create a separate subassembly circuit board or add a connector … [Read more...]
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