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LightSquared Owner Pitches Network Directly to FCC Staffers

 

CEO of Harbinger Capital Partners, a private investment firm that owns LightSquared, a wireless broadband carrier, made a pitch to the FCC to approve commercial services. If approved, the company could put out 40,000 cell towers over the country. The FCC gave LightSquared a conditional waiver in late January of last year, telling them they needed to fix the interference … [Read more...]

SMT 20-Circuit Interconnect Solution for 25 Gbps Data and Telecom

 

The Molex Incorporated enhanced zSFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable Plus) Surface Mount Technology 20-circuit connectors deliver superior performance in high-speed telecom and data communications equipment. Designed for 25 Gbps serial channels in high-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel, the new zSFP+ interconnect assemblies are scalable for next-generation applications and provide … [Read more...]

iPad Case Diverts Radiation and Improves 3G

 

Pong Research has launched the Pong iPad and iPad 2 case, to provide the same antenna technology to tablet users. The Pong case diverts radiation away from the user, reducing the SAR by up to 82 percent of FCC limits. The case also provides enhanced 3G connection performance.Some cases will activate the iPad proximity sensor, which reduces 3G transmission power by 75 percent to … [Read more...]

Join an Exciting Tech Team!

 

We are looking for a freelance/part-time engineer, who specializes in the field of EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).  Strong writing background preferred to write blog posts on the following topics:Test equipment Standards Military EW EMC Testing CommunicationThis job entails two short meetings per month (telecommute is okay) and … [Read more...]

iPhone Combusts on Australian Flight

 

A Regional Express passenger’s Apple iPhone started emitting a significant amount of dense smoke, accompanied by a red glow after landing. The Flight Attendant carried out recovery actions immediately and the red glow was extinguished successfully. The matter was reported to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau as well as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for investigation … [Read more...]

Discovery Channel’s MythBusters Discuss In-Flight Cell Phone Interference

 

Discovery Channel's MythBusters have taken on more than 700 myths, from how hard it is to find a needle in a haystack (it's hard) to whether toothbrushes have fecal matter on them (they do). In a recent NPR interview, series hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage talked about the show, including myths about cell phones interfering with airplanes.Listen to the show.Learn more from … [Read more...]

EMC Standard for Radio Equipment and Services

 

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 contains the common requirements for radio communications equipment and associated ancillary equipment, in respect of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).Product dependent arrangements necessary to perform the EMC tests on dedicated types of radio communications equipment, and the assessment of test results, are detailed in the appropriate product … [Read more...]

EMC and the Smart Grid

 

In April 2011 this author published an article dealing with the threats and potential impacts to the future U.S. Smart Grid from high power electromagnetic (HPEM) threats including High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) from a nuclear detonation in space over the U.S., Intentional Electromagnetic Interference (IEMI) from terrorists or criminals who may attack and create … [Read more...]

Test Instrument Vendor Joins TD Industry Alliance

 

Aeroflex Limited has been granted non-council membership status to the TD Industry Alliance. TDIA is a trade group promoting mobile communications enterprises based on TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE, international telecommunications standards proposed by China. Aeroflex is one of the first global test and measurement instrument vendors to become a member of TDIA. Aeroflex’s TD test … [Read more...]

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