MIL-STD-461 CS101 Test Method Review Authored By: Soydan Cakir, TUBITAK UME, [email protected] Steve Ferguson, Compliance Direction LLC, [email protected] Osman Sen, TUBITAK UME, [email protected] Murat Celep, TUBITAK UME, [email protected] 1. Introduction Discussions with various members of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-464 Requirements
Introduction My reviews have covered MIL-STD-461 over the past few months so it’s time to step up to the system requirements. We realize that the MIL-STD-461 requirements apply to equipment items and subsystems as stated in MIL-STD-464. Revision “C” is the current edition, but a review is a little overdue. In this review, the discussion will focus on the various requirements … [Read more...]
Do Not Miss the EMC + SIPI 2019 Symposium!
In a few weeks, we will be able to enjoy the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on EMC, Signal and Power Integrity (EMC+SIPI). I am so excited! This symposium is sponsored by the IEEE EMC Society (EMC-S), the world's largest organization dedicated to the development and distribution of information, tools and techniques for reducing electromagnetic interference with support … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 General Requirements
Introduction Recently I noted that my series on MIL-STD-461 test methods was closing since I had accomplished a review on each of the test methods. It seems appropriate to continue with a review of General Requirements – those things common to the various test methods. These requirements have been around since the first release of MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-462 dealing with … [Read more...]
Automotive Environmental/Mechanical Testing
The D.L.S. Conformity Assessment group supports Environmental testing for automotive and related transportation industry applications, such as electrical and electronic controls and modules, entertainment systems, lighting, inherent safety, materials, and other automotive equipment. This includes controls, components, modules and sub-assemblies for motorcycles, scooters, … [Read more...]
Heiland Electronics Announces Tech Expo in Salt Lake City
The Heilind Tech Expo will feature products from over 25 manufacturers in the electronics industry Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, will host its next Tech Expo event in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 20. Attendees will have a chance to interact directly with personnel from over 25 leading manufacturers in the electronic components … [Read more...]
Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing – HIRF & High Frequency Field Generating Systems
This is post 3 of AR’s blog series “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” The full series can be viewed here. SYSTEMS The ability to pull together the right amplifiers for the job, with training and ongoing support is one of many important elements to building a system. This approach allows test engineers and technicians the ability to do what they do … [Read more...]
Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing – Amplifier Input & Output Requirements
This is post 2 of AR’s blog series “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” The full series can be viewed here. INTRODUCTION How much input power is required to achieve full rated output power is a common concern when choosing an amplifier. Amplifier manufacturers have specified an input of 1 milliwatt. (Note that this is not the case for every … [Read more...]
Introduction to Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing
Can you imagine a world without electronic devices? AR asks and answers this question in its new blog series: “Specifying RF/Microwave Power Amplifiers for EMC Testing.” Explosive growth in technologies like portable electronics, Internet-of-Things devices, and autonomous vehicles has led to a world full of electromagnetic interference. Efficient EMC testing is more critical … [Read more...]
Review of MIL-STD-461 CS116 Damped Sinusoidal Transients, Cables and Power Leads
Introduction In this article, I am delving into the evolvement of CS116 testing, the background, the purpose and how the testing is approached today. The test title is, “Conducted Susceptibility, Damped Sinusoidal Transients, Cables and Power Leads”. MIL-STD-461 assigns applicability to a broad variety of applications and states the purpose is to verify the ability of the … [Read more...]
