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The Backbone of EMC Testing: RF Amplifiers and Their Role in Ensuring Compliance

ehind every successful EMC compliance test is a high-quality RF amplifier. Learn how these devices generate required field strengths, suppress unwanted harmonics, and maintain stable operation during demanding radiated immunity testing in semi-anechoic chambers.

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Astronomers Discover a Lemon-Shaped “Exoplanet”

This isn't your typical spherical planet. PSR J2322-2650b is stretched into a lemon shape by its star's gravity—and when researchers analyzed its atmosphere, they found something unexpected. Could there be treasures hidden at its core?

EU Commission Proposes to Simplify Med Tech Regulations

After years of regulatory complexity, the EU Commission offers medical device manufacturers a path forward: proposed changes limit AI Act requirements for devices, streamline risk classifications, and create efficiencies that could reduce costs and speed innovation.

FCC Releases Annual Robocall Report

Good news for phone users: the FCC's annual robocall report shows complaints plummeting as enforcement intensifies. With 906,622 complaints over five years—down from 1.35 million previously—the agency's crackdown on illegal calls is clearly working.

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A Dash of Maxwell’s: A Maxwell’s Equations Primer

Through mathematical precision, Glen Dash offers a comprehensive exploration of Maxwell's Equations, revealing the intricate mechanisms by which electric and magnetic fields interact to explain electromagnetic radiation and fundamentally shape our technological understanding of modern electronics and communications.

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Report Says Insufficient FDA Staffing Limits Oversight of Med Device Recalls

The FDA's medical device recall oversight is failing—and staffing shortages are to blame. GAO's December report shows nearly three-quarters of recalls exceeded termination targets during 2020-2024, with congressional recommendations for strategic staffing increases now on the table.

Continuing Your Professional Education in 2026

Ready to elevate your compliance skills in 2026? Explore hundreds of training opportunities—from live virtual sessions to on-demand webinars and global symposia. Your roadmap to professional growth starts here.

The EMC Demo Box

Teaching EMC doesn't require expensive labs. The EMC Demo Box brings electromagnetic compatibility to life in any classroom, demonstrating real coupling, radiation, and shielding effects through hands-on measurements that transform theory into lasting understanding.

FDA Updates Lists of AI and Digital Health Medical Devices

The FDA has updated its lists of medical devices with digital health technologies, including AI-enabled devices, AR/VR medical devices, and sensor-based digital health technology. These FDA-authorized device lists help healthcare providers understand the current digital health landscape and support informed use of advanced medical technologies in patient care.

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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.

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.

Coexistence Testing for Wireless Medical Devices

As hospitals fill with wireless devices—from patient monitors to smartphones—radio frequency interference threatens medical device performance and patient safety. This article explores the critical testing methodologies, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies manufacturers need to ensure their wireless medical devices work reliably in today's crowded spectrum environments.

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