Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-07 Thread John Woodgate
In message caey+zho7p8ud3cpwftnkrbzvembc0fgrfclkaqrcoz4pdh2...@mail.gmail.com, dated Thu, 24 Oct 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: Big chip makers like Texas Instruments and others sell Eval boards to let developers test out a chip before deciding if they want to include it in

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
bericht- Van: Piotr Galka [mailto:piotr.ga...@micromade.pl] Verzonden: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:23 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC; ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Hi Gert, To Piotr: ESD test are normally carried out

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread John Woodgate
In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA48920A300@ZEUS.cetest.local, dated Tue, 5 Nov 2013, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes: Note that they are addressed to the member states and their legal advisors and not to the end users. That has been put forward

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread EMC Guy
Aan: EMC-PSTC; ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Hi Gert, To Piotr: ESD test are normally carried out on enclosure and connector shielding, not to internal circuits. HCP and VCP discharge are designed

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread Piotr Galka
Some 'experts' were recruited at some stage as 'advisers', but the selection seems to have been based on criteria other than technical expertise. As always :) or rather As always :( Piotr Galka - This message is from the IEEE

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread John Woodgate
In message caey+zhpwfgbq9ctmf5rn-dp6a6sr0tauarovia5ch3sd6sx...@mail.gmail.com, dated Tue, 5 Nov 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: .  Although I'm really holding on to Brian Kunde's interpretation of apparatus and end-user as described in the Guide for the EMC Directive. I wouldn't

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread McInturff, Gary
@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 7:44 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards I've been reading through all your answers and comments like through a good book. I still have no idea how the story will end! To follow-up

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread EMC Guy
] Verzonden: Monday, November 04, 2013 6:23 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC; ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Hi Gert, To Piotr: ESD test are normally carried out on enclosure and connector shielding, not to internal circuits

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread Piotr Galka
Hi Gert, It's not a absolute requirement for these board to be sold as a bare PCB. It has consequences for the prices of course but that is valid for each device, not for development boards only. Not agree. I hardly can imagine not development board sold without enclosure and destined to

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread John Woodgate
In message CAEY+ZhP=xo6m36mu3odkkmzxq8ma0cb360wphpzsnatt9vs...@mail.gmail.com, dated Tue, 5 Nov 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: It starts out very promising, but then it says: ...and that the equipment will comply with the appropriate rules before delivery to the buyer  The

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread Ron Pickard
Original message From: EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com Date: 11/05/2013 9:37 AM (GMT-07:00) To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Gary, You are referring to FCC CFR47 Part 2.803 (c)(2) --- (ii) A radio frequency

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread McInturff, Gary
: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 9:20 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards In message CAEY+ZhP=xo6m36mu3odkkmzxq8ma0cb360wphpzsnatt9vs...@mail.gmail.com, dated Tue, 5 Nov 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: It starts out very

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-05 Thread John Woodgate
In message 7gvlanbec00i8qwsu6b4is3d.1383671852...@email.android.com, dated Tue, 5 Nov 2013, Ron Pickard rpick...@rpqconsulting.com writes: However, please note the last sentence of the Article 4.3 paragraph, Demonstration may only take place provided that adquate measures are taken to avoid

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-04 Thread Piotr Galka
Hi Gert, To Piotr: ESD test are normally carried out on enclosure and connector shielding, not to internal circuits. HCP and VCP discharge are designed for this. My logic is: The idea of ESD test is to check possible events which can happen in normal use of device. The possible source of

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-11-04 Thread John Woodgate
In message 0D28C9BA9E9F4B019163BCA9DE6FACE6@MmPc24, dated Mon, 4 Nov 2013, Piotr Galka piotr.ga...@micromade.pl writes: When I first time read EMC (in 2002 - two years before we (Poland) joined EU) the question about prototype board was my first thought. Being not clear solved in directive

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-30 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
)104152426 F 31(0)104154953  Before printing, think about the environment. -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Verzonden: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 2:49 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-30 Thread John Woodgate
In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA48920A2D2@ZEUS.cetest.local, dated Wed, 30 Oct 2013, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes: Being/Owning a test house I am officially allowed to put into service non-tested equipment, and even non compliant equipment

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-30 Thread Ed Price
requirements for developer/evaluation boards No John, no jail for me. Being/Owning a test house I am officially allowed to put into service non-tested equipment, and even non compliant equipment without any restriction Regards, Ing. Gert Gremmen, BSc

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-29 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
about the environment. -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Verzonden: Monday, October 28, 2013 10:38 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards In message caey

