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CISPR 25 Compliance: EMC Field Mapping Strategy That Works

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EMC Field

Do you know the fastest way to derail an automotive launch? Well, it’s definitely failing the automotive EMC certification and that too at the final compliance stage. Apparently, It’s not just a re-test fee or lab booking headache.Rather, it delays the entire launch. Plus, it halts production lines and supplier penalties. Also,  a major hit on the … Read more

ECAD Library Risk: How to Prevent Costly Footprint Errors in Automotive PCBs

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ECAD Library Risk

Well, it was just a pad! That too just a single one! So, the board looked fine and the design passed the initial DRC. Also, the prototype even powered up. But one single misaligned pad in a critical IC footprint caused a full system failure after final assembly. Consequently, the part overheated, the board failed up and … Read more