Blogs

If pre-compliance activities are good for discovering EMC design weaknesses early in product development, why not apply the same thought process to product safety?

Spectrum analyzers are usually the tool of choice for troubleshooting CE or RE. In recent years, the cost of a basic analyzer has dropped markedly. However, the more expensive lab-quality analyzers will have advanced measurement features that may be worth considering.

February 29th may not be considered a holiday, but rather a quirky day we don't know what to do with every four years. However, the thinking that produced leap years does represent creativity we continue relying upon today.

Greetings. I am Patrick André, an independent EMC consultant in the Pacific Northwest. Having...

This blog explains CDM ESD testing using the field-induced (FI) method, which is important for semiconductor manufacturers. It covers building a CDM-FI tester, waveform details and verification, and qualification nuances. 

This month's blog explains X-type capacitors, which suppress emissions in switch-mode power supplies and variable drives.

As a product designer, a major issue you'll face is radiated emissions. This month, we'll outline the basic tools to characterize and mitigate radiated emissions at your workbench. This summarizes the fundamental test equipment to identify sources of harmonic noise and characterize radiated emissions.

To avoid costly errors in selection, invest the time upfront to gain a basic yet thorough grasp of key amplifier specifications and operating principles before identifying the optimal model for your application needs.

Making time for even just 30 minutes of focused reading each day will keep you on the path of continuous learning.

What if you could confidently characterize and resolve EMC vulnerabilities before they escalate to profit decimation?