Designing medical equipment for electromagnetic compatibility.
In his second article on EMC, the author exhorts design engineers to integrate EMC from the very outset.  Apart from the obvious benefits to manufacturers, the increasing use of digital electronics in medical equipment means that operating problems can be hazardous to life.  In support of his proposal, the author provides practical information on ways to minimize and shield against electromagnetic emissions; these include recommendations for selecting or installing a clock oscillator, the use of continuous-power planes to reduce radiated emissions, filtering techniques, and tips on case design.
Radio Frequency Investigation Ltd., Ramsdell, Basingstoke, UK.
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D004553:Electric Conductivity; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans