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Expert in Electromagnetic Interference
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Expert is an expert in many areas of electromagnetic interference (noise) and compatibility (EMI and EMC) and has 35 years of professional experience. His emphasis is on design and troubleshooting at both the equipment and systems levels. He has solved hundreds of EMI problems in a wide range of industries including computer, medical, military, industrial control, automotive, heavy equipment, power, welding, and communications systems. He is very knowledgeable in EMI design prevention techniques. In addition to consulting, he also lectures and publishes widely on the subject.
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Expert has designed, tested, and qualified numerous systems to stringent government EMI regulations (TEMPEST, MIL-STD-461, FCC Part 15, IEC and CISPR). He has designed and tested products to meet European Community EMI standards (IEC 61000), plus FDA medical standards. He has also conducted magnetic field and electromagnetic field site surveys. He has devised new test methods where there were no existing applicable standards.
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Expert has designed and tested numerous systems to IEC 61000-4-2 standards. He has isolated and corrected ESD problems with electronic equipment and systems in the field.
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Expert has solved numerous RFI problems between computer systems and VHF/UHF radio communications systems and cellular telephones. This includes both emissions (computers jamming radios) and susceptibility (radios jamming computers). He has conducted RF site surveys and has designed shielded rooms for RFI control.
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Expert has designed EMI shielded cabinets, enclosures, and rooms. He has also isolated and corrected shielding problems in the field.
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Expert has consulted on numerous power quality problems, including power transients, hum, high frequency interference, voltage sags and surges, magnetic fields, lightning, and grounding. He has conducted research on magnetic field effects on video displays and has done power line and magnetic field surveys. He has supported EPRI efforts on power quality.
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Expert has designed electronic equipment to meet nuclear EMP and radiation requirements. He has conducted classified research and advised clients of design techniques needed to meet EMP and radiation requirements.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Saint Paul, Minnesota;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Burnsville, Minnesota;
Saint Cloud, Minnesota;
Eden Prairie, Minnesota;
Minnetonka, Minnesota;
and Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Electromagnetic Interference, Electromagnetic... |
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Electromagnetic Interference, Shielding, Magnetism and... |
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EMC/ EMI, RF/ Microwave, Hardware, Firmware, Product... |
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RF, RF Linearization, RF Amplifiers, RF Components |
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1962
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B.S.E.E.
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Electrical Engineering
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University of Minnesota
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With Distinction
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1987 to
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(Undisclosed)
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Electromagnetic Compatibility Consulting Engineer
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Expert is a consulting engineer specializing in design, troubleshooting, and training of EMI/EMC-related issues.
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1969 to 1988
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Sperry Corporation
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Defense Systems
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Tempest/Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer
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He was responsible for EMI/EMC/TEMPEST systems design for military/defense contracts.
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1967 to 1969
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Control Data Corporation
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Design Engineer
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Expert was a design engineer for high-speed computer memory for supercomputers.
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1963 to 1967
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Sperry
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Defense Systems
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Design Engineer
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He was a design engineer for nuclear radiation-hardened integrated circuits.
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Associations/Societies
As an active member of the IEEE, Expert is a member of the IEEE EMC Society and Industry Applications Society. He is past chair of the Twin Cities EMC Society and present member of IEEE Signal Integrity Committee. He is a former member of the IEEE/ANSI working group on EMC in medical devices.
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Licenses/Certifications
Expert is a registered Professional Engineer, a NARTE certified EMC Engineer, and a NARTE certified ESD Engineer.
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Publications and Patents Summary
Expert regularly lectures and publishes on electromagnetic interference/compatibility (EMI/EMC), electrostatic discharge (ESD), power quality, signal integrity (SigInt) and related issues. He is co-author of three books and more than 100 articles on EMI/EMC.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Seven Mountains Scientific Press
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- Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry Magazine
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- Interpharm Press and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Press
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- Cahner's Publications
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Expert does EMI/EMC/signal integrity design and troubleshooting consultations on-site for product design and facility installations.
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Expert conducts EMI/RFI surveys on-site using IEEE standards as a guide.
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Recent Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on high voltage reliability testing.
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Electrical engineering expert specializing in grounding/shielding issues.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has served as expert witness on several product liability cases. Work includes investigation, depositions, and testimony.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Expert for consulting on EMF Jammers and potential health issues.
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Radio frequency interference expert nj for consulting on RFI/EMI on th Alcotest machine.
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Electromagnetic interference expert witness for consulting on personal injury defense of wheelchair manufacturer.
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Expert in electromagnetic nuisance concerning transmission of EMF fields between neighbors for litigation case.
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Expert in electromagnetism for consulting on impacts of electromagnetic fields from overhead power line.
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Expert in RF Technology for litigation case involving false claims of machine to tighten skin.
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Training/Seminars
He has developed and taught EMI/EMC/signal integrity design and troubleshooting seminars for most business areas, including commercial, medical, automotive, military, avionics and telecom. Topics include systems grounding and shielding, cabling, circuit design, design for EMC, signal integrity, and other customized classes. He gives the seminars on-site.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of: EMI testing services--FCC, IEC, CISPR, EU, EC, MIL-STD-461, FDA, SAE, TEMPEST, ESD, and lightning; EMI test equipment--spectrum analyzers, receivers, transient generators (power, automotive, electrostatic discharge), and screen and shield rooms; EMI components--filters (signal and power line), ferrites, capacitors, architectural shielding materials, EMI gasketing, transient protectors, shielded cables and connectors, and ground grids. He also has access to the following resources: published industrial directories; vendor materials; and nationwide personal contacts.
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Other Skills and Services
Expert and his partner, Daryl Gerke, worked together in a group that specialized in HEMP effects. Expert also has radiation hardening experience that complements HEMP. In addition, Expert has designed and installed equipment to stringent TEMPEST requirements. He has in-depth experience with defense agencies and has advised clients on design techniques needed to meet TEMPEST requirements.
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