20Jul
18Jul
Autonomous Vehicle Testing-VTT’s Role!
Autonomous Vehicle Testing-VTT's Role! VTT's prominent role in automotive EMC testing is well known. Autonomous Vehicles are loaded with complex electronic devices! All of the electronic systems must work together in a small shared electronic environment. EMC testing is what VTT has been known for over the years! VTT's RF Shielded EMC Testing enclosures have provided the perfect environment for EMC Automotive testing for many years! Autonomous Vehicle Testing-VTT's Role! Autonomous vehicles require reliable and robust computer systems and sensors. Elaborate...
05Jul
EMC-Devices functioning in Harmony!
EMC-Devices functioning in Harmony! All electronic devices produce electromagnetic emissions. Electromagnetic emissions of every electronic device have to meet applicable standards. Emissions outside of the standards interfere with function of other devices in the component. Devices must be in compliance with EMC standards in order to be marketed. EMC Compliance testing insures a harmonious shared electronic environment for optimal device performance. EMC-Devices functioning in Harmony! EMC Compliance testing consists of three tests: Emissions- The Device Under Testing (DUT) is tested to...
28Jun
Autonomous/Driver-Assisted Vehicles-Testing Galore!
Autonomous/Driver-Assisted Vehicles-Testing Galore! Many of us feel that machines can't replace people. This is especially true of the automotive driver seat! People do not want to put their lives in the hands of a machine. We've all dislike back seat drivers, but the thought of no driver is even scarier! The reality of Partially Autonomous/Driver-Assisted vehicles is here. Many cars already have AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) systems. My car has LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) and it's two years old! I...
14Jun
EMC Pre-Compliance Testing-Home or Away?
EMC Pre-Compliance Testing-Home or Away? EMC Testing is necessary during product development. Pre-Compliance EMC Testing during development is more important. Pre-Compliance EMC Testing prepares your device for Final EMC Compliance Testing! Equipment for in house Pre-Compliance EMC testing can be purchased or rented. Once the employees are trained in EMC testing, a "home game" is much easier all around than an "away game". In-house testing also involves the development team, increasing their investment in product development. Obviously, EMC Testing at...
08Jun
Grounding Techniques-Essential in People and Electronics!
Grounding Techniques-Essential in People and Electronics! Grounding in electronics is the process of directing excess electricity to the ground via a wire. Likewise, grounding in people is directing Earth's energy to people. We all know people are truly "electronic devices" in a fashion. We've all heard the term "grounded person" before. Interestingly, that statement can be taken in several ways. Many people practice Grounding/Earthing by being in direct contact with the earth. In Health and Wellness areas,...
01Jun
Rough Conditions Require Rugged Textiles!
Rough Conditions Require Rugged Textiles! Conductive textiles are thin and lightweight. Normally, these are excellent characteristics for many of their uses. Metalized textiles are used in many electronic devices for shielding. Electronic technology is becoming smaller all the time. Shielding solutions must be flexible and adaptable to fit in tight spaces. However, there are times that rugged characteristics are important. Due to their fine structure, conductive textiles are usually not particularly durable. The delicate nature of these shielding giants...
25May
EMC Compliance Testing-“Prep” your Product!
EMC Compliance Testing-"Prep" your Product! EMC Compliance testing is often the final obstacle to product marketing. It's important to prepare your product for this test! Best Practice for Final EMC Compliance Testing is Pre-Compliance EMC Testing! Pre-Compliance Testing at your own facility beginning early in development is great preparation! This allows identification and mitigation of problems during every step of development. Backtracking to find problems is time consuming and frustrating! Products developed in this way will likely pass Final Compliance...
19May
Supply Chain Slowdown? VTT can Help!
Supply Chain Slowdown? VTT can Help! CNN Business reports that China is experiencing supply chain slowdown again. This after global shipping had recently been recovering from the pandemic slowdown. Shanghai is the world's largest container shipping port. New Covid lockdowns in China affected Shanghai, resulting in worldwide supply chain delays. Though the lockdowns are beginning to ease, the delays caused by them are now expected to last into the summer. These new delays, combined with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have...
17May
