Don MacArthur

Don MacArthur, The Practical Engineer, is a Guest Contributor to In Compliance Magazine with over 30 years of hands-on experience in product development and global compliance. He has led engineering teams and certification efforts across defense systems, critical infrastructure, and industrial technologies. Don is known for making complex compliance challenges accessible, practical, and solutions-driven.

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How Not to Blow Up Your Spectrum Analyzer

Spectrum analyzers are expensive pieces of equipment that should be handled with care, especially when it involves applying signals to the RF input. Some new users may not know what “care” means and how to go about ensuring the spectrum analyzer they’re using is protected from overloading and damage.

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The Importance of Considering RF Suppression Techniques Early in Design

This article briefly describes why it's important to consider what RF suppression/filtering techniques will be applied to your product as early in the design process as possible.

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Pre-layout Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Simulation Software Expectations

This article briefly describes the most important pre-layout elements to look for when selecting a SI/PI software simulation package.

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Oscilloscope Probe Considerations

A basic knowledge of the probe types and their performance capabilities is important because their operation can affect the whole system under test and measurement results obtained.

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Studying Subjects Outside Your Specialty

Sometimes we can get stuck in our careers, doing the same things over and over again, day in and day out. One way we can break free from this situation and improve our cognitive abilities is to continue to study and learn new things – even subjects outside of what might be considered our chosen specialty.

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Trust but Verify

It’s imperative for successful completion of a testing project that as a compliance engineer or technician leading a product certification effort, you trust but verify the work of testing facilities.

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Requirements of Antennas for EMC Testing

Antennas used for EMC testing possess several characteristics which make them ideal for use in a fast-paced, production-like EMC test environment. This article will briefly describe what these characteristics are, starting with the most important parameter – antenna factor.

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