In recent years, ensuring effective electromagnetic coexistence between devices while maintaining safety and functionality has become progressively more challenging. This challenge is especially prominent within safety-critical applications, where any malfunction could result in severe consequences for both individuals and the environment. Rule-based approach vs Risk-based approachThe traditional ‘rule-based’ approach for managing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) relies…
Finding “50 & More Shades of Grey”, Unveiling EMC in Healthcare
A Day of Hope and Healing Discovery at MST Hospital In a world filled with hustle and bustle, we often overlook the extraordinary places where everyday heroes work tirelessly to make a difference. Hospitals are one such place, where the juxtaposition of vulnerability and resilience creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Real-life clinical environments are…
ETERNITY in the EMC Europe 2023
We are very happy to participate in the EMC Europe 2023! All the effort and dedication of the past years of research has brought awesome results for most of the ETERNITY researchers. We will have 4 special sessions and more than 10 papers to present at the conference this year. Such an amazing achievement for…
NWE III in Barcelona – Spain
Last week we had our incredible Networking Wide Event III, this time, in the beautiful city of Barcelona, that was hosted by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. We are on the third edition of the in person event, as we also had the Online edition last February! The purpose of the NWE is to give to…
Alice in Chamberland: Exploring Undermoded and Overmoded Regions of Electromagnetic Reverberation Chambers
Once upon a time in the captivating realm of electromagnetic waves, there existed a mystical place called Chamberland. This extraordinary world was filled with magical electromagnetic waves that resonated in captivating ways. In the depths of Chamberland, two distinct regions known as undermoded and overmoded had unique characteristics. Join us on an adventure exploring these…
ETERNITY Secondment at PLUX – Lisbon (Portugal)
During March and April, PLUX received its first ESR under the scope of the Eternity Project, ESR8 Nathalia Batista. Given the nature of PLUX’s devices, this secondment was intended to develop electromagnetic compatibility experiments with electronic devices used for acquiring biological signals from the human body. The purpose was to gather information on how these…
What are Electromagnetic Reverberation Chambers and Why Using Them?
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…