Electromagnetic Immunity and Susceptibility Testing
There are numerous standards for evaluating electromagnetic immunity and susceptibility. This testing is performed to determine if a product can function as specified when exposed to electrical, magnetic, and radio frequency, emissions and disturbances. MIL-STD-461 The most prevalent standard for developmental stage electromagnetic compatibility evaluation of military and aerospace products is MIL-STD-461. This standard is […]
Training for Business Requirements
Training for business requirements is essential for establishing a knowledge base and organizational culture capable of turning policies into actions. Appropriate training must be provided to personnel at all levels within an organization along with refreshers courses to ensure competency. Training for Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 requires that an organization provide the necessary resources […]
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Laboratory Tests
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense Test Method Standard containing test methods that replicate environmental effects on equipment. This testing is primarily intended for Developmental Test and Evaluation to verify a product’s ability to meet design specifications and customer requirements. Test Tailoring MIL-STD-810 emphasizes the importance of the test […]
Test Program Documentation for Product Evaluation
Properly developed test program documentation is critical for effective environmental and EMI/EMC developmental test and evaluation. In many cases however, this essential element is deficient or lacking all together. This can lead to an incomplete or inaccurate analysis of a product and lead to costly product recalls, redesigns, and retesting. Life Cycle Environmental Profile There […]
Physical and Environmental Security Requirements
Physical and environmental security is a growing concern for businesses striving to comply with cybersecurity and export compliance requirements. These requirements include physical access control, monitoring, visitor access records, and various levels of policies and procedures. Cybersecurity Physical Access Controls It is essential that enterprises protect proprietary, personal, and transactional data. Information Security Management Systems […]