When developing electrical or electronic products that use shielded cables, a common question arises: Where should cable shields be grounded? At one end? Both ends? Or not at all? Don MacArthur aims to offer a starting point for formulating your own response based on your specific situation.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed requirements intended to increase transparency in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the creation of political advertising on television and radio.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a Forfeiture Order in connection with its investigation of a Bronx, NY, pirate radio station operator.
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ASMPT Limited, the world’s leading maker of integrated solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors and electronics, was recently honored with the 2023 Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments (TI) for the second year running. This prestigious recognition underscores ASMPT’s unmatched commitment to excellence in supplying products and services that consistently meet TI’s high standards. Texas […]
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TDK Corporation has introduced tube magazines for several ring core chokes series as an alternative packaging to the blister tray in a cardboard box.
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Rohde & Schwarz has developed the industry’s first ASIC-based zone triggering, implemented in the new MXO series oscilloscopes. This new functionality enhances the oscilloscopes’ ability to precisely isolate events that are difficult or impossible to detect with traditional oscilloscope triggers.
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ARC Technologies LLC, a Hexcel Company, has developed a reputation for providing an unrivaled range of advanced materials that help military platforms operate and survive in a high-end threat environment.
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Explore the correct use of UL iQ for Electrical Insulation Systems and how proper utilization can save time and money during product development.
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The IEEE Standards Association announced that several testing facilities operated by atsec Information Security have been officially recognized to conduct testing in accordance with the requirements of the IEEE’s Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
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Young EMC engineers often wonder where some of the rules of EMC originated. The answer is frequently found in the history of the EMC Society and the early work of a cadre of intelligent and active engineers who spearheaded the formation of the Society. This article highlights the story of some of these engineering professionals and their contributions to the engineering solutions practiced by today’s EMC engineers.
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Ken Wyatt's blog explores DIY radiated emissions testing. He breaks down the gear you'll need—think spectrum analyzers and special antennas—and shows how to set up your own test space without breaking the bank. It's all about catching EMC issues before the big, pricey lab tests.
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While articles and papers have been written in the past concerning the protection of high voltage power grids throughout the world, there has not been sufficient emphasis on the near-term plans to harden existing facilities. This article provides a specific cost-effective approach to protect existing power system assets over time from the threats of HEMP and IEMI.
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This study examines the impact of complex magnetic permeability in 3-D simulations of toroidal ferrites and magnetic cores for EMC applications, revealing its importance and limitations at different frequencies.
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Explore the impact of the return path impedance and the return current level on common-impedance coupling between circuits. The measurements presented were performed on a custom PCB containing audio, video, and high-current circuitry, where the return paths for each circuit were selectively shared with other circuits.
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Humidity control in relation to an ESD control program continues to be misunderstood across the industry. Humidity does help in the reduction of charge accumulation, but it does not control charge accumulation to reduce the risk to sensitive items.
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This article discusses using the reciprocity theorem in EMC troubleshooting, particularly for immunity issues. It describes a case study involving a smart meter and demonstrates how emission measurements can help identify susceptibility problems, highlighting the usefulness of walkie-talkies in testing.
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