Modular Enclosures Help Certify Resistance to Electromagnetic Interference

Feb. 1, 2011
One way to minimize hassles when certifying properties such as resistance to electromagnetic interference is to use predictable and well-understood components.
Resources:
Elma Bustronic Corp.
, www.elmabustronic.com
Luna Technologies division, Luna Innovations Inc., www.lunatechnologies.com

One way to minimize hassles when certifying properties such as resistance to electromagnetic interference is to use predictable and well-understood components. This was the approach taken by Luna Technologies, Blacksburg, Va., for its optical-vector analyzers. The analyzers characterize signals of optical components and must pass stringent EMI and RFI-compliance regimes. The company uses a Type-32 enclosure from Elma Bustronic Corp., Fremont, Calif., which gives customers several shielding options. The design is standard in the 2U and 4U sizes that Luna needed. A modular design lets the enclosures easily change to other heights, widths, and depths, and Elma also custom paints or powder-coats them and applies digital printing for customers.

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About the Author

Leland Teschler

Lee Teschler served as Editor-in-Chief of Machine Design until 2014. He holds a B.S. Engineering from the University of Michigan; a B.S. Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan; and an MBA from Cleveland State University. Prior to joining Penton, Lee worked as a Communications design engineer for the U.S. Government.

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