MIL-STD-810 High Temperature testing (Method 501) is used to evaluate the effects of high temperature on equipment.  This laboratory test method is conducted in a chamber and can be tailored to replicate the anticipated thermal profiles during storage, transit, and operation.  This test is intended for evaluating short term effects of heat on equipment and

MIL-STD-461 MIL-STD-461 is an EMI/EMC standard for developmental test and evaluation.  This standard is broken out into nineteen various methods.  These methods include Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, Radiated Susceptibility, and Conducted Susceptibility. MIL-STD-461 testing includes radiated and conducted test methods.  These methods involve simulations of magnetic, radio frequency, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)

  Electrical Power considerations for MIL-STD-810 testing create a new level of detail for functional and operational tests.  The standard has placed increased emphasis in recent revisions, to changes in voltage, frequency, phase displacement, and other power deviations that are expected to be present in the normal operation of the device to be tested. Guidance

CVG Strategy MIL-STD-810 classes will provide you with the ability to develop and conduct an environmental test program.  Our two day course not only provides you with valuable information about climatic and dynamic test methods but also includes training in the methodology to correctly apply test tailoring.  This course is available online or onsite.  Ample

MIL-STD-810 Low Pressure (Altitude) testing is performed to evaluate equipment’s ability withstand exposures to low pressures.  These pressures may occur while the equipment is in storage, logistic transport, tactical transport, or actual operation.  This method (500.6) is one of twenty-nine laboratory environmental tests in the standard. Low Pressure (Altitude) Procedures The Low Pressure method is

The Importance of  Vibration Test Fixtures For most projects, the design of vibration test fixtures is often left to the last minute.  Regardless of your industry, vibration testing is one of the most important tools in product test and evaluation.  A well designed fixture will provide ample rigidity to prevent resonances that can result in

Water is a Major Concern in Product Ruggedness Testing Water is part of many test methods when evaluating product ruggedness. We live in a world that is predominated by the substance, and its effects on products for any application are severe. Because of this, products must be evaluated for their abilities to endure exposure to

Test requirements for equipment designed for use on military platforms include a number of power quality standards.  These standards evaluate the equipment’s ability to operate normally when subjected to disturbances characteristically found on their platform of intended use.  They also place limits on the level of disturbance the equipment can contribute to the voltage distribution

MIL-STD-810H change 1 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests was released by the Department of Defense (DoD) on May of 2022.  Although changes in the standard were few, Method 509 Salt Fog has been entirely rewritten.  Method 509.8 is now titled Salt Fog / Corrosive Environments and is comprised of three procedures. Procedures for Salt Fog

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed guidance for medical equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) information to be submitted before an electrical medical device that is manufactured in the United States is marketed.  This guidance updates previous submission recommendations released in 2016.  Its intent is to provide clarification of what the FDA will consider in

EMI emission test failures for compliance testing are a major cause of product development delays because most products fail in their first trip to the lab.  Radiated Emissions is the most common problem for developmental electronic products and one that is often difficult to mitigate.  This holds true for both military and commercial products. Radiated

Defining MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-810H – Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense (DoD) test standard to evaluate the effects of environmental stresses on materiel that are likely to occur during all phases of service life.  Using MIL-STD-810 effectively in product development is of great importance to developers of military equipment. Over and

AIAA S-121A-2017 is a test standard based on military standards MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464 that addresses EMC for space system requirements.  This standard relies heavily upon appropriate tailoring in the development of a test plan. EMC and Space System Applications The burgeoning New Space Economy is providing opportunities for a wide array of product developers to

The United States Standards Strategy (USSS) supports the development of economic growth through the development of standards.  This development is open to participation by U.S. companies in their respective sectors.  Originally published in 2000, the USSS was formerly the National Standards Strategy for the United States (NSS).  It coordinates the efforts of industry stakeholders in