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-29 Thread John Woodgate
In message FCA549BE3ECF9D4CB8CB8576837EA48920A2C6@ZEUS.cetest.local, dated Tue, 29 Oct 2013, ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen g.grem...@cetest.nl writes: I think the real reason for this exception going unnoticed is simply because they are shipped in small quantities (1 at a

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread John Cotman
[mailto:emc.guy@gmail.com] Sent: 25 October 2013 16:48 To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Hi Brian, Your summary is exemplary. It points out exactly what I have also read in the Guide, that lead me to believe that a Developer

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread CR
On 10/28/2013 1247, John Cotman wrote: Even if the EMC Directive is not applicable by virtue of the end user definition, the item looks as if it could well be in RoHS scope, RoHS also now being a CE-marking directive. If that is the case, it would at least need CE marking under that

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread EMC Guy
Thanks to all for the reminder on the RoHS II part of the CE-marking. It is still not burned in my head that they are now combined. I've looked at that Intel webpage disclaimer, and it really looks like something invented by their legal department to get out of EMC-testing their eval boards.

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread Ted Eckert
...@microsoft.com The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: EMC Guy [mailto:emc.guy@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 2:20 PM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Thanks to all

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread John Woodgate
In message caey+zhng2vxxykmy11nygckz5mgxk9jenkahdj2khnewuyn...@mail.gmail.com, dated Mon, 28 Oct 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: I've looked at that Intel webpage disclaimer, and it really looks like something invented by their legal department to get out of EMC-testing their

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-28 Thread John Woodgate
In message bce6e11441ea4a8bb0660c8fb12d6...@blupr03mb034.namprd03.prod.outlook.com , dated Mon, 28 Oct 2013, Ted Eckert ted.eck...@microsoft.com writes: RoHS II (2011/65/EC) Article 2, Section 4 (j) specifically exempts ?equipment specifically designed solely for the purposes of research and

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-26 Thread Piotr Galka
and put CE on it. Best Regards Piotr Galka - Original Message - From: EMC Guy To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Hi Brian, Your summary is exemplary. It points out

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-26 Thread Piotr Galka
Hi Gert, The boards you mention are supposed to comply with the requirements. and probably are. How do you expect them to pass ESD test ? The rationale (in my opinion) is to select any point where (during normal use) ESD can probably happen and have any effect. If the board has not case,

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread ce-test, qualified testing bv - Gert Gremmen
(0)104154953 Before printing, think about the environment. Van: EMC Guy [mailto:emc.guy@gmail.com] Verzonden: Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:22 PM Aan: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Onderwerp: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards Dear Group, Big chip makers like

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message caey+zho7p8ud3cpwftnkrbzvembc0fgrfclkaqrcoz4pdh2...@mail.gmail.com, dated Thu, 24 Oct 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: I would like to know the EMC requirements for, let's say the US and Europe (FCC and CE), on this type of equipment not intended for sale to the

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread EMC Guy
the environment.* ** ** ** ** *Van:* EMC Guy [mailto:emc.guy@gmail.com] *Verzonden:* Thursday, October 24, 2013 10:22 PM *Aan:* EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG *Onderwerp:* [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards ** ** Dear Group, Big chip makers like Texas

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread John Woodgate
In message caey+zhmv+erfxd--dvutjklyva7wbr1dtjdkjxfqyj6m5lg...@mail.gmail.com, dated Fri, 25 Oct 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: .  My literature research did not come up with anything helpful, especially for Europe As I explained, you will not find anything explicit about this

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread Kunde, Brian
Message- From: John Woodgate [mailto:j...@jmwa.demon.co.uk] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 6:22 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards In message caey+zhmv+erfxd--dvutjklyva7wbr1dtjdkjxfqyj6m5lg...@mail.gmail.com, dated Fri, 25 Oct 2013

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread EMC Guy
6:22 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards In message caey+zhmv+erfxd--dvutjklyva7wbr1dtjdkjxfqyj6m5lg...@mail.gmail.com, dated Fri, 25 Oct 2013, EMC Guy emc.guy@gmail.com writes: . My literature research did not come up

Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-25 Thread Chris Anderson (cmanderson)
. Chris -Original Message- From: Kunde, Brian [mailto:brian_ku...@lecotc.com] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 8:25 AM To: EMC-PSTC@LISTSERV.IEEE.ORG Subject: Re: [PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards The Guide for the EMC Directive may be somewhat helpful

[PSES] EMC requirements for developer/evaluation boards

2013-10-24 Thread EMC Guy
Dear Group, Big chip makers like Texas Instruments and others sell Eval boards to let developers test out a chip before deciding if they want to include it in their design. These boards are usually not encased in a metal box, and are meant to be used naked on a workbench with often many, many