26Jul
20Jul
Shielding Challenges in Electronic Vehicles!
Shielding Challenges in Electric Vehicles! Low-frequency magnetic fields are an issue in electronic vehicles. Low-Frequency fields are related to human health and safety. Specifically, low-frequency magnetic field exposure of the nervous system where the frequency is below 500KHz. Additionally, some electric control units of an electronic vehicle can be adversely affected by this phenomenon. Obviously, anything that effects the controls of an EV can decrease the safety of the vehicle. The low-frequency magnetic fields in an electronic vehicle are largely...
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...
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...
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 limits...
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
Digital Privacy-How do we Achieve it?
Digital Privacy-How do we Achieve it? Undoubtably, today's hackers are becoming more sophisticated. The news brings stories daily about ransomware, security breaches, and identity theft. How can we protect ourselves from these personal attacks? Many of these crimes can be prevented logically. Protecting electronic devices with updated antivirus programs is mandatory. Common sense data security measures are important in daily situations. These include not leaving a computer open when you leave the workspace, and not opening emails and links that...
11May