Blogs

Navigating the complex world of ESD testing standards? This blog examines how discharge parameters vary across standards, from aerospace's CS118 to automotive's ISO 10605. Discover how resistance and capacitance values affect test severity and learn when to apply custom parameters for your specific threat environment.

This practical guide explores the critical challenges of electromagnetic compatibility in modern consumer electronics, from smartphones to wearables. Learn key design strategies for managing interference in increasingly compact devices with real-world examples. 

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.

Part 3 of our HIRF series examines four electromagnetic test environments protecting aircraft, explains certification levels based on failure severity, and demonstrates how understanding aircraft shielding can reduce cost and weight while maintaining safety standards.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulators are crucial tools in the field of electronics testing. They are designed to replicate the electrostatic discharge events that electronic devices might encounter during their lifecycle. These simulators ensure that devices can withstand ESD events without malfunctioning, which is vital for maintaining their performance and safety. Let’s explore how ESD simulators are applied across different industries.

Discover how different standards require various approaches to bonding equipment under test to ground planes. Learn the critical differences between MIL-STD-461, CISPR 25, and ANSI C63.4 that could impact your compliance testing results and save you costly retesting.

Explore the essential role of capacitors in electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression. From ceramic to electrolytic options, discover how proper selection and placement of these components can significantly improve circuit performance and reliability in electronic design.

Engineers often undervalue communication skills during their education, focusing solely on technical courses. This article argues for changing the public perception of engineers from "techno-nerds" to articulate professionals by encouraging them to engage with their communities and share their work.

The evolution of HIRF (High Intensity Radio Frequency) testing standards was driven by "fly-by-wire" aircraft vulnerabilities. From 1989, test requirements jumped dramatically from 1-2 V/m to 200 V/m, prompting extensive research and new guidelines for protecting aviation electronics.

This comprehensive guide explores four critical parameters of RF amplifiers - gain, noise figure, linearity, and efficiency. Understanding these specifications is crucial for engineers designing high-performance amplifiers that deliver clear signal transmission while balancing power consumption and signal integrity in modern communication systems.