Electronic devices and methods for addressing external electromagnetic fields

An electronic system, comprising:

• a first electronic device, including:
• a shaft insertable into a target area,
• an electronic component on or within the shaft,
• a detector on or within the shaft, wherein the detector is configured to detect an electromagnetic field to which the electronic component is exposed,
• a receiver operatively coupled to the detector, wherein the receiver monitors an electrical characteristic of the detector to identify an effect of the electromagnetic field on the electrical characteristic of the detector, and
• a processor communicatively coupled to the receiver, wherein at least one of the receiver or processor determines the effect of the electromagnetic field on the electronic component, based at least in part on the effect of the electromagnetic field on the electrical characteristic of the detector;
• and
• a second electronic device, wherein activation of the second electronic device results in the second electronic device generating the electromagnetic field.

A method for predicting degradation of performance of an electronic system, the method comprising:

• operating an electronic component located on or within a distal portion of a shaft of an electronic device;
• monitoring a detector located on the distal portion of the electronic device, with a receiver, to identify an effect of an electromagnetic field on an electrical characteristic of the detector;
• and
• predicting an effect of the electromagnetic field on operation of the electronic component based on the effect of the electromagnetic field on the electrical characteristic of the detector.