EMI and Other Factors to Be Examined in Qantas Airbus PlungeThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is carrying out an investigation into what caused a Qantas Airbus A330-300 to make an uncontrolled climb and dive that resulted in injuries to 74 passengers, with 51 requiring hospital care for serious injuries including fractures, lacerations, and spinal damage. Qantas … [Read more...]
British Health Protection Agency Issues Caution on Radiation from Compact Fluorescents
The British Health Protection Agency (HPA) called for some precautionary measures to be taken when using environmentally-friendly compact fluorescent lights. In some cases, these lights can expose users to ultra violet radiation beyond recommended exposure limits. The agency statement also said that people need not remove the bulbs from their homes but should limit their … [Read more...]
Block Shield Subsidiary Receives Contract from Major U.S. Auto Manufacturer
UK-based Block Shield PLC has announced that its wholly-owned U.S.subsidiary Wave Zero has won an initial six-month blanket order contract to provide a major U.S. auto maker with EMC solutions. The solutions are designed to reduce the risks of non-compliance and field malfunction while reducing weight—ensuring EMC compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1-2, RoHS, WEEE, FDA, and FCC … [Read more...]
New Probe Accurately Measures Pulse Fields in Radiated Immunity Testing
Model PL7004 (800 MHz – 3.6 GHz / 80 – 800 V/m) from AR RF Microwave Instrumentation is a new laser-powered E-field probe for measuring the E-fields in radiated immunity testing and in GMW3097 and Ford ES-XW7T-1A278-AC automotive radar pulse tests. This device has been crafted to measure the RMS value of the “on time” of a pulsed electric field. Each probe is supplied with … [Read more...]
German Study: Living Near Powerful Transmitters Does Not Increase Childhood Leukemia Risk
Scientists from Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz have released the results of a study that indicates that children living in the vicinity of powerful radio and television transmitters are not significantly more at risk than others for developing childhood leukemia. Study results can be found in the “Epidemiological Study on Childhood Cancer and Proximity to Radio and … [Read more...]
Robert Yff, Founder of Panashield, Dies after Fall
Robert Yff, age 77, a longtime Norwalk resident, died Sunday October 19, 2008 of injuries sustained from a fall at the summer home he built on Fire Island. Born in Venezuela of Dutch parents on January 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Johannes Yff and Sophia Magdalena Korlaar Yff. Robert was the husband of Mary Margaret "Peggy"Girard Yff. He was pre-deceased by his first … [Read more...]
Horn Antenna for Radiated Immunity and Emissions Testing
The HRN-0118 Horn Antenna from TDK RF Solutions is a wide-band, double-ridged horn used to transmit and receive microwave signals over the frequency range of 1 GHz to 18 GHz The HRN-0118 generates the high electric fields required for radiated immunity and emissions measurements and features high gain, low VSWR (<5:1 average), and moderate power handling (300 watts). A … [Read more...]
NTS Offers Expanded EMI Testing in Its NJ Laboratory
National Technical Systems has announced that its Tinton Falls, NJ laboratory is now equipped to offer high-level EMI testing for electronics and avionics. The lab’s new capability simulates high intensity radar sweeps encountered in hostile combat areas and in final approaches to civilian airports. The expansion includes the installation of a new shielded room, sophisticated … [Read more...]
CEO Jim McNerney
"Specific actions we are taking include streamlining organizational structures, reducing discretionary and capital spending, eliminating unnecessary work, and reviewing staffing levels, all to drive higher levels of productivity. Part of that, unfortunately, will mean reduced employment in certain areas of the company. We are targeting these reductions to exceed 6% of our … [Read more...]
Initial Safety and Efficacy Data on Allowing MRIs for Pacemaker Patients
Initial safety and efficacy data on Medtronics’ investigational implantable device—the ENRhythm MRI™—were presented August 31 at the European Society of Cardiology Conference. An ongoing study hopes to find a solution for patients with pacemakers who also require the diagnostic benefits of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan. Results presented showed no MRI-related … [Read more...]
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