15Feb
14Feb
Product Development-use Pre-Compliance Testing!
Product Development-use Pre-Compliance Testing! Product development in the electronics industry is very difficult! EMC Standards must be met depending on product type and its function. When the product is complete, it needs to pass the Final EMC Compliance Testing at a registered facility in order to be marketed. This exam is all-inclusive, touching on the entire device. It's best practice to perform Pre-Compliance testing on the device during development. This stepwise practice eliminates the need for back tracking to find...
08Feb
RF Shielded Curtain or Enclosure?
This may seem like a difficult question, in some cases the correct answer is BOTH! One of the beautiful things about an RF Shielded Curtain is that it can multitask! An RF Shielded curtain can isolate an area from RF radiation. This comes in handy in repairing or testing an electronic device's performance "in situ" when the "Device Under Testing" (DUT) won't fit into a RF Shielded Enclosure or can't get to one. An RF Shielded Curtain is...
01Feb
Who uses Conductive Metalized Textiles-Everyone!
Who uses Conductive Metalized Textiles-Everyone! Until I came to work at V Technical Textiles, Inc., I didn't know anything about them. Today, I am amazed at the number of ways metalized textiles are involved in our lives. One of the first uses of them made it possible for me to listen to an FM radio in my car! I recall FM radios seemed particularly sensitive to RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) and were not easy to listen to. This due to...
31Jan
EMC Final Compliance Testing-be Prepared!
EMC Final Compliance Testing-be Prepared! The Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared". That phrase is my cornerstone approach to everything! Applying it first in grade school and continuing from that time forward, that phrase readies me for day-to-day life and my profession. Likewise, my V Technical Textiles, Inc. experience confirms it works for every testing experience when applied wisely. Electrical devices and components must pass EMC Final Compliance Testing prior to marketing them. EMC Compliance Testing determines...
18Jan
EMC-Achieve it with Proper Shielding!
EMC-Achieve it with Proper Shielding! Electromagnetic Compatibility means that the electronic devices in a shared Electromagnetic Environment are able to perform together, without interfering with each other. The two main concerns are Emissions and Susceptibility. Emissions of RF radiation occur when any electronic device is operating. If the emissions are within the limits of applicable EMC standards, the device is compliant with the standard for emissions. If the RF emissions of the device are above the standard, the device is...
04Jan
RF Shielded Enclosures-Designed for You!
RF Shielded Enclosures-Designed for You! Many companies come to VTT for RF Shielded Enclosures. No surprises there as we are the world leader in fabrication of portable RF Shielded Enclosures. Enclosure fabrication isn't our only strength, our design group meets with our customers to determine their specific enclosure needs. Only after discussing the various options of size, electromagnetic environment needed, and the various enclosure options available to make their enclosure match their needs do we proceed to...
27Dec
Wellness Garments-Comfort and Protection!
Wellness Garments-Comfort and Protection! Wellness Garments are enriched with pure silver containing yarn and thread, making the wearer feel comfortable, relaxed, and well. Silver is the most conductive element, both electrically and thermally. The thermal conductivity of the metalized textiles utilizes the body's natural heat and spreads that heat evenly throughout the garment. This property eliminates hot spots and cold spots, making wearer feel very comfortable. The conductivity of Silver increases the blood flow through the body,...
14Dec
Privacy and Protection-RFI/EMI Home Shielding!
Privacy and Protection-RFI/EMI Home Shielding! RF Shielding offers protection from RF/EMI exposure. We live in a wireless environment, using RF to send and receive messages, communicate via cell phone, and make financial transactions. Though the long-term health effects of exposure to RF/EMI radiation haven't been exactly defined, there is true concern that they exist. Electromagnetic HyperSensitivity (EHS) is a self-reported condition that hasn't been proven by science. It consists of nervous system symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sleep disturbances, skin symptoms...
13Dec
