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Image of the Sun from Sept. 16, 2024 (left). Sunspots reported on Sept. 16, 2024 (right).

Solar Activity is Increasing, How to Protect Yourself from an EMP

Scientists are increasingly observing more and more sunspots on the Sun’s surface. This increase in space weather has the potential to cause electromagnetic pulses (EMP), or sudden bursts of electromagnetic (EM) energy, leading to major disruptions here on Earth. Increasing Solar Activity Space weather is an all-encompassing term for the variations in the space environment […]

Schematic design of an induction heating rice cooker

EMC Compliance Testing of Electronic Medical Devices

Electronic medical devices are complex instruments. They can not only keep hearts pumping and continuously monitor blood glucose levels, but they also have to keep working without fail in complicated electromagnetic (EM) environments. To keep patients safe, all electronic medical devices must meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. Definitions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

Simple illustration of a PECVD chamber.

PECVD: Revolutionizing Thin Film Deposition

Semiconductors are becoming an essential part of technological advancement. People use semiconductors in electronics, communications, computing, healthcare, military systems, and transportation. Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is one way to manufacture semiconductors. The PECVD method offers the semiconductor industry a reliable and reproducible process but that’s not all, it can also be used to […]

Fig. 5. Example of lightning current path in C-295.

Aircraft Lightning Certification using the FDTD Simulation Method

Lightning is just about the width of your thumb, but it can lead to fires, damage, and fried electronics. Lightning strikes an aircraft by lightning every 1,000 flight hours. This is why it is crucial for an aircraft to achieve lightning certification before it ever leaves the ground. When lightning strikes an aircraft the lightning […]

Resulting fields inside the enclosure using automatic PCB input in Ansys EMC Plus.

Avoiding Signal Integrity Issues in High-Frequency PCB Design

A good brand reputation can lead to increased sales, customer loyalty, and investor confidence. However, if products fail to meet customer standards, they could potentially destroy reputations. The top five consumer electronics companies with a positive opinion from shoppers in 2024 Q1 are Bose, Philips, Samsung Galaxy, GE, and Dolby. Designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) […]

Full vehicle simulation with Ansys EMC Plus.

Five Steps to Easier Full Vehicle Simulation, including Cables

Vehicles are evolving to become more technologically advanced. Thousands of individual conductors organized into hundreds of individual cable harness segments now make up the guts of a vehicle. All of the electromagnetic (EM) components make evaluating vehicle performance more difficult because they require including all critical cable conductors and harness elements. Emissions, susceptibility, and coupling […]

Close up look at a metalens.

Rethinking Optics- How EMA is Supporting the Push for Metalenses

Most of us use a smartphone daily. It lets us connect with loved ones, send emails on the go, and take pictures wherever we are. Today’s smartphone cameras are producing quality images, closing the gap between phones and traditional cameras. Built-in cameras, more specifically the lens system, are one of the most expensive parts of […]

Aerospace simulation using Ansys EMC Plus

Four Steps to Quicker Aerospace E3 Results with Ansys EMC Plus

Inside the hull of an airplane, luggage hidden alongside the cables that keep the aircraft running. Every plane is susceptible to lightning which could fry the cables and render the plane useless. For this reason, aircraft must meet certain requirements before it can fly to make sure it is never in danger. Aerospace simulation helps […]

Visual look at the phases of a total solar eclipse.

Preparing for a Total Solar Eclipse

For the first time in seven years, North America is preparing for a total solar eclipse The total solar eclipse will cover portions of Mexico, the U.S., and Canada on April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse is when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, as seen in Figure 1. This blocks the face […]

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