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Principles of Switched-Mode Power Supply Design for EMC Performance

This article discusses the basics of a step-down (buck) DC Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS). It should serve at an entry-level tutorial and a building step towards the more advanced designs.

Even Optical Communication Needs ESD Protection

Optical communication can dramatically increase the bandwidth between servers while reducing complexity, power consumption, and cost.

EMI Measurement Receiver Requirements (CISPR 16-1-1)

If you’re performing commercial radiated and conducted emissions measurements strictly by the book, you will want to utilize a measurement receiver or spectrum analyzer that fully complies with CISPR 16-1-1.

Newly Released ESD Standards

In the past six months, EOS/ESD Association, Inc. released eight new or revised documents on electrical overstress (EOS), grounding, packaging materials, seating (chairs), footwear, hand tools, gloves, and human metal model.

Banana Skins – August 2020 (#286-290)

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

If you’re an electrical engineer and consider proper EMC shielding a mechanical only issue, please reconsider your position and keep reading. Proper EMC shielding is both an electrical and mechanical design issue. Thoughtful coordination between the two disciplines is key to successful EMC shielding implementation on most product development projects.

EMC/Signal Integrity Simulation Software Common Terms

Are you just getting into software simulation and feeling a little overwhelmed with all the new jargon? This brief article will explain some of the most common terms used in the very exciting world of EMC/Signal Integrity simulation software, all in one location.

Dipole-Type Antennas in EMC Testing: Part II

Part II of this two-article series focuses on log-periodic and biconical antenna impedance, VSWR, and radiated emissions measurements.

How Do You Compare ANSI/ESD S20.20 and MIL-STD-1686?

Confusion is created when there is more than one standard to define requirements. For ESD control, this has been the case with a military standard (MIL‑STD‑1686) and ANSI/ESD S20.20.

“Keep Out of Reach of Children” Symbol in Focus

We’re taking a close-up look at a specific new symbol’s development. This article includes behind-the-scenes insight straight from Geoffrey Peckham, the chairman of ISO/TC 145.
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