Test & Measurement: Modular EMC Test System Brings High Degree Of Flexibility

Nov. 24, 2003

The Modula electromagnetic-compatibility (EMC) test system combines a high degree of functionality, modularity, ease of use, and flexibility. It meets all IEC/EN testing standards while providing a cost-effective approach to EMC testing. With its open-architecture concept, designers can assemble individual function modules as needed to meet testing demands and standards. A unique wireless remote-control capability enables users to operate the system from a standing or sitting position in cases where the test generator must be placed on the floor due to electrical fast transient cabling and reference-ground plane requirements. The unit features Ethernet with TCP/IP connectivity. Pricing is $12,500 each, with delivery within four to eight weeks.

Schaffner EMC Inc.www.schaffner.com; (732) 225-9533, ext. 239

About the Author

Roger Allan

Roger Allan is an electronics journalism veteran, and served as Electronic Design's Executive Editor for 15 of those years. He has covered just about every technology beat from semiconductors, components, packaging and power devices, to communications, test and measurement, automotive electronics, robotics, medical electronics, military electronics, robotics, and industrial electronics. His specialties include MEMS and nanoelectronics technologies. He is a contributor to the McGraw Hill Annual Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. He is also a Life Senior Member of the IEEE and holds a BSEE from New York University's School of Engineering and Science. Roger has worked for major electronics magazines besides Electronic Design, including the IEEE Spectrum, Electronics, EDN, Electronic Products, and the British New Scientist. He also has working experience in the electronics industry as a design engineer in filters, power supplies and control systems.

After his retirement from Electronic Design Magazine, He has been extensively contributing articles for Penton’s Electronic Design, Power Electronics Technology, Energy Efficiency and Technology (EE&T) and Microwaves RF Magazine, covering all of the aforementioned electronics segments as well as energy efficiency, harvesting and related technologies. He has also contributed articles to other electronics technology magazines worldwide.

He is a “jack of all trades and a master in leading-edge technologies” like MEMS, nanolectronics, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, military electronics, biometrics, implantable medical devices, and energy harvesting and related technologies.