Re: [PSES] EN61000-4-8

2012-06-05 Thread Bob Richards
Given that is is a magnetic field immunity test, I would guess that any ferrous metal that would affect/distort the magnetic field would not be desired. I would be willing to bet that the standards people had that in mind, and meant that any magnetic metal should not be used.   Also note that th

Re: [PSES] EN61000-4-8

2012-06-05 Thread Derek Walton
Hi John, Yes I agree it's open to interpretation Can anyone on the list that partook please give me insight? Thank you! Derek. -Original Message- From: John Woodgate To: EMC-PSTC Sent: Tue, Jun 5, 2012 11:11 am Subject: Re: EN61000-4-8 In message <8cf1146b86de5cb-1a0c-d..

Re: [PSES] EN61000-4-8

2012-06-05 Thread John Woodgate
In message <8cf1146b86de5cb-1a0c-d...@webmail-stg-d14.sysops.aol.com>, dated Tue, 5 Jun 2012, Derek Walton writes: So, does this mean that magnetic metals can be used if they are over 0.65 mm? It's just not clear. Perhaps someone who was involved in writing the standard can help. -- OOO -

Re: [PSES] EN61000-4-8

2012-06-05 Thread Ken Javor
It sounds as if they are saying other non-magnetic metals, such as brass. Ken Javor Phone: (256) 650-5261 From: Derek Walton Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 11:26:32 -0400 (EDT) To: Subject: EN61000-4-8 Folks, I have a question about Section 7.2 of this document. Specifically, what metal is permis

[PSES] EN61000-4-8

2012-06-05 Thread Derek Walton
Folks, I have a question about Section 7.2 of this document. Specifically, what metal is permissible for use as a GRP. The wording of the standard is: "The ground plane shall be a non-magnet metal sheet ( copper or aluminum ) of 0.25 mm minimum thickness; other metals may be used but in thi