The Twin Cities Chapters of the IEEE Computer Society and the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society held a joint meeting in November, 2023.
Computer Society members addressed troubleshooting and mitigating Information Technology equipment problems that arise from EMI. Situational topics included WiFi routers and proximate equipment, aging circuit components, the integrity of shielding and grounding, cooling fan quality, and noise from power sources.
EMC Society members addressed the issues of bringing computational hardware to the market using robust EMI testing. Problems addressed range from product interoperability to more subtle failure of FCC requirements and other certifications.
After the presentations there was a tour of Element Materials’ Brooklyn Park facility. Element Materials has various shielded rooms and sophisticated equipment for modifying and testing customer products for radiated emissions as well as its susceptibility to interference from other equipment, among other certification services.
Pizza and light beverages were provided.
All photographs taken by Patricia Hanson.