Standards and Regulations
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published requirements that require testing for all battery devices that are a part of the aircraft itself. This testing is heavily based on standards published by RTCA and includes primary and secondary lithium, nickel, and sealed lead chemistries.
Testing
The second in a series of articles commemorating the 70th anniversary of the inception of modern EMI requirements and test methods
Magnetic materials used in inductors and filters have specific functions and purposes. However, knowing which to choose can be confusing.
Certification
This paper provides an overview on the importance of ethical obligations to help ensure end-product safety and its certifications effectively address and satisfy component level application considerations. These are known as “Conditions of Acceptability” for most North American certification reports and “Application Considerations” for most European Union certification authority reports.
EMC Concepts Explained
This article explains how to use a Smith Chart to determine the input impedance to transmission line at a given distance from the source or the load.
Hot Topics in ESD
In this article we discuss the MOS transistor in the role of ESD protection for high-voltage applications and take a look into a possible future of ESD protection devices for high-performance computing applications.
Banana Skins
Spacecraft now and of the future are being controlled by EMC requirements of the past.
Questions To Ask
High-power RF/microwave amplifiers are commonly used in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) testing to meet radiated and conducted immunity requirements. These products can be a high overall cost, and selecting the correct models that meet your needs is imperative.
Product Insights
Before diving too deep into the nitty gritty of high frequency probing techniques, it’s imperative to understand a few basics, as described in the remaining portion of this article. The basics include probe calibration and null measurements and a description of the various types of voltage probes available, including their strengths and weaknesses.