Patrick G. Andre

Patrick G. André has worked in the EMC field since 1983. His emphasis is on EMC issues specific to the military and aerospace environment, and he works with the RTCA as a member of SC-135 committee. Andre is an iNARTE Certified Engineer and was honored as an iNARTE Certified Master Design Engineer. He is also a senior member of the IEEE EMC Society, the author of several publications, and the coauthor of EMI Troubleshooting Cookbook for Product Designers.

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Military and Aerospace EMC

Military and Aerospace EMC: Grounds and Returns

Patrick André discusses the misconception of "ground" in electrical engineering. He explains the difference between true ground and power/signal returns, emphasizing the importance of proper return line treatment in circuit design. André highlights how this understanding impacts EMC performance and system design across various applications.

Military and Aerospace EMC

Military and Aerospace EMC: Bandwidths Used in Measurements

The blog discusses various types of bandwidths used in EMC measurements, including receiver bandwidth, resolution bandwidth (RBW), and video bandwidth (VBW). It explains their differences, importance in testing, and challenges in measuring low-amplitude signals at high frequencies.

Military and Aerospace EMC

Military and Aerospace EMC: Why and How We Use LISNs

Uncover the crucial role of LISNs - the unsung heroes ensuring reliable electromagnetic testing in aerospace. This insider look reveals their ingenious design and why standardization matters for replicable results.

Military and Aerospace EMC

Military and Aerospace EMC: Portable Electronics Onboard Aircraft – Part 2

Committee SC-202, comprised of over 100 members from various industries, was formed to address safety concerns related to the use of transmitting portable electronic devices (T-PEDs) like those with cellular and wireless capabilities on an aircraft.

Military and Aerospace EMC

Military and Aerospace EMC: Portable Electronics Onboard Aircraft – Part 1

Patrick Andre looks at the potential risks of personal electronic devices interfering with aircraft systems and the efforts by industry groups to address this issue.

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