The second week of Industry Canada’s auction of available wireless spectrum saw bidding exceed $2 billion. By round 16 on Monday, June 2 bidding totals had passed the $1 billion to $1.5 billion projected by a number of industry analysts. The auction is expected to continue for another few weeks. Forty percent of the available spectrum is available only to new entrants into the … [Read more...]
Reminder: Hearing Aid Compatibility Agents Must Be in Place
The Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission released the 2008 Hearing Aid Compatibility Report and Order on February 28, 2008. The obligations placed on wireless handset manufacturers and public mobile service providers became effective on June 6, 2008. Specifically, the Commission amended section 68.418 of the hearing aid compatibility … [Read more...]
UK Researchers’ Terahertz Pulses Could Boost Medical Imaging Technology
Scientists at Britain’s University of Strathclyde have developed a technology for producing terahertz pulses—a safe form of radiation that could be used in medical imaging, biological research, or homeland security. The nanotechnology, developed by Dr Klaas Wynne and Gregor H. Welsh, can be used to cultivate a range of imaging technologies from new machines to detect cancerous … [Read more...]
New Study Will Assess the Effects of Mobile Phones on Health
Yet another study will attempt to assess the impact of the EM radiation from mobile phones on long-term health. A new study on long-term health consequences such as brain cancer and neurodegenerative disease will be undertaken at Imperial College, London. The study, known as COSMOS, is led byProfessor Paul Elliott from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, The £3.1 … [Read more...]
Tumor Location System Uses EM Transponders for Targeted Cancer Treatment
The Calypso® 4D Localization System from Seattle, WA-based Calypso Medical Technologies is a proprietary tumor localization system that utilizes miniaturized implanted devices (Beacon® electromagnetic transponders) that continuously, accurately, and objectively pinpoint the location of tumors for improved accuracy in radiation therapy. This system addresses two major issues in … [Read more...]
Ferromagnetic Detection Technology Assures MRI Safety
The Ferroguard® Beacon from ETS-Lindgren is the latest addition to its MRI safety detection technology. The innovative Ferroguard™ Beacon provides advanced visual warning of the presence of harmful ferrous material. Using incremental, multi-colored warning lights, it minimizes the need for the activation of an audible alarm by providing visual notification. This new device is … [Read more...]
IC Family Provides Surge Protection for Implantable Medical Devices
The ZL70270, ZL70271, ZL70272, ZL70273, ZL70274, and ZL70288 from Zarlink Semiconductor make up a family of transient surge suppressing devices designed specifically for implanted medical devices. Five-, six-, and seven- terminal models are available. The device terminals exhibit extremely low leakage during normal voltages and can, therefore, be connected in parallel with the … [Read more...]
Ofcom Issues Consultation on Digital Dividend
British telecom regulator Ofcom has issued detailed proposals for the “White Spaces”, the term used to describe those portions of the spectrum between digital television broadcasters after the digital switchover. According to Ofcom, these spaces could be used for new low power services and represent an important resource. Ofcom’s principal aims are to maximize benefits for the … [Read more...]
Canadian Spectrum Auction Could End Soon
As this edition of the eNews was being prepared for delivery, the auction of open spectrum by Industry Canada had completed round 85 and had amassed bids in excess of C$3.8 billion. Most telecom industry analysts expected the bidding to conclude within a few days to a week. Among the top bidders were Rogers Communications with bids over C$803; TELUS Communications with bids … [Read more...]
New York State Company Offers Military-Approved QPL Inductors
Gowanda Electronics, of Gowanda, N.Y., has introduced a military-approved RF inductor series which is on the military’s Qualified Product List per MIL-PRF-83446. Gowanda’s MLRF3013 series addresses a need in the marketplace for enhanced RF inductor options in military applications. The MLRF3013 series is designed for RF electronic applications in military, aerospace and defense … [Read more...]
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