March 2016 Archives - Page 2 of 3 - In Compliance Magazine

Certification of Medical Devices in China

A Complex Process Results in Long Lead Times for Market Access Manufacturers of medical products who want to export their devices to China need to consider the local requirements for product certification and ... Read More...

ISO/IEC 17065: The Standard for Certification Bodies – A Review of the Key Requirements

Before we investigate the inner workings of the ISO/IEC 17065 standard, we must be aware of one overarching fact: Certification Schemes, the set of requirements put in place by industry, regulators or other entities, are the driving documents for all certifications.

EMC Design Reviews: Some Lessons from Our Design Review Career (to date!)

One of our favorite EMC sayings is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of shielding.” Like vaccinations for children, an EMC design review can prevent serious problems later, such as a failed EMC test. Or ... Read More...

Achieving Perfect ESD Audits for S20.20 ESD Control Programs

John Hensley is the ESD team leader at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Bloomington, MN, and can be reached at john.hensley@gd-ms.com. John Trotman is the Quality Manager (Manufacturing)... Read More...

An Overview of Automotive Vehicle and Component Regulations in China

Recent Changes Expand Testing Requirements The market for automotive vehicles is growing rapidly in China, especially the market for passenger vehicles. Understanding the regulations in this automotive... Read More...

Decoupling Capacitor Design on PCBs to Minimize Inductance and Maximize EMI Performance

Introduction There are many different opinions about the best decoupling capacitor strategy for printed circuit boards (PCBs). Different strategies for capacitor value, distance to the IC, etc. have been propo... Read More...

Failing Product Safety Testing in the 21st Century

Even though safety is second nature to electrical product designers, testing laboratories still see their share of products failing safety testing. This is often due to circumstances that could have been preven... Read More...

Compliance in Brazil, Russia, India, and China for Information Technology Equipment

“Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth. So let’s all go exploring.” – Edith Widder Brazil, Russia, India, and China have over 40% of the world’s population, making... Read More...

New CCC Regulations in China

Recent Changes Promises to Streamline the Certification Process The Chinese government is implementing a series of reforms in various industries, including the process of certifying product for sale there. The... Read More...

Advances in Data Transmission Speeds for RJ45 Jack Connectors

Traditional Connectors and Their Application Throughout the Industry are Changing for the Better For many decades, RJ45 jack connectors have been used for low-cost, high volume applications throughout industri... Read More...