ANSI Accredited Standards Committee on Electromagnetic Compatibility, C63®, initiates recognition program

ANSI Accredited Standards Committee on Electromagnetic Compatibility, C63®, has initiated a program to recognize individuals who have given outstanding service to the C63® committee over an extended period of time. Nominees for the C63® Outsta...

FCC inquires on survivability of broadband infrastructure

Under the auspices of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an investigation into the survivability of the nation’s broadband service network. In a Notice of Inquiry is...

Commission moves to ease video device regulations

Seeking to foster a more competitive marketplace for so-called “smart video” devices, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on specific steps it can take to facilitate the development and sale of such devices for use wit...

New Standard for Component Level ESD Sensitivity Testing

The ESD Association and JEDEC Solid State Technology Association today announced the publication of ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001-2010 for Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity (ESD) Testing – Human Body Model (HBM) – Component Level.  The product of a J...

Ham radio operator keeps his license

A Seattle, WA man has been allowed to renew his amateur radio operator license after a nearly two year battle with the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The licensee, David Titus, experienced a troubled childhood th...

Toy importer pays $2 million penalty, enters consent decree

An importer of children’s toys has agreed to pay a civil penalty of more than $2 million in connection with its alleged violations of federal safety laws. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the consortium companies, D...

FCC News

FCC seeks comments on interoperability in 700 MHz band

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has requested additional comments in connection with its efforts to expand deployment of public safety broadband networks in the 700 MHz band.

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FCC clamps down on violations of HAC requirements

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is continuing its strict enforcement of its hearing aid compatibility (HAC) requirements for manufacturers and service providers of wireless equipment and services, as evidenced by a recent flurry of enforcement actions.Read More

CPSC News

Fire hazard prompts recall of coffee maker

Walmart Stores of Bentonville, AR has issued a voluntary recall of about 900,000 General Electric-brand coffee makers manufactured in China.

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Potential fire hazard leads to recall of extension cords, power strips

The Howard Berger Company of Cranbury, NJ has issued a voluntary recall for about 12,000 indoor and outdoor electrical extension cords and power strips manufactured in China.

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EU News

New standards lists released for the EU’s Machinery Directive

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has issued an updated list of standards that can be used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements of its Directive 2006/42/EC, the current version of the so-called Machinery DirectiveRead More

EU Parliament renews concerns about EMFs

The European Union (EU) Parliament has formally adopted a resolution calling on the EU Commission and other parties to speed research into possible adverse health effects associated with exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

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EMC and Aerospace
Written by Jack Black, D.L.S. Electronic Systems and D.L.S. Conformity Assessment   

Aerospace equipment and systems are required to meet electromagnetic compatibility requirements to ensure proper operation and minimize risk to space programs. A standard has been established for electromagnetic compatibility for space related equipment and systems, SMC Standard SMC-S-008. The purpose of the standard is to minimize the risk to space programs with respect to electromagnetic phenomena and compatibility. A series of specific tests have been identified to confirm compliance.

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