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The FCC has issued new fines to pirate radio operators in New York and Miami. Penalties range from $40,000 to $920,000 for unauthorized broadcasting, targeting multiple individuals in both metro areas.

New rules may require wireless carriers to implement georouting technology for 988 crisis calls, ensuring faster localized response. This change would route calls based on the caller's actual location rather than their phone's area code.

Discover pre-compliance testing for automotive and military EMC standards. Learn key differences from commercial testing, setup techniques, and tips for dealing with ambient signals. Save thousands in wasted compliance testing.

The FCC's latest report paints a picture of a nation increasingly connected. With lightning-fast speeds becoming the norm and mobile access skyrocketing, America's digital landscape is evolving at breakneck pace.

Scientists unveil nature's hidden tech: mosquitoes armed with heat-seeking gear. This discovery could revolutionize pest control and inspire new human innovations. Our tiny foes just got more fascinating—and vulnerable.

This article discusses Revision 3 of UNECE Regulation No. 100, which introduces new safety requirements for rechargeable energy storage systems in electric vehicles, including updated tests and standards for battery packs and thermal propagation protection.

This article discusses the ongoing revision of IEEE Standard 1720, which provides recommended practices for near-field antenna measurements. It outlines the update process, key changes in various clauses, and new additions to the standard, including improved guidance on anechoic chamber design and non-regular scanning techniques. The revised standard is expected to be published in early 2025.

This article discusses improving automotive electronics development processes, emphasizing early testing and in-house EMC capabilities. It highlights current limitations, suggests efficiency enhancements, and provides practical advice for implementing cost-effective EMC testing setups, drawing on the author's extensive industry experience.

This article discusses two of four circuit models for transmission lines in sinusoidal steady state. Model 1 is used for solving equations, while Model 2 introduces standing waves. The author explains their applications and differences.

This text discusses ESD/ESA control in semiconductor fabs, highlighting challenges with S20.20 certification, the importance of grounding conductive materials, managing insulative materials, and using ionization for charge neutralization in wafer manufacturing processes.