Published Feb. 24: Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89/336/EEC.See the list in the Official Journal of the European Union. … [Read more...]
Spanish Group to Develop EMI Shielded Toys
European Plastics has reported that the Spanish Toy Research Institute (AIJU) is working on a project to develop conductive plastic formulations, using nanofibers, which minimize electromagnetic interference in electronic toys. AIJU is looking at using carbon nanofibres in thermoplastics such as PE and PP to facilitate electrostatic dissipation, electrostatic painting and … [Read more...]
EU: Updated List of Harmonized Standards
An updated consolidated list of harmonized standards in the framework of the RTTE Directive (1999/5/EC) was published on Dec. 29 in the Official Journal of the European Union. View the document … [Read more...]
Swiss Company Buys Hong Kong-Based EMC Lab
The Swiss company SGS SA recently acquired International Electrical Certification Centre Ltd (IECC), a Hong Kong-based Electromagnetic Compatibility and Product Safety testing laboratory. Accreditations held by IECC include the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS), FCC (USA), IC (Canada) C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand), CSA (Canada/USA). Privately owned, IECC … [Read more...]
European Standards Groups Agree on Micro-USB
European standardization bodies CEN-CENELEC and ETSI have agreed to make micro-USB the standard interface port for smartphones in Europe. The standards allow for interoperability, i.e. the common charger is compatible with data-enabled mobile telephones of different brands. They also take account of safety risks and electro-magnetic emissions and ensure that common chargers … [Read more...]
Group Stresses Importance of Rigorous E-Toy Testing
As electronic toys prove more popular, toy manufacturers stand to benefit from the testing of their E-toys to ensure regulatory compliance in a number of areas including electromagnetic compatibility testing, according to the SGS Group. Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive, electromagnetic compatibility testing and various kinds of electrical … [Read more...]
The Effects of the New ESD Standard on ESD Simulators
Bruno Straumann, Senior Development Engineer,Haefely Test AG Basel, Switzerland. INTRODUCTION The new IEC 61000-4-2 Edition 2 standard, which replaces IEC 61000-4-2 Edition 1 1995, was initially announced in December 2008. Based on the revised IEC standard, the identical European standard EN 61000-4-2:2009 was also released. The new EN standard can already be applied for ESD … [Read more...]
HEMP Filter Design To Meet MIL -STD-188-125 PCI Test Requirements
ABSTRACT Philosophies for the best method of HEMP protection have been around for a long time. MIL-STD-188-125 -1 and -2 are more recent specifications for defining requirements for HEMP protection. They specify PCI (pulse current injection) testing techniques to demonstrate the integrity of the protection system, but require specialist test equipment capable of injecting high … [Read more...]
Europe Resources
A directory of European standards and testing organizations, associations, notified bodies and other reference information. STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS CEN, the European Committee for Standardization CEN is a provider of European Standards and technical specifications. It is a recognized European organization according to Directive 98/34/EC for the planning, drafting and … [Read more...]
A Change in International EMC Legislation: Do Industrial Premises Become Outlawed?
During the last few years, many new EMC standards have been adopted; however, more and more standards are outside the scope of formal EMC legislation. The recent change in scope of IEC ACEC, CISPR and the new European EMC Directive creates new challenges for industry, as their focus will be aimed at the protection of the general broadcasting and communication services and of … [Read more...]
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