The FCC has stripped a China-based testing lab of its authorization after uncovering a pattern of copy-pasted data across dozens of equipment filings. The action is part of a broader federal push against labs tied to foreign adversaries — raising fresh questions about certification reliability industry-wide.
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A former NASA engineer has developed a propulsion concept that could let spacecraft ditch onboard fuel entirely, relying instead on electrostatic energy generated inside a vacuum chamber. The system isn't flight-ready yet, but its backers see it as a foundational technology for the next era of space travel.
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Compliance testing labs are where products prove they're ready for the real world — but what actually happens inside one? This primer walks through the key steps, tools, and methodologies engineers use to evaluate safety, performance, and regulatory adherence before products reach market.
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The FCC has reopened spectrum bidding for the first time in years, putting 5G-grade frequencies across major metro markets back in play. The licenses were left unsold from a previous round — and renewed demand could shift the competitive landscape for wireless providers nationwide.
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The FDA has expanded its list of medical devices exempt from premarket notification, easing the regulatory path for manufacturers across several product categories. The updated guidance touches everything from hearing protectors to diagnostic test strips — with real implications for how quickly new devices can reach market.
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Vectawave's VBA1060-60 brings 60W of GaN-powered broadband performance across 1 to 6 GHz — with Class A mismatch tolerance, proprietary Quadrature Hybrid combining, and flexible remote control via Ethernet, USB, and GPIB.
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Vitrek's combined V10X and 964i platform brings intelligent automation to high-voltage cable validation — reducing manual test burden while delivering hipot testing, leakage detection, and digital traceability across EV, aerospace, medical, and defense cable assemblies.
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Narda-MITEQ's SLNA family brings COTS flexibility to space flight LNA applications, covering VHF through Ka-Band with gain options up to 50 dB and radiation tolerance up to 200 krad — from LEO missions to the outer reaches of deep space.
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Narda-MITEQ has extended its cryogenic amplifier portfolio with the CLNA series, engineered for operation down to 4K. Targeting radio astronomy, radiometry, and quantum computing, the new lineup draws on decades of cryogenic design experience and advanced semiconductor technology.
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Narda-MITEQ's ULNA series delivers up to 0.5 dB noise figure improvement over standard LNAs across a broadband 100 MHz to 40 GHz range — with drop-in compatible housings and InP HEMT technology built for demanding, high-frequency applications.
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Not all EMC emissions look alike — and knowing the difference can save your compliance test. Kenneth Wyatt breaks down how to use near-field probes to identify and interpret broadband versus narrowband emission profiles, so you can trace noise back to its source before it becomes a costly failure.
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The FDA has finalized its guidance on human factors information required in medical device marketing submissions, outlining a risk-based framework for 510(k)s, PMAs, De Novo requests, and HDE applications. Here's what manufacturers need to know before their next premarket submission.
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The FDA has updated its list of more than 1,700 recognized voluntary consensus standards used to demonstrate compliance in medical device premarket submissions. Find out which specialties are covered and how declarations of conformity can streamline your path to market authorization.
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Choosing the wrong oscilloscope can compromise compliance results before testing even begins. This practical guide walks engineers through the critical selection factors — bandwidth, sampling rate, memory depth, and built-in analysis tools — and how to match each to real-world EMC, EMI, and high-speed digital testing demands.
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The FCC has approved T-Mobile's request to incorporate data from the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system into its E911 emergency location services — a move the Commission says will improve emergency response and save lives without increasing device interference risks.
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The EU Commission is seeking public comment on draft guidelines designed to help providers and deployers determine whether their AI system qualifies as high-risk under the AI Act — with the comment period open through June 23, 2026.
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Getting a Bluetooth device to market in one country is a project — getting it to market in 30 is a whole other challenge. Grace Lin maps the regulatory landscape across major economies, from FCC certification to RF exposure rules and labeling requirements worldwide.
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MIL-STD-461H dropped in April 2026 with no new requirements and no new test equipment — so what changed? Ken Javor breaks down every substantive update, and why most of them exist to stop EMC lawyers from gaming the standard.
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Dropping a pre-certified radio module into your product sounds like a compliance shortcut — but integration choices can still land you back at the test lab. Cory Bradshaw and Craig Brandt explain what manufacturers need to get right before and after the module goes in.
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Before you can calculate shielding effectiveness, you need to know whether your material qualifies as a good conductor — and that's where loss tangent comes in. This deep dive connects the math to the physics, from plane wave propagation to practical near- and far-field shielding formulas.
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