APRIL EMC/ESD

EMC Test Amplifier

The 7224 Amplifier can be used when testing to a range of susceptibility standards including Ford EMC-CS-2009, DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and T1.315-2001. Depending on the configuration, the 7224 provides up to 1,500 W and has an operating bandwidth of DC to 200 kHz and a 70 V/µs slew rate. It produces up to 30 A of 13.5 VDC with 2-V pk-pk of line disturbances from DC to 150 kHz and up to 160 V peak and 50 A peak. The 7224 features a small chassis size for benchtop or rack-mounted operation.

AE Techron

Patriotic-Colored Wristbands

The 09200 4-mm Premium and 09201 Jewel® MagSnap are date-coded adjustable metal expansion wristbands featuring a red, white, and blue color combination. Both models have a medical-grade series stainless steel backplate and links, and the snap on each one provides a consistent 1- to 5-lb release per S1.1 requirements to prevent accidental disconnects while ensuring personnel will not be tied to the workstation. The 09201 also has a magnetic connection between the wristband and the coil cord.

Desco

Suspension Packaging

Suspension packaging and conductive cardboard shipping boxes recently joined the ALX selection of ESD-safe paper, printer rolls, tags, and file folders. The conductive/dissipative combined suspension packaging eliminates the need for void-fill or bubble-wrap materials, making it possible to ship products without ESD or physical damage. The permanently static-dissipative paper comes in single sheets in several sizes and colors and is compatible with clean-room class 10,000. Standard and custom tags for audits, repairs, rework, and work in progress are available in 12 colors with or without static-safe string.

ALX Technical

Continual-Use Seating

The Intensive Plus™ line of chairs, designed to provide reliability in continual-use, 24-h operation environments, is available in an ESD version with metal-to-metal contact points, conductive glides or casters, a drag chain, and ESD upholstery. The chairs, which have a 500-lb capacity, feature a saddle-shaped seat with a waterfall front to ensure even weight distribution and an executive-style seat-pan control. The contoured backrest is molded
to provide lumbar and kidney support, and a polished, five-point, aluminum base accommodates 3-inch dia dual-wheel casters.

BioFit Engineered Products

ESD Tester

The ELITE ESD Tester for wriststraps and footwear features a 30-VDC test circuit and virtual test resistance technology accommodating customizable test settings from 500 kΩ to 1 GΩ. A large LCD displays on-screen test resistance with a sliding scale to predict and prevent equipment failures. It stores more than 100,000 test results and 48,000 user tables, is network capable, needs no calibration, and can ship with optional HID reader and Wi-Fi capabilities.

Botron

GPS Receiver for Fieldmeter

The battery-powered GPS-R Receiver designed for the Smart Fieldmeter® Digital (SFD) Model RFP-05 identifies the user location and performs internal position logging. The unit attaches to the bottom plate of the SFD and stores field-strength information and time/date stamp on a removable memory card. The GPS-R provides 20-channel satellite tracking, 10-meter accuracy, and an update rate of 1 s. Software for position logging and PC streaming is installed. Map visualization of data points requires third-party mapping software.

EMC Test Design

Eco-Friendly ESD Carpet

The StaticSmart™ flooring line has been expanded with environmentally friendly Discovery ECO and Presidential ECO ESD Carpet Tiles for use in mission-critical areas. New features include expanded colors and patterns, a more robust ecoworx backing, cradle-to-cradle certification, CRI Green Label Plus certification for indoor air quality, and StaticSmart’s ESD protection and durability. Both types of carpet are manufactured using a conductive backing that is 100% PVC-free, recyclable, and made from recycled material. In addition, the yarn fibers contain a minimum of 25% recycled content. All StaticSmart ESD Carpet Tile are tested in accordance with ESD 7.1 and ANSI/ESD S-20.20 and AATCC 134.

Julie Industries

Injection-Molded Assembly Trays

A line of conductive trays for storing and transporting static-sensitive components and assemblies is molded in 0.085” thick plastic with surface resistivity below 10⁶Ω and tolerates temperatures to 60°C. Four versions are available: MS-Q11, eight sizes from 9″ x 6.6″ x 1.5″ to 24″ x 22″ x 1.4″; MS-Q14, molded with eight permanent cells in varying sizes from 14″ x 14″ x 1.52″ to 12.6″ x 11.4″ x 0.6″; MS-Q13, 14″ x 5″ x 2″, which can be subdivided into smaller cells and features a lip to hang from a rack; and the MS-Q12, 18″ x 13″ x 1.6″ with a removable grid that creates 70 cells measuring 1.7″ x 1.7″.

Fancort Industries

EM Coating

Nanovate™ EM Coating is high-permeability surface coating that provides low-frequency magnetic shielding. It can be applied to many polymers and composite surfaces. The direct coating shields complex geometries that are awkward to handle with shielding foils, and the application can be selective. It eliminates the need to incorporate shielding into monolithic molded parts, forming and shaping steps, the use of adhesives for bonding foils, and annealing of formed shielded foils. Nanovate also adds strength and stiffness to weaker substrates.

