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Don MacArthur

Don MacArthur is a Guest Contributor to In Compliance Magazine. He has over 30 years of experience in product development, EMC, testing, and product safety compliance. He has developed products for military, commercial, and industrial applications.

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Let’s Talk About Real-time Spectrum Analyzers

Many real-time spectrum analyzer solution providers provide in-one-instrument add-ons which allow users to perform both the traditional swept-mode measurements in addition to real-time measurements.

Let’s Talk About Shielding at the PCB Level

This article provides insight into how shielding is used in product development, in particular the effectiveness of shielding when it is applied at the PCB level. 

Let’s Talk About Selecting Software for EMC Emissions & Immunity Testing

There are many benefits to semi or fully automated electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emissions and...

Let’s Talk About Leadership in Compliance Engineering

This article discusses what should and could be done as practicing professional engineers to lead when we’re not the ones in charge.

Let’s Talk About Obtaining NRTL Approvals More Effectively

The usual experience when working with a NRTL is that projects are, more often than not, late, costs are overrun, and certification reports often inaccurate. This is not always the fault of the NRTL.
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Let’s Talk About Magnetic Field Antennas

Besides using magnetic loop antennas for compliance tests in strict accordance with standards, they can be used for engineering design and pre-compliance work.

Let’s Talk About Design for ESD Immunity

This brief article is intended for those who may be new to the field of compliance engineering and want a better understanding of process to design products that are immune to electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. 

Let’s Talk About Preamplifiers

A preamplifier (preamp) is a low-noise, high-gain amplifying device that plays an important role in performing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) radiated and conducted emissions testing. 

What Every Electronics Engineer Needs to Know About EMC Chambers

An electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) chamber is a highly specialized piece...

What Every Electronics Engineer Needs to Know About: Filters

There are many different types of filters used in electronics. These filter types include...
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