In the world of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, there are a variety of tools and techniques used to evaluate the impact of electromagnetic radiation on electronic equipment. One such tool is the electromagnetic reverberation chamber, which has been used in various industries to test equipment for its EMC characteristics. There are two main advantages to…
A New Approach to Ensure Safety and Reliability of Electronic Devices in Harsh Environments
In recent years, the increasing use of electronic devices in a range of environments has highlighted the need to ensure the safety and reliability of these devices in the face of harsh electromagnetic disturbances (EMDs). To address this issue, a new approach has emerged for characterising the susceptibility profiles of electronic devices to EMDs, known…
Research experience at Philips, Netherlands
The last week of September 2022 was very special for me, especially regarding travel. During that week, I first witnessed the best experience participating in a second network-wide event in Lisbon, Portugal; then, I returned to Belgium; and again, traveled to the Netherlands to start my secondment at Philips in Eindhoven. I was already quite…
Why do we need to adopt the risk-based approach?
Drawbacks of conventional EMC testing Electrical and electronic device compliance with Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards is a global requirement before those items can be commercialized, as EMC has become a critical factor for ensuring their performance, quality, and, in some situations, the safety of end users . The ability to achieve and improve Electromagnetic Compatibility…
Online ETERNITY Network Wide Event
Online Network Wide Event. This was a moment when the 14 researchers of the ETERNITY program were able to share the development of their research in the last 6 months, after the NWE in Lisbon. Despite having a different structure than a conventional face-to-face event, the online NWE achieved its most important objective, which was…
Why do you choose CW as a disturbance?
If you are already here, it means that you have the same question in your mind! My research starts with simulation and my job is to make a communication network resilient against Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). But, I always struggle with how to characterize this creature and what kind of EMI are out there. If a…
Warming up my research at MST
It was around nine ‘o’clock in the morning when I stepped into the hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST). Very early in the morning, for my Latin being a bit too early if you ask me, my colleague, Nandun, and I had taken the train to Enschede. Despite my sleepy face, I felt excited to…
Understanding the EMI Risk in Communication System
In general, electronic devices and systems could be susceptible to being undesirably obstructed through electromagnetic interference (EMI). EMI could interfere with a communication link and also with certain kind of devices, for instance, certain type of devices used in hospital environments that save human lives. This alarming condition is intensified by the fact that companies…
ETERNITY Network Wide Event II, at Lisbon (Portugal), 2022
The 2nd Network Wide Event (NWE) of ETERNITY took place from 26th September until the 29th of September in Lisbon, Portugal. We had the opportunity to present our research to the others ESRs and supervisors, learn more about biosignals, and enjoy this time to meet each other again. Monday, 26th of September The NWE officially…
Reverberation Chambers in Industry – An Interview with Prof. Frank Leferink
Wondering about the application of reverberation chambers in industry, I took the opportunity to interview Frank Leferink about the topic: Prof. dr. ir. Frank Leferink (LinkedIn, UT Homepage) is the Director Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) EMC at Thales, the Netherlands and Manager of the Network of Excellence of the Thales Group, and (part-time, full research) Professor…