Re: Interaction between LISN and EUT

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
What do you mean by interaction? The LISN functions as a source or load impedance, depending on how you view noise current flow. To what other interaction do you refer? From: Derek Walton lfresea...@aol.com Organization: L F Research Reply-To: lfresea...@aol.com List-Post:

RE: Interaction between LISN and EUT

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi Derek, You can find information on this, as well as the effects of power supply filter configurations on LISN measurements in chapter 9 of Clayton Paul's book an Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility. The ISBN number for this book is 0-471-54927-4. Wayne Cooke Hardware Engineer,

Interaction between LISN and EUT

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hi everyone, does anyone have suggestions for a good paper to read in order to fully understand the interaction between a LISN and an EUT. It seems I find references, but most need to pe purchased first before learning if they are on this topic. I own all the IEEE EMC transactions, but not an

RE: On the Subject of Telephones

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
As I recall from the days of my youth in the Military, we had a simple system that allowed us to have three phones on two wires. Each end had a center-tapped transformer with the center tap being connected to Earth ground. The three conversations were carried line 1 - line 2, line 1 -

Re: On the Subject of Telephones

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message be3336be85968d49be01e66d6e365b1e01859...@sjc1amfpew01.am.sanm.corp, dated Fri, 19 Jan 2007, Tarver, Peter peter.tar...@sanmina-sci.com writes This has been circulating on the internet for nearly 10 years (that I'm aware of). I recall seeing it mentioned on Snopes as an urban myth,

RE: On the Subject of Telephones

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
This has been circulating on the internet for nearly 10 years (that I'm aware of). I recall seeing it mentioned on Snopes as an urban myth, but that could be wrong (that site is blocked at work as 'entertainment,' so I can't confirm that at the moment). When I first saw the story, it mentioned

RE: China RoHS - EFUP number

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dan and Chris, I'm sorry if I'm a little late on this conversation but, what does the Chinese recycling mark look like and when does it have to appear on the product? Thanks for your help in advance. Joe Burch TAC,INC. _ From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On

RE: China RoHS - EFUP number

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dan, Yes I agree about needing to stay labeled with the rest of the herd – I have seen one PSU supplier state they will be using 25. Labels – this is the only viable one we have found – they do set specific periods but have a custom period option too: http://www.labelident.com

RE: China RoHS - EFUP number

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Chris, It is probably more important that your number falls somewhere near the average of what other similar products state, that way you don't stick out which could expose you to further scrutiny. Too bad the appendix isn't completely filled out with the suggested or average use periods by

China RoHS - EFUP number

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
It would seem the final version of the “General Rule of EFUP for EIP” will provide some indicative figures to use for various types of EIP. However for now we are left with the draft guide available here: http://www..rohs-international.com/fi es//General_rule_of_Environment_Friendl

RE: Outside the realm of standards

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Thanks for all contributions. I think the result of what you are saying is that the analysis should only consider the product and a single individual. If the risk to an individual is substantially low, then the product is safe. Thanks to John for his observation that religious history shows

Job Posting - Product Certification Engineer - Milwaukee, WI

2007-01-19 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Folks If you or someone you know is interested, please apply through Eatonjobs.com. External Job Title Product Certification Engineer - Milwaukee, WI AutoReqId 16704BR Group/Division Electrical Group - ECO/ICD Function