Post-layout Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Simulation Software Expectations
Discover the most important post-layout elements when selecting a SI/PI software simulation package.
Proper Oscilloscope Triggering
A common problem experienced by novice oscilloscope users is the inability to effectively capture signals we're trying to measure.
Leadership Best Practices
To learn more about leadership, the author read as many leadership books as he could for one year. He planned to learn what the latest leadership best practices were and become a more effective leader at the end of it all, or at least be set up to become a better leader as time progressed.
How to Select Absorbing Materials for Retrofitting
If you think you’re ever going to need to use flexible RF absorber sheets to help your product pass emissions, even at some later date, it might be a good idea to have already identified and obtained the material and have characterized its insertion-loss performance.
The Calculation of Creepage and Clearance Distances Using a Spacings Calculator
The calculation of creepage and clearance distances (spacings) is one of the most important activities a product safety/compliance engineer or technician performs throughout the product development process.
The Synergy of Filtering and Shielding
This article briefly describes the concept of the synergy of filtering and shielding and why knowing it is important.
Power Amplifier Linearity Requirements per IEC 61000-4-3
Introduction
The 2020 edition of IEC 61000-4-3 contains several significant technical changes. According to the forward of the standard, the specific changes are:
testing using multiple test signals has b... Read More...
Non-Technical Considerations Often Overlooked When Determining ROI for an In-House EMC Chamber
Are you considering the purchase of an EMC chamber for in-house testing? If so, what factors should you consider for determining if the investment is a wise choice or if the continued utilization of a third-party test facility is the better option?
How EMI Filters Are Specified For RF Performance
Don’t overlook the fact that EMI filters can be used to prevent unwanted RF noise (such as electrical fast transient burst, conducted RF, and some surges) from entering susceptible devices.
How Ferrites Are Specified for RF Performance
Ferrites are frequency dependent components used to attenuate unwanted high frequency RF signals that can cause failure of emission and immunity compliance tests. There is an endless variety of form factors for... Read More...