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Practical Engineering: Capacitor Safety Considerations

You know that feeling when a capacitor’s datasheet claims one thing, but NRTL’s online certification directory tells a different story? This blog is all about that - specifically a capacitor rated X1 and Y1, but the certification directory only showed X1. Moral of the story? Double check those certs early in the game to avoid delays.

FCC Targets $2M Fine for Bogus Robocall Caller IDs

The FCC has proposed a major enforcement action against one of the companies that transmitted illegal robocalls in advance of New Hampshire’s 2024 Democratic Presidential Primary in January.

FCC Pushes Ahead with Ban on Certain TCB Certifications

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving forward with plans to ban the certification of testing laboratories that pose a potential threat to U.S. national security.

EMC Bench Notes: Troubleshooting with RF Current Probes

Ken Wyatt explores a more advanced troubleshooting tool for assessing radiated emission issues, the RF current probe. These are most useful for measuring RF common mode harmonic currents on cables.

Finally! A Cosmic Camera to Unravel Dark Matter’s Mysteries

The U.S. National Science Foundation reports that the largest space camera ever built is now being installed at an international space observatory site in a remote area of Chile.
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Illegal Robocall Campaign Targeted NH Voters with Deceptive Tactics

The FCC has proposed a $6 million fine in connection with an AI-generated robocall campaign targeting New Hampshire voters just ahead of that state’s Democratic Presidential Primary Election in January.

Würth Elektronik Expands its Range of Power Inductors

These compact yet extremely efficient inductors feature high current capacity up to 56 A saturation current and the ability to handle high transient current spikes.

Saelig Debuts Siglent SHN900A 26.5GHz Portable 2 Port Vector Network Analyzers

The SHN900A VNA Series, with 14, 20, and 26.5 GHz models, extends SIGLENT’s handheld RF analysis solutions into new applications that require higher frequencies and new measurement techniques.

Vulnerabilities of LTE and LTE‑Advanced Communications

LTE and LTE-Advanced technologies are vulnerable to interference as well as jamming. However, strategies and techniques exist to address interference and guarantee coexistence with other services, especially in critical situations. Robust device design and thorough testing are essential for maintaining stable and efficient communication in high-interference environments.

Emerging Standards and Regulations for Medical Devices

This article explores the evolving landscape in the medical industry, focusing on key standards such as IEC 60601-1 and new guidelines implemented to address the next generation of medical devices.
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