EMC standards strike a balance between extremes. Emissions must be controlled, but equally, there is a need to harden a design against interference, whether from internal or external sources. Reducing ...

When you perform EMC tests, you often think of emissions measurements made with a spectrum analyzer. But, there are EMC applications for oscilloscopes. A relatively underutilized use for oscilloscopes ...

An accumulation of factors within a test system can produce unacceptable waveform distortion, casting doubt on the validity of the test results. Present RF immunity standards do not stipulate waveform ...

IEC 61000-4-2, the Basic Standard for electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity (Ref. 1), is being revised to change how the standard defines ESD test waveforms. Proposals to the standard aim to define a ...

In Europe, where photovoltaic technology is leading the trend, especially in Germany, EMC issues are not only related to the advancement of technology but also directly affect the green electricity ...