Doctors at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine at the University of Berne used census and mortality data from 4.7 million Swiss residents to investigate all deaths taking place there between 2000 and 2005. Using a proportional hazard model, they found that people who lived within 50 meters of high-voltage electricity lines were more likely to die from Alzheimer’s … [Read more...]
FDA Posts Update on Cell Phone Safety
Just last month the Food and Drug Administration updated it web posting on cell phone safety. However, the reworded posting contains no surprises. According to the posting, the majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radiofrequency energy from a cell phone and health problems. It warns that RF energy can raise body temperatures to … [Read more...]
SAE International and AEM Sign Standards Development Agreement
The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) International and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOU) to further the development of standards for the off-highway industry. The agreement is expected to help off-highway companies reduce costs through pooling of resources and bringing greater stability to the standards process by … [Read more...]
EMC Test System for Automotive Electronics Complies with International Standards
The KES7000 conductive immunity test system for automotive electronics from Kikusui complies with ISO 7637-2, which is one of the EMC test standards for automotive electronics. The system includes the KES7700 series transient immunity tester and the KES7400 series supply voltage variations tester. The KES7100 dedicated application software system enables KES7700 series and … [Read more...]
Stand-Alone LIN Offers Better EMC Performance in Automotive Applications
The NCV7321 is a stand-alone local interconnect network (LIN) transceiver from ON Semiconductor that targets demanding automotive applications. This low-power, mixed signal device is a replacement for the AMIS-30600 single-wire LIN transceiver and offers superior EMC and ESD performance as compared to that earlier product. The LINv2.1 and J2602-compliant NCV7321has the same … [Read more...]
Webinar Details EMC Challenges in Both Wired and Wireless Applications
Well known test, consulting, and quality assurance firm Intertek has scheduled a “thought leadership” webinar entitled: “Conquering the EMC Challenges in Both Wired and Wireless Applications.” Current performance concerns range from handset and GPS sensitivity to hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for cellular and portable phones. This webinar will offer an overview of EMC, … [Read more...]
EMC-Compliant Driver ICs Target Innovative Under-Hood Applications
The ATA6833 and ATA6834 from Atmel Corporation are highly-integrated driver ICs for brushless DC motor applications such as fuel pumps, turbo chargers, or exhaust gas recirculation—applications that are continuously operated and therefore require maximum reliability. These new devices can also be used for premium class convenience electronics such as power window or seat … [Read more...]
Lodestone Authorized Arnold Distributor of Crystal-XTM – Soft Magnetic Powder Cores
Arnold Magnetics has developed and is proud to release Crystal-XTM as a new addition to its soft magnetic powder core product line. Crystal-XTM alloy powder cores have low core loss and excellent DC bias characteristics, which contribute to highly efficient switching. Crystal-XTM also offers significant size & weight reduction compared with existing powder core materials such … [Read more...]
ComReg Issues New Frequency Plan for Ireland
ComReg, Ireland’s telecom watchdog, has posted the newest Radio Frequency Plan for the Republic of Ireland. The last complete revision took place in 2004 , with numerous lesser revisions taking place in the interim, reflecting all relevant amendments and updates on both a national and international level applicable to Ireland. The latest edition details several significant … [Read more...]
Productive Vietnam-U.S. Energy Efficiency Conference Wraps Up
Our colleagues at American TCB, whose Mike Violette has shared his travel experiences with eNews readers in several previous editions, have forwarded word of successful sessions held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Organized by American TCB, Washington Labs, Ltd. and Rheintech Laboratories, this conference brought together a multi-national group to address the energy issues … [Read more...]
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