Kenneth Wyatt

Learn how to perform in-house conducted emissions testing for DC-powered devices like automotive and medical equipment, using simple test setups and filters to reduce electromagnetic noise across various frequency ranges.

Conventional wisdom attributes conducted EMI emissions solely to power connections, but interface-sourced common-mode potentials often masquerade as power terminal issues. Discover how to properly identify and address the true origins of your EMI challenges.

A revealing EMI analysis of the popular BeagleBone Black processor board uncovers concerning radiation levels and design flaws, suggesting potential challenges for industrial applications. The detailed investigation includes near-field scans, cable current measurements, and PCB design review.

This month's EMC Bench Notes reviews three affordable pre-compliance measurement software options that can simplify and automate the process of conducting in-house radiated emissions testing, saving time and costs compared to manual methods.

Discover pre-compliance testing for automotive and military EMC standards. Learn key differences from commercial testing, setup techniques, and tips for dealing with ambient signals. Save thousands in wasted compliance testing.

Ken Wyatt provides an overview of radiated emissions pre-compliance testing. He covers equipment setup, field strength calculations, and strategies for managing ambient interference. The guide aims to enhance EMC troubleshooting skills and reduce formal testing expenses.

Ken Wyatt's blog explores DIY radiated emissions testing. He breaks down the gear you'll need—think spectrum analyzers and special antennas—and shows how to set up your own test space without breaking the bank. It's all about catching EMC issues before the big, pricey lab tests.

Ken Wyatt explores a more advanced troubleshooting tool for assessing radiated emission issues, the RF current probe. These are most useful for measuring RF common mode harmonic currents on cables.