Electromagnetic Pulse: The Myths and Reality
Introduction Some 10-15 years ago this topic was irrelevant for the civil sector, and the issue of protection of electrical and electronic equipment from high altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP)...
View ArticleSelection of LC Filters to Ensure HEMP Protection of Electronic Equipment
According to military standards, passive electromagnetic LC filters of HEMP are recommended for use in all kinds of special-purpose electronic equipment. Experience gained by military specialists is...
View ArticlePC Board Design for Wireless Products
INTRODUCTION TO SELF-GENERATED EMI It seems many manufacturers these days are developing products that incorporate wireless technologies—both in new and existing products. Many of these products are...
View ArticleEMC Simulation for Automotive Ethernet
Introduction The increasing use of electronics in vehicles introduces new risks of interference and crosstalk between components. OEMs and government regulators impose strict limits on electromagnetic...
View ArticleEMC/EMI Challenges for the Connected Car
ABSTRACT Our automobiles are becoming more connected and reliant on wireless connectivity, and at the same time, the number of high-compute internal systems is rapidly increasing. Like any high-speed,...
View ArticleFive Steps for Successful Automotive EMC Design
What makes automotive EMC special? Electronic systems in automotive involve in safety-critical functions which include engine management, braking control, and airbag deployment, to name a few. Also,...
View ArticleReview of Bonding and Grounding Requirements
The Question What is the required bonding and grounding requirements to achieve compliance with the various electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards associated with electronic equipment? I...
View ArticleReview of Induced Signal Susceptibility Testing—DO-160 Section 19
The Issue Induced signal susceptibility has been a factor in electronic equipment performance since the dawning of voltage and current. Often referred to as crosstalk, the undesired coupling of one...
View ArticleDemystifying EMC in an Electric Vehicle’s Drive Unit
1. Introduction The past decade has witnessed both a leap forward in technology and market expansion of the global electric vehicle (EV) industry [1]. With Tesla leading the market, followed by...
View ArticleMIL-STD-461G Passive Device Calibration Review
The Requirement: When MIL-STD-461 revision “G” was issued, I believed that the answer to many of my measurement equipment calibration issues had been solved. Right there in the “Calibration of...
View ArticleCircuit Level Design and Test for the MIL-STD-461 200 V/m RS103 and the...
Introduction For Army, Navy, and Air Force military equipment and DO-160 commercial aircraft avionics, radiated susceptibility test levels as high as 200 V/m may be specified. As always, it is better...
View ArticleImportance of a System Grounding Scheme Analysis to EMC
By Benjamin Dannan and David Connor 1. Introduction and Background Dr. Bruce Archambeault teaches us that ground is a place where “potatoes and carrots thrive!” And, he is absolutely right!...
View ArticleEnsuring Performance of Connected Home Electronic Products
Towards a Connected Home The title of Bob Dylan’s 1964 hit “The Times They Are A-Changin’” certainly holds true for home appliance products. The world of consumer electronics needs to evolve and keep...
View ArticleThe Vital Role of Simulation for Virtual EMI and EMC Test Environments
Before deploying microwave and millimeter-wave devices and systems within 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and high-speed wireless communication, it is essential to predict their performance. This...
View ArticleSecuring New 5G Physical Assets with Electronic Access Control
The 5G era of mobile computing and communications is rapidly moving forward. 5G stands for the fifth generation of wireless infrastructure—a massive upscale of network technology. It will provide data...
View ArticleSeven Fundamental Considerations for Selecting EMI Filters
By Rigoberto Rios, Jorge Varela, and Amanda Ison Virtually every electronic device is subject to and, to at least some degree, must be protected from electromagnetic interference (EMI), or electrical...
View ArticleWhat is EMC?
Introduction This article will serve as an introduction to the topic. It is aimed at the people who have been told by their management, “You are now my EMC person. Go figure out what it is and how we...
View ArticleDoing Things That Usually Do Not Work
“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything.” — John Wooden Over the years, I have seen several things that make me scratch my head. Many of them are things I have done (there, I...
View ArticleEffectiveness of a Triaxial Cable Using Pigtails to Terminate the Outer...
Introduction Although it should be well known that the shielding effectiveness of a cable is severely compromised when it is terminated to ground with pigtail/s many equipment manufacturers still use...
View ArticleEMC Planning – Key to Success
The following transcript is from Interference Technology’s EMC Live: Mil/Aero event that took place March 2nd, 2021 and covered topics like MIL-STD-461 and RTCA/DO-160 updates, design and testing for...
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