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EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Becomes Mandatory April 2016

 

Elite Electronic Engineering highlights some of the changes between the current EMC Directive 2004/30/EC and the new EMC Directive 2014/30/EU in a white paper published October 14, 2014. It’s time for manufacturers, importers, and distributors to adapt their CE Marking conformity assessment processes to the new directive by April 2016. The new directive will be required for … [Read more...]

Popular Wall Plug Adapters Being Recalled and Replaced

 

Apple has determined that, in very rare cases, the two prong Apple AC wall plug adapters designed for use in Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil may break and create a risk of electrical shock if touched. These wall plug adapters shipped from 2003 to 2015 with Mac and certain iOS devices, and were also included in the Apple World Travel … [Read more...]

Swedish Transport Administration Leads Fight Against Mobile Interference

 

The International Railway Journal reports that 4G and 3G mobile networks are causing severe interference to safety-critical GSM-R radio communications. Sweden's railway sector is currently engaged in an intensive programme to combat the problem by a self-imposed deadline of July 1st. Kevin Smith, of Trafikverket, reports on the project's progress, "For mission-critical radio … [Read more...]

Additional Shielding Technology on New Smartphone

 

Korea IT News reports that Apple is applying a shielding technology that blocks EMI in the iPhone 7. It is a measure to increase performance while decreasing electromagnetic interference to major chips and to solve people's fear on electromagnetic waves from smartphones. The shielding is being applied to variety of digital chips, radio frequency (RF) connectivity (wireless … [Read more...]

A2LA and ANSI Recognized by NIST to Accredit Notified Bodies

 

A2LA and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) have been formally recognized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as an Accreditation Body offering Notified Body (NB) accreditation under ISO/IEC 17020:2012, ISO/IEC 17025:2005, and ISO/IEC 17065:2012. Currently, A2LA is the only accreditation body recognized by NIST to offer accreditation to all … [Read more...]

FCC, Title 47 of the CFR

 

MET Labs just published an article, “6 Steps to Successful FCC Testing & Certification of Electronic Products”, on their blog. Manufacturers who plan to market their products in the U.S. are required to meet the requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, per Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Most products that emit RF energy above 9 kHz, must … [Read more...]

Companies Partnering to Showcase Custom EMI/RFI Solutions at IMS 2016

 

Orbel Corporation, designer and manufacturer of custom EMI/RFI shielding, photo-etched precision metal parts and stamping; and Nolato, developer of EMC and thermal management solutions made of conductive silicone rubber, will partner to present a range of products at IMS 2016. In addition to extrusions, molded components, and dispensed gaskets, products on display will … [Read more...]

ACMA releases product compliance guidance for EMC

 

The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulatory arrangements impose compliance labelling and record-keeping requirements for the supply of an extensive range of electrical and electronic products, vehicles and products with internal combustion engines. The requirements are detailed in the: Radiocommunications Labelling (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Notice 2008 (the EMC … [Read more...]

Verizon Proposing to utilize LTE in Unlicensed Wi-Fi Spectrum

 

Verizon is pushing other leading carriers to move some of the huge volume of internet data from the cellular system to the unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum. The proposed system would consist of a combination of smaller cell towers and home wireless routers with proposed name "LTE-U”. However, Google, Microsoft, Comcast, and others, have been lobbying FCC to delay LTE-U’s adoption, … [Read more...]

ISIS Possibly Using Modern Technology for Encryption and Communication

 

According to NBC News, senior European intelligence officials say that France's ability to prevent attacks like last Friday’s is now challenged by ISIS keeping their electronic communications secret. “Officials believe the ISIS ‘geek squad’ is teaching terrorists how to use encryption and communication platforms like Silent Circle, Telegram and WhatsApp,” NBC News … [Read more...]

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