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Former EMC Society President Bob Hofmann on the Mend

 

Long time IEEE EMC Society member and past president Bob Hofmann is currently recuperating from a fall that occurred as he arrived home from a VCCI-related trip to Japan. Apparently, he sustained a fall and some head injuries as he was dropped off at his home. This past weekend, he underwent surgery to correct bleeding and remains hospitalized. The very good news is that the … [Read more...]

EU Member States Free Up Spectrum for New Mobile Services

 

On Monday, July 27 the Council of Ministers of the European Union agreed to open up a portion of the spectrum for the new generation of mobile devices. This approval was the last step required in a process of spectrum reform that already had the backing of the European Parliament and Commission.  In October of 2009, the 900-MHz band, which had been limited to use by traditional … [Read more...]

High Speed Suppression Chip and Array Family Employs Unique Air Gap Technology to Achieve Low Capacitance

 

RALEIGH, NC (July 7, 2009) – Stackpole Electronics, Inc. has announced the release of two new circuit protection devices designed for compliance with IEC 61000-4-2. The ESD/ESDU Series are high-speed ultra high-speed transient suppression chips with an 8-kV protection level for direct contact and 15-kV for air. The ESA/ESAU Series are chip array versions of these suppression … [Read more...]

Electronics Firm Expands Operations

 

Würth Electronics Midcom has expanded into a new office suite. The new facility is five times that of its former location. The new office, located in Milpitas, CA, is base to three field application engineers and four sales managers. The new office space includes a research and development lab dedicated to providing innovative solutions. For additional information, contact … [Read more...]

FCC and BPL Controversy: The Next Chapter

 

Earlier this week the Federal Communications Commission issued A Request for Further Comment and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Licensed U.S. amateur radio enthusiasts have long been concerned that the technology dubbed BPL (broadband over power line) could cause disruptive interference with their broadcasts. Readers of the eNews may recall that earlier this year, a … [Read more...]

House Subcommittee Cautions on EMP and Cyber Attacks

 

On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Homeland Security heard testimony about the nation’s vulnerability to an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack or a cyber attack on power grids. The Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology heard from witnesses drawn from both industry and government … [Read more...]

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