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Blog | Apr 23, 2021
What is TEMPEST?
The TEMPEST specification (designated by US National Security Agency) refers to the susceptibility of computer and telecommunications devices to data theft. Some electronic equipment emits ...
Blog | Apr 12, 2021
Power Supplies for Laser Applications
Laser technology has only been around for a few decades, but in that time, lasers have become essential in a massive number of applications. From manufacturing and scanning technology to medical and ...
Blog | Mar 22, 2021
What Is the Future for GaN and SiC in the Semiconductor Industry?
The semiconductor industry has made significant strides in the past few decades, working toward smaller sizes and greater efficiencies. Wide bandgap semiconductor materials have been of specific ...
Blog | Feb 26, 2021
EMC 102 — What is EMC?
If you have not yet watched our video EMC 101 - What is EMI? What is RFI? — be sure to watch that first to have a solid foundation for today’s video. Its link is in the description. Now that you ...
Blog | Feb 26, 2021
EMC 101 — What is EMI?
Welcome to this two-part series on Electromagnetic Compatibility, or EMC. To understand EMC, we need to introduce EMI, and we’ll start by first talking about Electromagnetic waves. What are ...
Blog | Jan 6, 2021
Why Use EMI Filters in Shielded Rooms and Shielded Enclosure?
Shielded rooms are a crucial EMC component to provide an electromagnetic noise free environment for many critical applications. They offer protection against electromagnetic fields. From MRI rooms, ...
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Blog | Dec 7, 2020
EMI/RF Considerations When Building an MRI Room or Installing an MRI Machine
Since its development in the 1970 - 1980s, MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) has become a widely accepted and versatile imaging technique used in diagnostic medicine and biomedical research. It is ...
Blog | Oct 21, 2020
Functional Ground and Protection Classes in Power Supplies
When you're selecting a power supply, you have many specifications and requirements to keep in mind. In particular, you'll need to consider the protection class you need and if a functional ground ...
Blog | Oct 21, 2020
The Benefits of Wide Operating Temperature Power Supplies
When you're selecting a power supply for your system, you'll need to consider its ambient operating temperature range. Running your power supply within its specified operating temperatures are ...
Blog | Oct 9, 2020
Addressing Power Challenges With Power Distribution Units
Industrial electrical systems face numerous challenges in their everyday operation. Power surges, inefficiency, low uptime and electromagnetic interference, along with other issues, can all diminish ...
Blog | Sep 3, 2020
EMC in Medical Applications
In today’s world, all electrical and electronic devices employ very high frequency switching circuits that generate unwanted high frequency electrical signals or noise that can cause Electromagnetic ...
Blog | Jul 24, 2020
Methods of Achieving CF Patient Leakage Isolation in a Medical Device
Leakage is a non-functional current that flows through an electrical device, even when its power is turned off. Sometimes referred to as "vampire power," leakage current contributes to wasted energy ...