Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Rob, It's probably not the LVDS signals themselves. I suspect your clock is getting out by another route. Check your board layout for standards EMC good practices. You'll probably find the clock has coupled to something else. Regards, Brian Epstein ENT Consulting br...@epstein.net (805)

RE: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Rob, I have a bit of experience with this type of thing in automobiles. LVDS is definitely a great way to go. If the emission issues involve the FM radio then the emission levels are quite low. With this I have seen issues with common mode voltage (on an IC die) on camera boards causing CM

Re: Cross Reference between standards

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Evaluation Engineering had a cross reference to ISO standards. http://www.evaluationengineering.com/archive/articles/1203emc.htm The 2004 Annual Guide from Conformity Magazine had a similar cross reference, but I am having trouble with their web link. I don't know of a direct cross reference

Re: Cross Reference between standards

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
A major difference between equipment used in a ground vehicle vs. that used in a home or office is the presence of a metallic ground plane. That ground plane dramatically changes rf emissions and susceptibility, and it can of course act as an intentional current return path. That said, there is

Cross Reference between standards

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
By chance is there a collection of pointers to tables that cross reference national with international standards, e.g. SAE vs. IEC or MILSTD 810F vs. SAE J-1455, etc? EN 301 489-1 SAE cross ref? 61000-4-2 ?SAE-J1113-13 2. Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test 61000-4-3 ?SAE

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:52:40 -0500, rk...@daimlerchrysler.com wrote: The clock is operating at 33MHz; we have very NB spikes from 33MHz and on at every harmonic The lines are terminated 100 Ohm as per spec however; the screen schematics have been reviewed and are sound but the

RE: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
_ From: Bob Richards [mailto:b...@toprudder.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:05 PM To: ieee Subject: RE: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing Ed, I've always called them Parallel rod E-field generators. Emco sells one: http://www.ets-lindgren.com/page/?i=3107B

RE: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Ed, I've always called them Parallel rod E-field generators. Emco sells one: http://www.ets-lindgren.com/page/?i=3107B http://www.ets-lindgren.com/page/?i=3107B Note that this one contains the termination load internally, some similar products from other manufacturers leave the termination

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Rob, We used low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) interfaces to LCD displays on a number of products that I helped develop at Lexmark in the late '90's and early 00's. I don't remember the LVDS frequencies *ever* showing up in Conducted or Radiated Emissions tests. We did have problems

Re: red LED restrictions for China?

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 609e6c541b96344484a45ed7b6275d7a04a6a...@ca-evs02.pelco.org, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Summers, Chet csumm...@pelco.com writes are there any restrictions on using red indicator LEDs in electronic products intended for export to China?  I don't know about China, but in Europe,

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
My apologies John The clock is operating at 33MHz; we have very NB spikes from 33MHz and on at every harmonic The lines are terminated 100 Ohm as per spec however; the screen schematics have been reviewed and are sound but the radio Rob Kado EMC Engineer - Module Laboratory

RE: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
(I'm almost afraid to ask) Ed, why exactly were you doing this? :-) Bob Richards, NCT Price, Ed ed.pr...@cubic.com wrote: A while ago, I tried doing some brute force illumination of model rocket igniter squibs with a 200 kW X-band pulse source. While you can make some things happen, it isn't

red LED restrictions for China?

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hello listmates, are there any restrictions on using red indicator LEDs in electronic products intended for export to China? The former employer of a colleague apparently had some sort of restriction placed on its OEMs, strictly forbidding the use of red LEDs anywhere on their products.

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message of92f83c5e.3f325ca3-on85257272.006a8444-85257272.006a8...@wkamerica.note s.chrysler.com, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, rk...@daimlerchrysler.com writes Low Voltage Differential Signal. Oops! 'Abbreviation memory not accessible! Re-boot at earlier stage in life cycle.' The whole

Re: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message e6acec5be8405b4e936c9e9bccac10241b6...@bb-corp-be1.corp.cubic.cub, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Price, Ed ed.pr...@cubic.com writes Some military tests require illumination to begin as low as 10 kHz, where a biconical is totally hopeless. A main element 7.5 km long is certainly

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
I assume the reference is to Low Voltage Differential Signalling. http://www.national.com/appinfo/lvds/0,1798,100,00.html Ted Eckert American Power Conversion Corporation The items contained in this e-mail reflect the personal opinions of the writer and are only provided for the assistance of

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Low Voltage Differential Signal. Rob Kado EMC Product Development Engineer DaimlerChrysler EMC Laboratory CIMS 481-47-20 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Desk: (248) 576-6915 Mobile: (248) 467-0639 Fax: (248) 576-7045 John Woodgate j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk Sent

Re: LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message of86dc3d70.1ffad589-on85257272.0066abd8-85257272.0066c...@wkamerica.note s.chrysler.com, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, rk...@daimlerchrysler.com writes Does anyone have experience utilizing LVDS for displays, screens, etc.?  We have serious Emission issues What is an LVDS? -- OOO

RE: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: Ken Javor [mailto:ken.ja...@emccompliance.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 6:59 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing No published sources to recommend, but I offer the following observations: SNIP 4) At 100 V/m, you are pushing a lot

