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Spectrum analyzers are the go-to tool for diagnosing conducted and radiated emissions — but knowing how to configure them makes all the difference. Kenneth Wyatt walks through key settings, trace strategies, and practical tips for getting reliable results on the bench.

The ink was barely dry on the FCC's vote before China fired back — threatening countermeasures and warning of global supply chain fallout. Here's what the new testing and certification restrictions mean for the electronics industry.

Europe's medical device notified bodies are sounding the alarm: proposed revisions to the MDR and IVDR could quietly strip away the oversight safeguards that keep patients safe. Here's what's changing — and why it matters.

Signal Hound has added multi-channel, phase-coherent I/Q analysis to its Spike software — free for existing users. Compatible with the PCR4200 receiver, the update enables synchronized time and spectrum analysis across up to four channels with up to 40 MHz of bandwidth per plot.

Compliance engineering demands constant adaptation — and training is what makes it possible. This piece examines why continuous learning is essential for keeping pace with evolving standards, emerging technologies, and global regulatory requirements, and what it means for engineers who want to stay ahead.

The FCC has closed the door on testing labs and certification bodies in countries without a Mutual Recognition Agreement with the U.S. The new rules, effective June 1, 2026, carry fresh disclosure requirements and enforcement tools that compliance teams will need to understand.

Apple has released its 2026 environmental progress report, documenting gains made in 2025 — including a 30% recycled material share in shipped products and a 60%-plus drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 2015. The report marks continued momentum toward the company's Apple 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

This whitepaper demystifies the IEC 60601 family of medical electrical safety standards, explaining general, collateral, and particular requirements and how they impact global market access. It offers practical guidance on integrating compliance, risk management, and testing strategies early to streamline regulatory approval and accelerate time to market.

The biggest compliance risks to your product launch are quiet, early, and easy to miss. Learn how to integrate product safety compliance from day one — and why the engineers who do build better products and reach market faster.

Rising product recalls and growing regulatory complexity are putting new pressure on engineering education. This article makes the case for integrating product safety compliance into university curricula — and outlines what a comprehensive program should include.