10Feb
09Feb
New Electronic Device? It has to “Play by EMC Rules”!
New Electronic Device? It has to "Play by EMC Rules"! Electronic Devices are usually made to make our lives easier. EMC standards are necessary for devices to work together smoothly. These standards deal with RF emission, susceptibility, and immunity. RF emissions are a byproduct of an electrical device. All electrical devices produce these emissions. The key is keeping the electromagnetic environment consistent for all devices. This environment is achieved by insisting each device meets EMC Standards. New Electronic Device? It has...
03Feb
Sensors are Everywhere! What can they do for You?
Sensors are Everywhere! What can they do for You? I have used this platform to talk about them in the past. I've talked about their use in automobiles, medicine, and personal safety. This time, I'm going to speak about their use in sports! It's getting near the time for the Super Bowl. Football is a sport that sensors can help improve several ways. We've all heard and seen the concern about...
02Feb
Have EMC Testing Questions, VTT can Answer them!
Have EMC Testing Questions, VTT can Answer them! There are many types of EMC Testing Standards, issued mainly by these groups: FCC (Federal Communications Commission), MIL Standards, EN (European Norm), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), and CISPR (Comite International Special Des Perturbations Radio). All of these groups have tests, test standards, and test methods. These tests deal with emission of and susceptibility to RF. Many products are exported to foreign countries and become subject...
27Jan
Smart Product Development, Think EMC from the Start!
Smart Product Development, Think EMC from the Start! Developing a new electronic product is challenging. There are many components in most devices. These components must work together in a shared electronic environment. This environment must allow all components to function optimally TOGETHER. EMC is obtained by fine tuning the components during development. A coach develops a team, making sure plays work in training before the big game. The coaches work with each player, making sure they can execute their job...
26Jan
Shielding Electronic Vehicles, RFI Challenges coming!
Shielding Electronic Vehicles, RFI Challenges coming! Electronic Vehicles (EVs) are coming, get ready for them! EVs are an answer to reduce the world's "carbon footprint" problem. Currently, the U.S. Government plans make all of its fleet EVs by 2035. The Biden Administration wants 50% of vehicles sold in 2030 to be EVs. New York has ordered all new passenger cars and light trucks be Zero Emission by 2035. Electronic vehicles will have more electronics than ever in the vehicle's "electronic...
20Jan
Comfortable Wellness Garments, Feel Great in Style!
Comfortable Wellness Garments, Feel Great in Style! No doubt about it, winter is here! We all like to be comfortable in the winter. There is nothing like coming home from work and slipping into comfortable clothes. The cold days and nights make us crave warmth. Wellness Garments are both comfortable and stylish for lounging in. V Technical Textiles, Inc. makes great garments for this season! Most people feel that VTT is a science-based company. In reality, VTT is a textile...
19Jan
Resistance Heating Warms us!
Resistance Heating Warms us! Winter is here, and resistance heating keeps us warm outside! People stay warm by wearing smart clothes that react to cold. Hunters, ice fisherman, snowmobilers and skiers can stay warm! Socks, gloves, coats, and vests can respond to ease the cold! The secret to keeping warm in lies in conductive textiles. Electric current is passed through the conductive material. The conductive textile converts electrical energy to heat energy! Our car seats, mirrors, steering...
12Jan
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread!
Embroidered Circuits Require Embroidery Thread! In the early days of smart textiles and smart clothing, wires ruled! Actual wires ran from power source to switch and on to the functional element! Wires developed stress fractures as the textile flexed. These stress fractures resulted in circuit failures. TPU "wire" was developed to correct stress fractures. The "wire" was conductive yarn surrounded by Thermoplastic PolyUrethane (TPU). This allowed flexibility of yarn and the insulation/protection of the TPU. This solution worked well as...
06Jan
