The Web publication NewsInferno.com reported on Aug. 10 U.S. health regulators have banned the import of the EPFX machine, a fake medical device which is purported to cure diseases such as cancer and AIDS. NewsInferno.com says the EPFX import ban is part of the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) effort to shut down a federal fugitive’s medical device empire.The site … [Read more...]
First Integrated, 2kV-Isolated, Quad-Output Power SoC
Akros Silicon Inc. has introduced an isolated quad-output digital power SoC that it claims sets a new integration benchmark for the isolated DC-DCs that are used in a wide range of industrial, datacom, automotive, medical, residential gateway, display and other distributed power applications. Built around Akros’ patented GreenEdge™ digital isolation technology, the AS1454 … [Read more...]
INTEGRATED’s ELECTRO Simulation Software Now Models Voltage Interference
Winnipeg, Canada – INTEGRATED Engineering Software, a leading developer of hybrid simulation tools for electromagnetic, thermal & structural design analysis, has developed a new feature for its ELECTRO electric field solver software, which accurately models transients such as lightening strikes. This was developed specifically for engineers and scientists who design high … [Read more...]
Health Risks of CFLs
In the most recent issue of its It’s Your Health newsletter, Health Canada examines questions about the safety of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs). In regard to fears regarding electromagnetic fields, the agency reports that at a distance of 30 centimeters from the lamp, EM exposure is well below accepted limits. The two areas of concern are the ultra-violet light … [Read more...]
EMI Filters Offer Optional Surge Suppression
EMI filter modules from Foster Transformer are available with optional surge protection and can be mounted with ¼″ quick connect terminals, allowing their installation where needed—even multiple locations within a piece of equipment. Fully encapsulated construction complies with EN 133200 and UL 1283, while a UL94 VO plastic enclosure increases protection against electrical … [Read more...]
Dual Power Entry Module/Circuit Breaker Targets Medical and Other Applications
The Type 6135 power entry module from Schurter, Inc. combines an appliance inlet and circuit breaker into one component. The series provides efficient and cost effective overcurrent protection and is particularly well suited to applications with motors. The IEC C14 appliance inlet integrates Schurter’s TA35 circuit breaker. The two-pole circuit breaker is equipped with a … [Read more...]
Early Bird Registration for Product Compliance Engineering Symposium Now Open
Those who register now for the Product Compliance Engineering Symposium can take advantage of special “Early Bird” rates. The Symposium, slated for October 26 through 28 in Toronto, Canada, will present the latest information in five key tracks: forensic engineering, functional safety, general interest, medical devices, and product liability.Learn more, or register via the … [Read more...]
Power Module Incorporates EMI Filter for Use in Medical Equipment
The ISL8201M from Intersil is a highly integrated power conversion module. It provides a high efficiency, low-noise DC/DC power solution in a thermally enhanced QFN package. Its onboard input filter supports low noise operation and reduced EMI. The small form factor of the ISL8201M conserves board space, and its integration of functions cuts procurement and placement costs in … [Read more...]
Amended Standard for RF Limits in Industrial, Scientific, & Medical Equipment
CISPR 11 Ed. 5.0 (2009-05) is entitled “Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.” This standard applies to ISM equipment operating in the frequency range of 0 Hz to 400 GHz and to domestic and similar appliances designed to generate and/or use radio-frequency energy. It covers emissions … [Read more...]
Team Will Establish Protocols for Testing of RFID in Medical Devices
AIM Global, the trade association for automatic identification technology, will partner with the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and MET Laboratories to develop testing protocols for RFID technology in a health care setting, as well as investigating the effects RFID may have on implantable medical devices. The team aims to have testing guidelines ready for presentation … [Read more...]
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