Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and microcontrollers are two critical building blocks in modern electronic systems. They provide programmable logic, processing capabilities and integrated computing and control functions, allowing designers…
Fifth generation or 5G is a new generation mobile network and a wireless standard after 4G. This technology goes beyond phones and connects various types of devices at a high…
Radio frequency waves clash against each other in a circuit with cluttered wiring and components, and this results in RFI radio frequency interference. This is similar to yet different than…
Conducted Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is an issue that arises when unwanted electrical noise travels along the conductors of a printed circuit board (PCB). These paths can include power and ground…
With the increasing requirement for performance-driven portable electronic devices, the need to reduce power consumption and extend battery life has become the utmost necessity. There are several ways of achieving…
Board level shields help protect the components and circuits on a PCB and control electromagnetic interference. This helps the board and final device to function normally, and which is why…
Radio frequency interference (RFI) has existed way before the advent of electronics and digital signals. This is a type of interference that occurs with telephone lines, radios, and the old…
Industry standards and regulations play an important role in setting manufacturing, testing, and other guidelines, laying a common ground for all manufacturers, devising safety pointers, and so on. This helps…
At the heart of every electronic device lies a printed circuit board. These boards are made of several electronic components that emit electromagnetic signals. These signals can cause interference with…
There are various types of EMI, out of which radiation EMI signals travel freely in air. Radiated emissions or electromagnetic waves of varied frequencies from a printed circuit board may…
Electronics manufacturers understand the importance of designing electromagnetic interference shielded enclosures for a circuit board. These enclosures are designed using various materials such as pre-tin plated steel, copper alloy 770/nickel…
Board level shields have emerged as one of the popular choices for shielding PCBs from electromagnetic interference (EMI). These shields are applied onto PCBs in such a way that they…
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) are crucial design considerations when designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). EMC ensures that your device functions without interference from other devices in its…
Coatings and shields are an important part of electronic devices, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and so on. Both these techniques offer protection to the board components, wires, and so on…
Copper shielding tape is a type of EMI shielding solution that can be applied to enclosures, PCBs and cables. It offers excellent performance as compared to other types of shielding…
EMI shielding helps protect electronic devices, systems, and components from electromagnetic interference. This type of interference can come from a variety of sources, like power lines, radio waves, and electrical…
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) whether on board or device level must be either managed or eliminated. This is because it interferes with the functioning of the PCB or device and may…
Printed circuit boards nowadays are complex with multiple layers, components, and so on. Additionally, the size of these boards is shrinking, these components need to be mounted carefully in a…
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) or noise is a phenomenon that occurs when signals from two components in a circuit or two devices on different circuits clash with each other. This leads…
When current flows in a charged conductor, it produces an electromagnetic field at about 90 degrees to the conductor. This current changes the direction of flow a number of times…
Electronic devices are a part of everyday life and hence it is essential that they have good quality PCBAs incorporated within for proper functioning. Often at device as well as…
A system-in -a-package (SiP) or system-in-package has gained immense popularity in recent years, as it supports miniaturization and performance. It features several integrated packages, which are enclosed in carrier chips…
Electromagnetic interference or EMI is a known term, and it means the disturbance caused by mixing of signals coming from various nearby or connected devices. However, nowadays, electronic components and…
Electromagnetic interference or EMI is the noise or disturbance caused by mixing of signals or waves generated from electrical and electronic devices. This may happen through conduction which is when…
A PCB is a core to any electronic device. It is usually designed for electromagnetic field interactions. At times, these electromagnetic interactions may interfere with the working of other circuits…
Speed, performance, cost, and portability have emerged as the high design parameters for PCB designers today. Densely populated printed circuit boards form the core of most electronic devices we use…
As digital electronic devices play a central role in our lives, electromagnetic interference is becoming a concern. Electronic OEMs are implementing various techniques to reduce the effects of EMI on…
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is a property of the device to maintain its compatibility in the electromagnetic environment. The EMC-compatible device is the one that doesn’t emit electromagnetic waves to the…
The demand for compact, dense, and feature-rich electronic devices is increasing every year. These devices feature printed circuit boards (PCBs), which are designed to meet their stringent performance requirements and…
You must be very creative today to effectively match the shielding solution to the size of the components and circuits on the PCB. Today’s RF engineers are faced with new…
SnapShot® board level shields by XGR Technologies were introduced in the market in 2002 by W.L. Gore & Associates. These shields have been successfully installed across industries, including industrial, medical,…
Electrical devices operated in close proximity may sometimes interfere with one another. This interference may hamper the signals and create disturbances in their function. For instance, this type of interference…
Electricity and magnetism are closely associated as the flow of current in a device forms an electromagnetic field around it. Also, a rotating magnetic field produces electric signals. However, the…
