Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Chapter Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society Chapter IEEE Central Texas Section Fall Planning Meeting September 6, 2014 San Marcos, TX
IEEE Central Texas Section EMC Society - Central Texas Chapter Overview l Description l Open to those interested in the field of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) design, test, and certification. l Members include technicians, engineers, consultants, and other professionals ranging in expertise from entry level to those of international renown. l See our web site at: l Primary Meeting Location l National Instruments l North Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, l Meeting Time l 3 rd Wednesday of month l No charge
IEEE Central Texas Section Chapter Leadership Team PositionNameAffiliation Online training Chair Ross Carlton National Instruments Vice Chair Jack McFadden Secretary Mark Maynard Treasurer Webmaster Mark Maynard
IEEE Central Texas Section Chapter Updates l Chapter membership steady at 57 active. l Meeting attendance averaging ~14. l Leveraged local companies for support. l NI, ETS-Lindgren, Dell, AMD l Coordinating speakers w/ Dallas & Galveston Chapters. l Held joint meeting with PSES.
IEEE Central Texas Section 2014 Chapter Meetings DateTechnical/ Admin TopicSpeakerL31 03/13/14AdminChapter PlanningAllYes 04/08/14TechSignal Integrity Characterization, parameters and techniques Jay Diepenbrock (EMCS DL) Yes 08/19/14TechThe EMC and Low-Voltage Directives of the EU Ross Carlton Daniece Carpenter Yes 09/17/14TechFrequency Domain Differential Decoupling Performance and Analysis Todd Steigerwald Carlos Santillana 10/15/14 11/12/14 12/10/14
IEEE Central Texas Section SWOT Analysis l Strengths l Availability of DLs and other speakers l Support from local industry l Teaming with other nearby Chapters l Stable membership l Weaknesses l Getting member input and feedback l Finding volunteers
IEEE Central Texas Section Chapter Plans / Issues l Opportunities l Conferences & tabletops l Increasing support from local industry l Threats l Members have less and less time to devote to volunteer activities l Membership is not growing in the USA
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