Integran Technologies

Broadband Amplifier

The 5213 1,000-W Amplifier covers the 200-MHz to 1,000-MHz frequency range and utilizes Class A/AB linear power devices providing a high third-order intercept point, large gain, and a wide dynamic range. RF input signal formats include CW/AM/FM/PM and pulse. The amplifier, controlled by front-panel keypads or remotely by RS-232/Ethernet or IEEE 488, is protected against VSWR, thermal overload, and over-current and -voltage. The 50-Ω input and output impedances are supported with Type-N input and 7/16-DIN output connectors.

Ophir RF

Dust- and Moisture-Resistant Enclosure

The Optima EH-case features either a HEPA filter on the front door with special gasketing to prevent dust ingress or a solid door with NEMA type gasketing. The swing handle incorporated into the design provides superior gasket compression. Both types can be adapted to meet acceptable EMC requirements. E-cases house EIA 19″ wide subracks and chassis. The modular and stackable design has rigid front and rear aluminum bezels and rounded, extruded aluminum corner members and accommodates a range of configurations with various top, bottom, and side panel options. Accessories for doors, shelves, power, and cooling also are available.

Optima EPS, an Elma Company

Multiport BNC Connectors

Four-, six-, and eight-port right-angle units have been added to the company’s line of BNC connectors. The RoHS-compliant multiport BNC connectors are available in both filtered and unfiltered versions and 50-Ω or 75-Ω impedances. The specified operating frequency range is 0 to 1 GHz, tested and usable through 2.0 GHz. The connectors are of the classic throughhole/PC-mount configuration and provide solderable mounting tabs.

Regal Electronics

EMI Analysis Software for S-Parameters

EMI Analyst™ has added S-parameters into its library of computational models. The software uses a patented analysis method to model electronic circuits and provides analysis for conducted and radiated emissions and conducted and radiated susceptibility. It combines circuit theory, transmission-line theory, method-of-moments algorithms, and complex matrix techniques. The program models circuits, EMI filtering, cabling conductors and shields, and interconnected equipment. It supports several test standards including MIL-STD-461, RTCA/DO-160, FCC Part 15, and EN 55022. Typical applications include switching power supplies, serial data buses, and power inverters for industry segments such as military, automotive, avionics, consumer, medical, and industrial.

EMI Software

Extra-Large RF Shield

The 4933 RF Shield supports radiation and quality measurements for large radio transceivers, notebook PCs, and other electronic equipment. It combines a high shielding factor with easy access to the UUT. The 4933 attenuates signals from either outside or inside by a high degree. The attenuation, in conjunction with the RF connector, can be used to measure the radiation of the UUT in an EMC prequalification test without the need for a large anechoic shielded chamber. The shield comes with a solenoid lock and a control panel displaying the status of the lock and a USB interface.

Willtek, Wireless Telecom Group

Ceiling Ionization System

The Gemini G3 CleanRoom Ceiling Ionization System features intelligence to monitor and preemptively adjust to the changing condition of an environment. It operates in steady-state DC, pulsed DC, or the company’s patented Pulsed DC with Peak Reduction Technology, which reduces offset voltage and shortens discharge times. The system integrates with G3PM Ionization Management Software, providing real-time metering, datalogging of all events, and graphing of all metered values. E-mail notification of up to 15 monitored alarm conditions allows for immediate response to system performance.

SIMCO

Near-Field Scanning System

The EM-Isight Scanning System offers five or six axes of articulated robotic movement which can perform near-field analysis on PCBs, wireless handsets, and antennas. Measurements are made using an IEC-61967 magnetic probe feed into a standard spectrum analyzer. Features include effective correlation to standard EMC measurement methodologies, real-time data visualization tools, and complete distribution of the fields presented in a 3-D plot. 4-D measurements are achieved using X, Y, Z, and PHI movements. The dynamic range is dependent on environmental conditions and spectrum analyzer type; the integrated low-noise preamplifier provides an additional 28-dBm gain. The system can be located on a standard workbench and runs on Windows XP/Vista/Win7.

APREL Laboratories

Nonmetallic Resistive Wire

The newest additions to the line of Fibreohm™ Nonmetallic Resistive Wires are the FO102T6R, which has a linear resistance of 300 to 400 Ω/cm; and FO103T6R, offering a linear resistance of around 600 Ω/cm. Both wires possess outside diameters of 1.3 mm. Since Fibreohm wires interact minimally with electromagnetic fields, they are utilized in EM field probes, meters, and antennas. The wire is available on spools up to several hundred feet in length.

Marktek

Filtered Micro D-Sub Connectors

A line of smaller, lightweight EMI filtered microD-subminiature connectors is built to MIL-DTL-83513 and available fully RoHS compliant. The connectors have nine to 37 contacts and a variety of styles, terminations, and mounting options. They offer capacitance values to 4,700 pF, can be specified for selective line filtering, and provide an environmentally sealed contact area once mated. Micro D-sub connectors have an operating voltage to 100 VDC, dielectric withstanding voltage to 300 VDC, current rating of 3 A, and insulation resistance of 5 GΩ @ 100 VDC.

Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products