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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.

This column discusses "wordless" safety labels, which use symbols and hazard severity panels without text. It explores their benefits, limitations, and implementation considerations, emphasizing the importance of balancing complete information with clear communication in product safety warnings.

Just as interference testing requires RF enclosures, isolation systems in turn need their own testing. This document reviews some of the issues and considerations in testing RF enclosures.

Don MacArthur's blog outlines key steps to excel in compliance engineering, including mastering regulations, staying updated, gaining experience, developing problem-solving skills, and maintaining ethical conduct. He emphasizes continuous learning and effective communication across teams.

The FDA released draft guidance on chemical analysis for medical device biocompatibility assessment. This approach can reduce testing time and animal testing. Public comments are accepted until November 19th through the Federal Rulemaking Portal.

The FCC ordered a Massachusetts resident to stop using a 2002 HDTV antenna that was interfering with state police communications. The interference ceased when the antenna was unplugged.

Don MacArthur explains spectrum analyzers, tools for frequency domain analysis of signals. He covers their functionality, key parameters (center/span, reference level, RBW, VBW), types, and usage. MacArthur emphasizes their importance in electronic measurements and provides tips for preventing damage to the devices. 

A comprehensive review conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that there is no increased risk of brain cancer associated with mobile phones.