EMC Bench Notes: Troubleshooting with a Nearby Antenna

A simple antenna positioned right on your bench can reveal radiated emissions in real time. Learn how to separate product harmonics from ambient RF noise, track down capacitive and inductive coupling paths, and use copper tape and foil to hunt down leaky seams and apertures.

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FDA Updates Medical Device Shortages List

The FDA trims its shortage list to just a handful of devices, while quietly flagging over 140 products manufacturers are discontinuing this year. See which device categories made the cut and what it signals for supply availability.

FCC Proposes Fines for Unauthorized Radio Broadcasting

Two Bronx radio operators face steep FCC fines after field agents track down illegal broadcasts using social media posts and audio-matching techniques. Learn how the Commission built its case and what unauthorized broadcasters risk going forward.

FCC Ends Successful Wireless Spectrum Auction

The FCC wraps up a major spectrum auction with billions in winning bids, opening new mid-band wireless capacity and setting the stage for an even bigger auction ahead. See what the results mean for spectrum availability and the industry's next regulatory milestone.

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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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FCC Removes “Toy Drones” From Its Covered List

The FCC clears toy drones for U.S. sale following a national security review, but only those meeting strict new criteria qualify. Find out what weight and range limits determine which drones make the cut, and which stay banned.

Beware of Defects in Your Marketing Content

A glowing ad claim or an overstated label can do more legal damage than a flawed component ever could. From decades-old case law to the recent Johnson & Johnson talc verdict, this piece breaks down how marketing language becomes courtroom evidence — and how manufacturers can stay out of the crosshairs.

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EU Harmonized EN EMC Standards

No new harmonized EN EMC standard has cleared the OJEU since 2022 — and the backlog is only getting more tangled. Between a landmark court ruling, a copyright fight with ISO/IEC, and the EU's pivot toward Common Specifications, the rules for proving compliance are shifting under manufacturers' feet.

Global Power Cordset Compliance Requirements for Device Manufacturers

A power cord might look like a commodity part, but it's one of the most heavily regulated subsystems in any globally distributed device. Five-country certification rules — covering plugs, cables, connectors, and cord sets — can quietly stall shipments if engineering teams get the documentation wrong.

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