A former General Motors electrical engineer who tested the influence of electromagnetic interference on cars and current science teacher at a Michigan high school was recently chosen from hundreds of applications nationwide to participate as a Maitland P. Simmons-NSTA Fellow in the 2010 NSTA New Science Teacher Academy. Claudia Sparschu will participate with 47 other science … [Read more...]
NCEE Labs Granted Acceptance for Korean and Taiwan Product Testing
Nebraska Center for Excellence in Electronics (NCEE) Labs is now one of the U.S. labs designated to help manufacturers reach the Taiwanese and Korean markets. The just-received Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) status from the APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) member countries of Korea and Taiwan now allows NCEE testing results to be valid for products entering those … [Read more...]
University Working to Reduce EMI in Electric Cars
Youngstown State University is teaming up with Delphi Automotive through a $1 million state grant to improve technology for electric and hybrid vehicles. Part of the project will involve replacing unshielded copper wiring in vehicles with shielded aluminum to prevent electromagnetic interference from being generated. Graduate students from the university’s new doctorate program … [Read more...]
New 20GHz RF Signal Generator with 10MHz to 20 GHz Frequency Range
Saelig Company, Inc. has introduced the APSIN20G, a new low-noise, ultra-fast-switching microwave signal generator covering a frequency range from 10 MHz up to 20 GHz. It provides micro-Hz frequency resolution, a wide and accurately-flat output power range to 30 dBm, and very low spurious levels. Comprehensive AM, low-distortion, wideband DCFM, and high speed pulse modulation … [Read more...]
Just Published: ETSI TS 102 800 V1.1.1
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Cognitive Programme Making and Special Events (C-PMSE); Protocols for spectrum access and sound quality control systems using cognitive interference mitigation techniquesThe scope of the present document is to support ITS projects on the development of test specifications for ITS base standards from ETSI, ISO, CEN … [Read more...]
First Revision to Shunt Power Capacitors Guide Now Available
IEEE has published a revision to IEEE 1036™, “IEEE Guide for Application of Shunt Power Capacitors.” This is the first revision to the standard since 1992. IEEE 1036 applies to the use of 50 and 60 Hz shunt power capacitors rated 2400 Vac and above, and assemblies of capacitors. It includes guidelines for the application, protection, and ratings of equipment for the safe and … [Read more...]
MET Laboratories Acquires Dell EMC & Product Safety Lab
MET Laboratories has acquired the assets and operations of the Dell Austin, Texas Regulatory Test Laboratory. The former Dell regulatory facility is a well-equipped and staffed lab that performs Electromagnetic Compatibility and Product Safety Testing to regulatory standards. MET will expand its EMC and product safety accreditations to include the new Texas facility. On Feb. … [Read more...]
Safety Issues of EMI on Airplanes
A recent article in the New York Times discusses how airline passengers are taking an increasing array of electronic devices on board planes, and while they may not seem to cause any problems, older planes might not have the best shielding against the latest generation of devices. The Federal Aviation Administration says there are risks associated with electromagnetic … [Read more...]
New EMC Testing Company Opens in Australia
EMC Bayswater Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of EMC Technologies Pty Ltd., has purchased the EMC testing assets from the Liquidator of RFI Industries Pty Ltd. The new EMC testing company will begin operations on Feb. 1 in the suburb of Bayswater in Melbourne, Australia. EMC Bayswater will operate as a standalone business under the same directors of EMC Technologies Pty Ltd and will be … [Read more...]
Obama Pledges Investment in Information Technology, Clean Energy
President Barack Obama brought attention to several technology and engineering topics in Tuesday’s State of the Union address before Congress, calling investment in biomedical research, information technology and clean energy technology this generation’s “Sputnik moment.” The highlights included: · Electric Vehicles: With more research and incentives, the United States can … [Read more...]
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