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This article discusses a practical approach to designing an input filter to the switch-mode power supply (SMPS).

Static control methods may be tested according to industry standards, but additional process risk assessment methods are needed to assure that the static control elements have been successful in mitigating the ESD risks.

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We compare the shielding effectiveness of various solid metallic shields by direct H-field measurements in the near field of the source.

Usually HF filters are designed using inductors with cores. In this way a medium/high inductance value is obtained in small size components. But using cores has a limitation.

This month, read our interview with Angela Lambert, Clarion’s head of standards compliance, to...

ANSI/ESD STM 11.11-2015 was developed to fulfil a need to measure static dissipative planar materials not provided for by existing ASTM resistivity measurement methods.

The Banana Skin columns were compiled by Keith Armstrong, of Cherry Clough Consultants Ltd, from items he found in various publications, and anecdotes and links sent in by the many fans of the column.

In this article we investigate the frequency behavior of a ceramic capacitor.

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