(August 8, 2016) As reported by NBC News, "criminals, rogue employees and even otherwise law-abiding citizens are using illegal "jamming" devices to overpower GPS, cellphone and other electronic signals in localized areas." Experts say the threat to the Global Positioning System (GPS) is escalating as potentially more destructive "spoofing" devices become readily available, … [Read more...]
A2LA Pursuing FCC Recognition to Accredit Test Firms in Non-MRA Countries
(June 28, 2016) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published FCC 16-74 “Memorandum Opinion and Order on Reconsideration” (released June 15, 2016), which extends the deadline for all laboratories who perform Certification and Declaration of Conformity (DoC) testing per the FCC rules to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. The previous deadline to become … [Read more...]
New 645 MHz Real-Time Bandwidth Analyzer
Gauss Instruments has announced the ability of their model TDEMI eXtreme to perform 645 MHz real-time analysis bandwidth. This model uses two detectors applied simultaneously, thus CISPR-Average and Quasi-peak detectors can be measured simultaneously in real-time and stored and visualized in real-time. Gapless processing and evaluation of all frequencies is performed, which is … [Read more...]
Live Remote Control of Amplifier
Empower RF Systems conducted remote live demonstrations of their model 2170 1 kW broadband amplifier at the IEEE EMC Symposium at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa July 26 – 28th , 2016, Booth 322. The amplifier was based in Los Angeles and viewed in the Ottawa exhibit venue with live streaming video while controlling the amplifier from the exhibit floor through a standard web … [Read more...]
Utah Governor Signs Drone Bill
(July 25, 2016) As reported here last week, Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert has signed a bill into law Monday that deals directly with aerial drones. House Bill 3003 was passed during a special session of the Utah State Legislature, and enhances penalties for operating drones in flight-restricted areas during wildfires. The new law enhances penalties for drone enthusiasts who ignore … [Read more...]
Full-Scale Test Model of the Sputnik-1 Auctioned for $220,000
(July 20, 2016) A working full-scale test model of the Sputnik-1 sold at Bonhams, New York, for $220,000 (£167,012), outstripping a $10,000 to $15,000 estimate. Sputnik-1 was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957 and was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, which caused quite a shock and resulted in the well-know “space race” between the U.S. and Soviet … [Read more...]
Hybrid Polypropylene Absorbers Announced
Microwave Vision Group has announced a new line of polypropylene based hybrid electromagnetic absorbers for EMC/RF test applications. The polypropylene material has a highly uniform carbon density, throughout the material, which provides for more predictable results with no discontinuities. Key features include, frequency bands 30 MHz to 40 GHz, hybrid pyramid absorber, … [Read more...]
Live Remote Control of Amplifier
Empower RF Systems is conducting remote live demonstrations of their model 2170 1 kW broadband amplifier at the IEEE EMC Symposium at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa July 26 – 28th , 2016, Booth 322. The amplifier will be based in Los Angeles and viewed in the Ottawa exhibit venue with live streaming video while controlling the amplifier from the exhibit floor through a standard web … [Read more...]
FDA Finalizes Guidance In Supporting Claims Of EMC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance in supporting claims of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of medical devices. The document is recommended for use in conjunction with consensus standards, as well as other FDA guidance documents pertaining to specific devices. Typically, the FDA reviews EMC information based on the risk of device … [Read more...]
Engineering Company Releases EMI Surveyor
(July 14, 2016) Doble Engineering Company announced the introduction of the EMI Surveyor, a non-invasive surveying solution that helps generation and industrial plants optimize maintenance and improve outage planning. The EMI Surveyor can detect more than 70 different electrical insulation and mechanical defects in generators, motors, bus duct systems, … [Read more...]
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