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5G Antennas: Breakthrough Wireless Technology
5G Antennas for Mobile Applications Integrating mmWave and sub-6GHz technology in cellular devices Qualcomm announced a major step forward in implementing 5G hardware into cellular devices for use in 5G wireless and mobile networks. The QTM052 mmWave antenna module and QPM56xx RF module allow for 5G frequencies to be accessed in conjunction with a 5G... Read More
Department of Energy Battery Charger Regulation
Department of Energy Battery Charger Regulation What you need to know about new charger performance requirements As per new U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) regulations, battery chargers that are manufactured on or after June 13th, 2018 will be required to meet certain efficiency levels when tested in accordance with 10 CFR Appendix Y to Subpart... Read More
Conquering Your First Product Safety Evaluation
Conquering Your First Product Safety Evaluation What you need to know about your first product safety evaluation Whether you run a small start-up or you work for a huge multi-national; if you produce products that involve electricity, it’s likely that you’re going to be confronted with electrical product safety requirements. Almost every industrialized country has... Read More
FAQ: Risk Management for IEC 60601-1
FAQ: Risk Management for IEC 60601-1 What you need to know about Risk Management for medical devices What is Risk Management in 60601? Risk management is a series of risk evaluations performed by the manufacturer, based on ISO 14971, which are undertaken and documented throughout the design, production and post-production process of medical equipment. The... Read More
FAQ: FDA Laser Notice No. 50
FAQ: FDA Laser Notice No. 50 What you need to know about Laser Safety for United States and International markets What is FDA Laser Notice No. 50? Laser Notice No. 50 is an FDA guidance document that determines what components of IEC 60825 and IEC 60601-2-22 can be used to meet requirements found in 21CFR1040... Read More
IEC/EN/UL/CSA 61010-1 Third Edition
Since the release of the 3rd Edition, there have been varying interpretations regarding if and when a Risk Assessment is a requirement or merely an option. The disagreements have occurred between different Certification Bodies, between test houses and manufacturers, and even within specific discrete entities. Given this previous uncertainty and the possibility of inconsistently imposed... Read More
Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ
Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ New 9000 square meter facility and MET partnership provide more effective access to North American Certifications For more than 50 years, SIQ has provided comprehensive services for product testing & certification, management systems assessment, metrology, and training. Located in central Europe – Slovenia, SIQ maintains its international recognition and... Read More
What you should know about FCC Part 95: FAQ
What you should know about FCC Part 95: FAQ Recent revisions to FCC Part 95 for Personal Radio Services: Frequently Asked Questions. As radio devices have expanded their functionality and purpose, so have the standards that govern how they may be used. As of May 19, 2017, the FCC has adopted a series of reforms... Read More
FAQs: IEC 62368-1 Replacing IEC 60950-1 & IEC 60065; What You Should Know
What you should know about IEC 62368-1 HBSE FAQ IEC 62368-1 HBSE replacing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065: Frequently Asked Questions In recent times new electronic devices and applications have been developed at unprecedented rates; simultaneously, the lines between technologies have been, and continue to become, blurred. Product compliance standards, and standards committees, have been... Read More
