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Designing for ESD Immunity: Insights from Compliance Testing

Electrostatic discharge remains one of the most unpredictable threats in electronics design. This article uncovers how ESD simulators expose hidden vulnerabilities, reveals the most common compliance‑testing failures, and shares practical, engineering‑focused strategies to build products that can survive real‑world shocks and stay reliably in the field.

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FCC Approves Expanded Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band

The FCC has approved expanded unlicensed use of the 6GHz band, opening the door for new high‑power geofenced variable power (GVP) devices. The ruling supports next‑generation Wi‑Fi performance, AR/VR applications, automation, and short‑range hotspots while protecting licensed services from interference.

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U.S. HHS to Investigate Cellphone Radiation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will launch a new study examining potential health effects of cellphone radiation, following the FDA’s removal of older web pages on the topic. The review aims to clarify scientific gaps amid evolving wireless technologies.

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Electronic Warfare: Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

When threats evolve faster than countermeasures, traditional electronic warfare fails. Discover why militaries are abandoning closed systems for open architectures—and how AI and machine learning are transforming the electromagnetic spectrum into warfare's primary battlefield.

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Mastering High Voltage: The Importance of Accurate Test Equipment

This whitepaper underscores that precise calibration of high-voltage test gear — especially when measuring 1 kV–150 kV systems — is essential for safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. It details measurement techniques (voltage dividers, step-down transformers, etc.), the impact of environmental and connection factors on accuracy, and why traceable calibration (e.g. to NIST / A2LA) is a must to ensure consistent, reliable results.

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A Combat Scenario-Based Model for Quantifying Ethical Decision‑Making in Military AI

Can military AI make ethical decisions in combat? Researchers developed a mathematical model integrating national ethics, international law, and battlefield variables. Testing across 38 scenarios revealed which situations need human oversight—and which don't.

U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC Expected to Expand Unlicensed Use of 6GHz Band

The FCC is creating a new device category that will supercharge Wi-Fi and unlock outdoor AR/VR applications. Geofenced variable power devices operate at higher power levels in the 6GHz band—overcoming current limitations and enabling next-generation wireless innovation.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA Eases Regulations on Wellness Devices

Fitness trackers and wellness wearables just got regulatory relief. The FDA's new draft guidance exempts low-risk consumer wellness devices from medical device scrutiny—unless they claim to be "medical grade." Here's what changed and what triggers stricter reviews.

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FDA Seeks to Address Device Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Impacting Children

The FDA can't protect patients without knowing shortages are coming. While the EU implemented mandatory device shortage reporting in 2025, the U.S. still has no requirements—leaving pediatric patients especially vulnerable to supply chain disruptions.

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Influence of PCB Layout on S-Parameter Measurements of High-Speed ESD Protection Devices

Discover how PCB layout choices can dramatically alter S‑parameter measurements of high‑speed ESD protection devices—especially in the femtofarad range. Through 3D EM simulations and real‑world testing, this article reveals why accurate modeling and optimized test boards are essential for reliable high‑speed performance.

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ISO 17025 Accreditation from a Test Lab’s Perspective

Third-party test labs undergo rigorous ISO 17025 accreditation audits lasting days or weeks. Learn what auditors scrutinize—from equipment calibration to facility layouts—and why accredited labs provide manufacturers with the highest-quality compliance testing and reliable results.

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Identifying Coupling in Real World Systems

When your circuit misbehaves with unexplained noise and jitter, you're facing electromagnetic coupling. This practical guide walks engineers through identifying whether problems stem from differential or common mode issues, near-field or far-field effects, and provides a systematic debugging workflow to isolate sources, paths, and receivers—getting your design back on track.

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