Expert Insights

When electrostatic control is properly considered and implemented, there is no need to worry about electrostatic hazards in healthcare.

The regular “Banana Skins” column was published in the EMC Journal, starting in January 1998.

There are many benefits to semi or fully automated electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) emissions and...

This article reviews the decibel units used in EMC laboratory measurements and testing. We begin by defining a decibel (dB) unit and proceed to the EMC specific units for voltage, current, power, and impedance measurements.

When designing EMI filters how and where the filter is installed is critical to obtain the desired insertion losses. Usually, the effect of a wrong location or installation is not considered in the design of the filter and surprises appear.

When garments are specified as part of an ESD control program, they must be qualified and verified by testing.

This month we look at what “supplementary symbols” are – and how and when to use them on the safety labels on your products.

We are proud to carry on the tradition of sharing Banana Skins for the purpose of promoting education for EMI/EMC engineers.

Network analyzer measurements require the calibration procedure which utilizes a calibration kit, consisting of a short, open, and a 50 Ω load attachment.

This month’s Hot Topics in ESD column is Part II of a two-part column. Part I appears in the May 2019 issue.