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A Look at the New ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-002 CDM Test Standard

Charged device model (CDM) ESD is considered today to be the primary real world ESD model for representing ESD charging and rapid discharge and is the best representation of what can occur in automated handling equipment used in manufacturing and assembly of integrated circuits (IC) today.

EU Commission Issues Final Update to RED Standards Prior to Effective Data

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has issued an updated list of standards...

New List of Standards Issued for EU’s Machinery Directive

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has issued an updated list of standards...

Wearables for Medical and Wellness Uses: Standards and FDA Guidance Documents

This article will focus on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s guidance documents and the standards applicable to wearable medical and wellness devices.

All Battery Tests are Not Created Equal (Even when they have the same name!)

Compliance testing can be a very expensive endeavor and also a very confusing one. And when it comes to lithium ion cells and batteries, the expense is magnified by the number of samples needed for testing.
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Mexico Establishes New LED Energy Efficiency Standard

Mexico has published a new standard establishing updated energy efficiency requirements for certain lighting...

CPSC Accepts ASTM F963-2016 As Mandatory Toy Safety Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has voted to make the latest version...

EU Commission Updates Standards List for RED

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has published an updated list of standards...

Europe’s New EMC, Low Voltage and Radio Equipment Directives

Recast versions of the EU’s EMC and Low Voltage Directives are now in effect while the entirely new Radio Equipment Directive can also apply (it is being phased in). This article considers the requirements of each of the Directives, discussing similarities and differences between the laws.

The “Simple” Power Cord

This article covers some of the aspects of power cords intended for use in information technology equipment (ITE) and consumer products applications.
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