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Patch antenna used for validation (right) and EMC Plus model (left).

Validating Radiated Susceptibility between Measurement and Ansys EMC Plus

When you are developing a product with electronics, including vehicles, you must meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Some designers now use simulation to predict potential problems ahead of EMC testing. In certain cases, simulation is replacing EMC testing all together. To increase confidence, there is growing interest in comparing simulation results to EMC testing. EMA […]

Four Space Applications with Ansys Charge Plus and Ansys EMC Plus

Engineers must consider several electromagnetic threats when designing for the harshness of space. There is the risk of arcing, material surface and internal charging, 3D particle transport, and dielectric breakdown. At EMA, we make it easier to analyze the risks that can lead to mission failure. In this article, we take a look at four […]

Fig. 1. Arc damage from the ADEOS-II Satellite caused by unmitigated ESD. Courtesy: NASA.

Comprehensive Charging and Material Characterization Services for Space Missions

The space environment is dynamic, complex, and harsh, leading to possible mission failures. Energetic charged particles emitted by the sun pose the biggest risk to a spacecraft and its components. A buildup of these particles can potentially alter a spacecraft’s material properties leading to electrostatic discharge (ESD) related arcing, degraded insulators, and other undesirable effects. […]

Map of Pittsfield, Mass.

Space, Fuel Tanks, and Optics: A Look at EMA’s Testing Capabilities

Western Massachusetts has a long history of innovation, with William Stanley’s Electric Manufacturing Company producing the first electric transformer in Pittsfield back in 1891. Today, EMA is continuing that tradition. EMA has developed a series of labs at our Pittsfield offices that can recreate the space environment, measure the impacts of lightning strikes, and more. […]

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EMA Joins the Ansys Partner Services Network

EMA is excited to announce that we recently joined the Ansys Partner Services Network. This opportunity facilitates EMA access for Ansys customers to EMA consulting, test, and measurement services. The partnership is expected to foster innovation, improve efficiency, and accelerate time-to-market for customer projects. Ansys Partner SErvices The Ansys Services Partner Network is a select […]

Optimizing Schematics: The Importance of Design Review

Devices must comply with EMI/EMC standards and regulations, but where do you start in the testing process? You can start by using simulation. This is a good option because you know how a product will behave, but it could end up costing you in the long run. “PCBs are so complex nowadays that if you […]

Simulation model of the rail system in Ansys EMC Plus.

Achieving Railroad Safety in Transmission Line Shared Corridors

In the intricate landscape of railroad operations, the emergence of inductive interference from electrical transmission lines presents a formidable challenge, potentially threatening both safety and the seamless functionality of signaling systems. Advance coordination by electric companies with railroads can also be a challenge. This was the reality faced by CSX in the Grand Rapids, Michigan […]

Location of the plasma library in Charge Plus.

Ansys EMC Plus and Charge Plus 2024 R2 What’s New

2024 R2 new updates are now available for Ansys EMC Plus and Ansys Charge Plus. This latest release continues to improve the user experience and workflow efficiency. ANsys EMC Plus EMC Plus is a device and platform level electromagnetic (EM) modeling solution. Application areas include electromagnetic environmental effects (E3), cables, EMI/EMC, and RF de-sense. Key […]

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