ARTICLES:

"ANSI C63.10: Procedures for testing compliance of a wide variety of unlicensed wireless devices"
Interview with Bill Strumpf, 2009.
New standard brings to one place all reference material needed for performing tests.

"Stricter on Safety - Tougher EMC requirements for Appliances"
by Mark Haynes & Steve Grimes, 2007.
Amendment 1:2004 to the EN 60335-1 safety standard, which covers household and similar appliances, added EMC requirements. The severity of these new EMC requirements is much higher than previous levels.

Update on China's CCC Compliance Program by Jack Black and Dr. Yaqing Lui, 2007.
To sell goods in China, here is a compliance path that must be followed.

Update on Lightning Effects by Jack Black, 2007.
RTCA DO-160E and MIL STD 461 Revision E are reviewed and updated to address threats that arise from lightning strikes, surges, transients and unwanted electromagnetic phenomenon.

Shielding Effectiveness of Gaskets, Composites and Shields
by Jack Prawica and Jereme Irwin, 2007.
Background of Shielding Effectiveness Standards and how they relate to the ever-increasing demand for lighter, stronger, easy-to-manufacture, and cost-effective shielding solutions.

"Estimating Emissions from your Printed Circuit Board" by Roger Swanberg, 2007.
How to calculate the differential mode radiated emissions from a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with sample calculations.

"Standards on Lightning Effects" by Jack Black, 2007.
A review of current and upcoming lightning effect requirements for aviation and military applications.

"Field Strength/Intensity Measurements" by Donald L. and Marilyn Sweeney, Updated 2006.
Mathematical conversions between microvolts, dB microvolts and dB microvolts per meter. Explanation on calculations in both directions are given. For anyone making measurements or wanting to understand how measurements are calculated.

"Know your limits: Class A versus Class B requirements for CE Marking"
by Donald L. Sweeney, Updated 2006.
Explanation of why most products sold in Europe today require Class B level testing, for anyone shipping products to Europe.

"Measuring Magnetic Fields" by Jack Black, 2006.
Detailed review of new EN 50366 Standards for Household appliance and similar devices.

"Options for North American Product Compliance" by Jack Black, 2006.
Analysis of the options available under US and Canadian laws for Product Safety compliance.

"New EMC Requirements with the Updated Medical Devices Directive" by J. Black, 2004.
Review and analysis of the new EMC requirements specific to medical devices for the EU.

"UWB's Promises Hold Industry-Wide Appeal" by William Stumpf, 2004.
Ultra Wideband technology, allowed uses, and applicable FCC regulations.

"Introduction to Mil Std 461E EMC requirements for COTS applications" by Jack Black, 2003.
Outlines the pitfalls of COTS equipment used for military applications, and the differences between standards.

"Ensuring a Successful Visit to the EMC Test Lab" by William Stumpf, 2003.
Explanation of the specific requirements and information needed prior to going to the test laboratory.

"EU Medical Device Directive Update" by Stephen Grimes, Tom Brenner and Jack Black, 2002.
Review of the new EMC/Safety standards for Medical Devices.

"R&TTE Directive Route to Compliance" by William Stumpf, 2002.
Review of how the R&TTE Directive affects the marketing of wireless device marketing in the European Union.

"Early Design Evaluation Allows 'Speed to Market'" by Jack B., William S. & Tom B., 2002.
Explains the advantages of having a product review before testing, and the time and cost savings that result, with specific examples.

"Case Histories - Testing Uncovers Design Problems" by James Burgard Jr. and Jack Black, 2002.
Problems identified during testing, and the cost effective process capable solutions used to mitigate these problems.

"MRA, CAB's and the EMC Directive today" by Donald Sweeney, 2001.
Updated explanation of what American CAB's can do for manufacturers. Also explains what competent bodies were allowed to do as recently as the year 2000 and history of MRA. For anyone shipping products to Europe.

"Harmonic Standard EN61000-3-2…It's official and here to stay" by Stephen Grimes, 2001.
Update on status of the harmonic requirements required for CE Marking. For anyone shipping products to Europe.

"A History of D.L.S.'s EMI Testing" by Marilyn Sweeney, 2000.
Shows D.L.S.'s growth and present day capabilities. References made to Bellcore/Telecordia & large equipment.

"Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCB) - Questions and Answers" by Donald L. Sweeney.
An explanation of who, what, how and where TCB's are all about. For anyone shipping products to Europe.

"EMC Rules to Follow for Selling in Europe" by Donald L. and Marilyn Sweeney.
Demonstrates how products that comply to a specific standard could end up requiring retesting due to changes in requirements by the European Commission, for anyone shipping products to Europe.

"Mitigating Excessive Emissions" by Donald L. and Marilyn Sweeney, 1989.
A simple explanation of how cable shielding can be implemented properly as well as how it often is compromised. For both technical and non-technical people to help understand EMC Design.

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