Looking beyond the equipment, EMC compliance hinges on precise antenna performance. This blog examines how construction materials, proper setup techniques, and regular maintenance affect measurement accuracy. Learn why high-conductivity metals, careful calibration, and consistent care are essential for reliable testing that ensures your products meet regulatory standards.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also stepping up its efforts to identify FDA-cleared medical devices that have been subsequently modified and that no longer fall within the scope of their original clearance.
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Navigating the complex world of ESD testing standards? This blog examines how discharge parameters vary across standards, from aerospace's CS118 to automotive's ISO 10605. Discover how resistance and capacitance values affect test severity and learn when to apply custom parameters for your specific threat environment.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising medical device manufacturers to take steps to verify the accuracy and reliability of third-party testing data before submitting it to the FDA.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a major investigation into entities operating in the U.S. that are aligned with China’s Communist Party (CCP) and whose communications equipment has been placed on the FCC’s Covered List.
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This practical guide explores the critical challenges of electromagnetic compatibility in modern consumer electronics, from smartphones to wearables. Learn key design strategies for managing interference in increasingly compact devices with real-world examples.
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The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released for public comment a draft of a Quick Start Guide for its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
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How can the EMI/EMC community continue to blame this accident on electromagnetic interference (EMI) from the USS Forrestal’s on-board AN-SPS-43 search radar when the official US Navy inquiry comes to different conclusions?
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The Commission of the European Union (EU) has published its biennial report monitoring consumer sentiment across the EU in connection with consumer conditions in the Union.
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Change is the only constant. A product lifecycle approach underpinned by a proactive and reactive regulatory and compliance strategy is key to success. Using digital tools to augment that process generates faster yet reliable data and results to bring safer medical devices to market that improve patient outcomes.
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This series of articles delves into the design principles of power filters for switched-mode power converters and similar applications, focusing on conducted and radiated emissions. Part 2 will examine specific aspects of switched power converters.
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This first installment in a two-part series evaluates inductor impedance using S11 parameters across one-port shunt, two-port shunt, and two-port series methodologies. Experimental results reveal significant discrepancies between measured values and manufacturer specifications, highlighting limitations in S11-based impedance characterization techniques.
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The teaser maintains a technical, authoritative tone that should appeal to engineering professionals while highlighting the article's key experimental findings. It addresses the misconceptions about AC ionizer safety and emphasizes the quantitative approach taken in the study, which should generate interest among readers concerned with ESD protection in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
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Ensuring precision in high-voltage testing demands rigorous instrument calibration, with certified laboratories meticulously aligning measurements to national standards for uncompromising accuracy and reliability.
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Advancing medical acoustic microscopy through innovative digital techniques: maximizing echo detection, enabling high-speed scanning, and achieving precise, synchronized ultrasonic imaging.
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Learn how to perform in-house conducted emissions testing for DC-powered devices like automotive and medical equipment, using simple test setups and filters to reduce electromagnetic noise across various frequency ranges.
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IEEE's EMC Society invites students to compete in an RF source location challenge at the EMC+SIPI Symposium in Raleigh, NC. Three finalists will hunt hidden transmitters, with cash prizes awarded to the top performers.
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FCC warns of sophisticated "Grandparent Scam" targeting seniors, where robocallers impersonate relatives using personal details and AI-cloned voices to fabricate emergencies and trick victims into sending cash to fraudulent collectors.
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Part 3 of our HIRF series examines four electromagnetic test environments protecting aircraft, explains certification levels based on failure severity, and demonstrates how understanding aircraft shielding can reduce cost and weight while maintaining safety standards.
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The Enforcement Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is continuing its efforts to stem the incidence of pirate radio operations in the U.S. with another round of proposed fines of nearly $400,000.
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