Cellcrypt, a provider of secure mobile voice calling, recently announced that its cryptographic module has been granted Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 certification by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. The company notes that FIPS 140-2 covers a number of secure design and implementation criteria, including meeting certain operational … [Read more...]
EMI Test Laboratory Tests Smart Meters for Texas Utilities
MET Laboratories, a provider of testing and certification services, has been awarded a contract by Navigant Consulting to perform side-by-side accuracy testing for Texas smart watthour meters.Read more from MET Laboratories. … [Read more...]
Driving Cars toward Complexity
Automobile electronics were a recent topic on National Public Radio’s (NPR) Science Friday broadcast. According to an NPR transcript of the show, Dr. Ingolf Krueger, a professor of computer science at the University of California, San Diego, said “Electromagnetic interference is and has been a problem in cars that both the suppliers and the car manufacturers address already for … [Read more...]
2025 Automobile Technology
In exploring the future of the automobile industry, a Fox News reporter visited Detroit to check out the latest innovations, many of which will be standard on vehicles in the next two years. At Chrysler’s Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) lab, for instance, engineers test just about every conceivable radio signal, from Wi-Fi to GPS, to make sure all of in-car systems work … [Read more...]
Remote Doomsday Safe-Haven Shielded From EMP
A company is building a nuke-proof bunker under the Mojave Desert that is protected from electromagnetic pulses that could destroy electrical equipment. Robert Vicino, who runs the Del Mar-based company called Vivos, has collected deposits on half the 132 spaces planned in the 13,000-square-foot bunker in Barstow. Read more in the Marin Independent Journal. … [Read more...]
Call for EMC 2010 Volunteers
There are still a few opportunities available for Symposium attendees to volunteer. They include: • Registration Area - Sunday through Wednesday • Hospitality Room Host • Guide at Butterflies & Fleas tour, scheduled for Tuesday, July 27Symposium organizers will show their thanks to volunteers with free food and a chance to know your fellow EMC Members a little … [Read more...]
Call for EMC 2010 Volunteers
Organizers of the 2010 EMC Symposium are seeking volunteers in various areas. Compensation includes free food and the chance to get to know fellow EMC members. Indicate your area of interest from a list of volunteer options available.LEARN MORE … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Company Responds to Radiation Fears
Mobile phone company Vodafone has responded to fears raised by a resident about the effect of electromagnetic radiation on the town of Forres in Scotland. The resident claimed to have detected “unsafe” levels of electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere, which he says is affecting his health. A Vodafone spokesman said independent measurements of base stations have demonstrated … [Read more...]
Engineering Resins Contribute to New Generation of Electric Cars
New automotive grade offerings in certain plastics from Sabic Innovative Plastics are designed to help automakers with a number of electric vehicle issues. The new materials are important for shielding to avoid potential electromagnetic interference from electronic components such as inverters, electronic control units and the battery management system.Read more at the Plastics … [Read more...]
House Panel Questions Toyota’s Commitment on Electronics
A copy of a draft report by Toyota Motor Corp.’s engineering consultant Exponent recently submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee detailed throttle tests on seven Toyota and Lexus models. Accelerator pedals and other components underwent “intense” electromagnetic examination, the report allegedly said. However, Congressional Democrats … [Read more...]
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