Amphenol’s new carbon fiber filled plastic C16-3 EMI connector is touted to offer EMI shielding and can be used in applications that previously required metal connectors.The C 16-1/16-3 Series connectors are used in a wide variety of industries and equipment. Some of these include industrial machines and controls, data processing, instrumentation and test equipment, medical … [Read more...]
A Change in International EMC Legislation: Do Industrial Premises Become Outlawed?
During the last few years, many new EMC standards have been adopted; however, more and more standards are outside the scope of formal EMC legislation. The recent change in scope of IEC ACEC, CISPR and the new European EMC Directive creates new challenges for industry, as their focus will be aimed at the protection of the general broadcasting and communication services and of … [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...]
Radio Interference Causes Confusion for Maine Police
The Bangor, Maine, Daily News reported that a local county sheriff’s deputy recently made 12 attempts to make radio contact with his communications center without success because of radio interference.That interference, according to the county’s telecommunications director, stems from a neighboring county’s operation of its remote repeater on the same frequency.Read more in the … [Read more...]
New Cell Phone Repeater Solution for Hospital
CA Wireless recently introduced its new CellSafe Hospital Cell Phone Repeater Solution, which enables cell phone use in hospitals while lowering or eliminating the risk to hospital equipment from electromagnetic interference.Learn more at Telecommunications.net. … [Read more...]
Company Opens Largest Test Facility in Northwest England
TRaC, a testing, certification and validation company, recently announced the expansion of its test facilities in the northwest of England with the opening of a new 15,000-square-foot center. The company says it will provide testing to assure that its clients’ products comply with EMC regulations; wireless, radio and telecoms standards; and environmental and safety … [Read more...]
Driver Error Cited in Some Toyota Acceleration Cases
A government analysis of vehicle data has found driver error, not the vehicle, appears to be the cause of a number of Toyota unintended acceleration cases, according to a USA Today report citing a person with knowledge of the data who did not want to be identified because the information is not yet public.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which is doing the … [Read more...]
EMI Shielding Gaskets for Harsh Environments
Chomerics has introduced a new line of EMI gasket materials, developed specifically for high performance in adverse environments common to aerospace, automotive and telecommunication applications. CHO-SEAL 6502 and 6503, nickel-plated aluminum particle (Ni/Al) filled silicone and fluorosilicone elastomers offer initial and long-term shielding effectiveness after exposure to … [Read more...]
CPI Agrees to Be Acquired in a Cash and Stock Transaction
CPI International, Inc. recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Comtech Telecommunications Corp. under which Comtech will purchase CPI in a cash and stock transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $472.3 million. Comtech will fund the acquisition by redeploying approximately $372 million of its existing cash plus the issuance of … [Read more...]
Jordanian Agency Carries Out Inspections on Electronics Dealers
The Jordanian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is inspecting retailers of telecom equipment in order to ascertain their adherence to local EMC standards. The standards enable the TRA to curb electromagnetic interference and keep it within the lowest reasonable levels, and helps to ensure frequency spectrum is used in accordance with the national frequency plan … [Read more...]
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