LVDS

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Does anyone have experience utilizing LVDS for displays, screens, etc.? We have serious Emission issues Thank you for any advice. Rob Kado EMC Engineer - Module Laboratory Operations DaimlerChrysler EMC Laboratory CIMS 481-47-20 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Desk:

RE: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
_ From: Haynes, Tim (SELEX) (UK Capability Green) [mailto:tim.hay...@selex-sas.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:04 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: RE: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves Monday has always been a bit dull until now! We

Re: Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 74ff013b0701290719k6cb34412o25a1854da8218...@mail.gmail.com, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Jon Griver jgri...@601help.com writes It is clear that such a device would have great difficulty complying with EMC requirements, so clause 36 of IEC 60601-2-36, the particular standard for

RE: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Paolo - Not knowing what electroporation is and being curious, I did some internet poking around. Electroporation is an in-vitro process that uses high voltages. Wikipedia, for instance, mentions use of pulsed 2,400 V, when working with bacteria. See

Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
John, You will be happy (or maybe not) to know that this approach is still alive and kicking with regard to medical equipment. A lithotriptor is a medical device used to break up kidney stones. Its method of operation is to produce shock waves in water by what is basically a spark plug. It is

RE: Shield design by rotating axle

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message e6acec5be8405b4e936c9e9bccac10241b6...@bb-corp-be1.corp.cubic.cub, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Price, Ed ed.pr...@cubic.com writes The disc decoupling concept will work, but I have an intuitive feeling that the disk will have to be quite large in diameter to be effective down to the 20

Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Paolo, If the Risk Management File and validation results show that the product achieves its intended function with acceptably low risk levels, then I believe that the regulatory authorities would accept the results. Of course there would likely be some discussion of the issues and requests for

Re: Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
No published sources to recommend, but I offer the following observations: 1) Moving the antenna closer to get a higher field intensity says nothing about near vs. far field. Moving the antenna closer will always increase field intensity (until you get very close to the antenna elements).

Re: Shield design by rotating axle

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message e6acec5be8405b4e936c9e9bccac10241b6...@bb-corp-be1.corp.cubic.cub, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Price, Ed ed.pr...@cubic.com writes The disc decoupling concept will work, but I have an intuitive feeling that the disk will have to be quite large in diameter to be effective down to the 20

Re: Shield design by rotating axle

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message fd5b080b52da9a41b44373344ac33aaa0b534...@segotn650.vcn.ds.volvo.net, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Gäfvert Joakim joakim.gafv...@volvo.com writes Or perhaps a ball bearing with some conductive grease, I guess it has to be conductive since an oil/grease film will ?isolate? otherwise. I

Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 20070129134628.m27...@elen.it, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Paolo Peruzzi standa...@elen.it writes Without any particular perscription, does it mean one can deliver energy without limits, provided the system is in compliance with IEC 60601-1 and it's succesfully validated for the

RE: Shield design by rotating axle

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: Gäfvert Joakim [mailto:joakim.gafv...@volvo.com] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 5:38 AM To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Shield design by rotating axle Hello Thanks for all your responses.

Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
John, IEC 60601-1 third edition clearly states (clause 8.4.1) that the limits specified do not apply to currents that are intended to flow throught the body of the patient to produce a physiological effect during normal use. Concerning IEC 60601-2-2, it looks like an elecroporation device

Shield design by rotating axle

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Hello Thanks for all your responses. I have followed this forum (passively) for a few years, and I am impressed by it. I will give all of your ideas a good thought. (I shall also consider changing the mechanical design so to avoid this problem). I do like a idea of a disc bonded to the

Re: electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Paolo, I think that you will have to rely on the leakage current requirements of the base standard, IEC 60601-1. The only particular standard which may have relevance could be IEC 60601-2-2, PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SAFETY OF HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL EQUIPMENT. You would have to check out

RE: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
From: emc-p...@ieee.org [mailto:emc-p...@ieee.org] On Behalf Of John Woodgate Sent: 29 January 2007 09:28 To: emc-p...@ieee.org Subject: Re: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves 95 GHz has a wavelength of 1/95 feet, about 1/8 inch, so each link could be

electroporation device safety requirements

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Dear all, does anybody know which particular standard (if it exist) should apply to a medical device intended to be used for electroporation? I'm mainly interested in requirements concerning limits on delivered power (voltage/current) and operation frequency contraints. Regards, Paolo Peruzzi

Re: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
In message 201048ea81ba0745aca78e4cc8839001c8b...@desmdswms201.des.grplnk.net, dated Mon, 29 Jan 2007, Haynes, Tim (SELEX) (UK Capability Green) tim.hay...@selex-sas.com writes Would a chain mail suit be proof against 95GHz or would the RF get through the gaps between the links? 95 GHz has a

Military RS103 radiated susceptibility testing

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
When undertaking a radiated susceptibility test to Mil Std RS103 using a bicon (horizontal) I encountered some difficulty in achieving the required 100V/m field at the low frequency range. A test procedure advised moving the antenna up to 700mm to the left/right to improve the field strength.

RE: Magnetic Defense Complex protects from Artificial Electromagn etic Waves

2007-01-29 Thread emc-p...@ieee.org
Monday has always been a bit dull until now! We are not going to try out the skin cream - we like our engineers to LOOK mature. Rumour has it that EM waves can be used to degrade explosives (as they can also cause explosives to explode). Some say that this is why 22/7 in the UK failed when