San Diego Test Equipment Symposium (SDTES)
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## SDTES 2025: San Diego's Premier Test & Measurement Symposium
Advanced Test Equipment Corp. (ATEC) invites you to the San Diego Test Equipment Symposium (SDTES) on October 14, 2025 in San Diego, California.
Nestled in the tech and innovation hub that is Sorrento Valley, Advanced Test Equipment Corporation HQ will once again host the San Diego Test Equipment Symposium. Our team would like to invite you to get an in-depth look at what makes innovation happen, and to meet the great minds that contribute to the rapidly-growing tech world.
The San Diego Test Equipment Symposium (SDTES) is a test and measurement exhibition that brings engineers, business professionals, and industry experts together for a day of insight, connection, and education. Join in on our educational workshops, presentations by esteemed industry experts, live demonstrations and the opportunity to meet and network with engineers and professionals in the field.
## Dr. Robert "Bob" Scully
### EMC Group Lead Engineer (Retired)NASA | Colorado
#### Cable Shielding - Not Just a Job, It's an Adventure
Dr. Robert "Bob" Scully's presentation demystifies cable shielding in wiring harness design, examining common configurations and offering practical guidance to help EMC engineers resolve one of the most misunderstood challenges in achieving compatibility.
## Dennis Lewis
### Technical FellowBoeing | Seattle, WA
#### The Impact of Cables and Connectors on Radio Frequency and Microwave Measurement Uncertainties
When developing these high frequency measurement systems and evaluating system performance, it is common to consider the warranted equipment specifications. However, the error contribution of cables and connectors to the system uncertainty is overlooked. Impedance mismatch is typically the largest source of measurement error and is largely influenced by the cables and connectors used within the system.This presentation provides an overview of commonly used cables and connectors and discusses some of the errors associated with them. The impact of these errors on overall measurement system uncertainties is discussed. The presentation finishes with some practical examples and real world applications to help guide participants in the selection and use of cables and connectors and more accurately assess system performance.
## Clayton Forbes
### Technical Director of Product QualificationElement Materials Technology | Boxborough, MA
#### Introduction to MIL-STD-810 Method 514-Vibration
Clayton's presention is designed to provide an introduction to the world of vibration testing, a crucial aspect of product development and quality assurance. Take this opportunity to learn about why MIL-STD-810 is a requirement and how it will evolve in the future.
## Yibo Wang
### Senior Radio Frequency EngineerETS-Lindgren | Cedar Park, Texas
#### Delve into Software Gating: Flexibility Meets Performance!
This presentation introduces a new gating library that enhances VNA time-domain processing with seamless MATLAB, Python, and C integration. It incorporates the patented SEEG method to minimize edge artifacts, supports spatial and spectral analyses, and will be demonstrated live using a NanoVNA. Attendees will receive a free version of the library and tool for real-time hands-on processing.
## Patrick Bolliger
## EMC Sales ManagerHV Technologies | Washington, DC
#### Latest IEC61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Test Requirements
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) testing represents a core requirement for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) certification of electric and electronic equipment. This presentation will review and compare fundamental IEC 61000-4-2 parameters, requirements related to ESD test simulator, calibration and test setups, emphasizing on the evolution of testing methodology and standardization.
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## Jason Smith
### PresidentAbsolute EMC | Manassas Park, VA
#### Pre-Compliance Testing Tools: Designing for EMC Compliance from the Start
Jason's presentation highlights practical EMC pre-compliance tools and techniques for emissions and immunity testing, showing how early validation helps engineers catch issues at the prototype stage, reduce costly redesigns, and accelerate time-to-market while boosting product reliability.
## George Liu
### Applications Engineering ManagerPacific Power Source | Irvine, CA
#### Harmonics and Inter-harmonics: Testing Real-World Complexity with AC Power
Modern electrical systems rarely operate under “ideal” conditions. Harmonics and inter-harmonics—often hidden but highly disruptive—can cause nuisance breaker trips, overheated transformers, blown fuses, and unplanned equipment downtime. Replicating and capturing these effects in the lab is critical to ensuring products perform reliably in the field.
Join this session to uncover the fundamentals of harmonics, why odd vs. even matters, and how advanced AC power sources and loads can both simulate and measure harmonics and inter-harmonics. Learn how proper testing and measurement help you prevent failures, protect uptime, and keep systems running smoothly.
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