
Practical EMI Line Filters
helpful between the enclosure and the earth wire (middle prong of the IEC inlet).
In that case braided wire can also be used. In the past, major power supply
manufacturers had their own special custom-made metal brackets to connect the
earth prong of the IEC inlet socket to the enclosure. But nowadays, standard IEC 320
inlets with built-in metal brackets are directly available, such as that from Methode
Electronics Inc. at www.methode.com.
Some Notable Industry Experiences in EMI
One of the most stubborn cases of conducted EMI failure encountered by the author was
ultimately (and rather mysteriously) solved by simply reversing ...