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Author Archives: Keith Cooper
WPT for EVs and the Effect on AM Radio Broadcasts
As more and more electric vehicles (EVs) continue to be utilized both by the public and by government agencies to help reduce our carbon footprint and reduce greenhouse emissions, the infrastructure used to power these vehicles continues to grow. An … Continue reading
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Enforcement of the UKCA Mark is Postponed
On November 14, 2022 the UK announced that use of the UKCA Mark (for Great Britain) is to be postponed an additional two years until December 31, 2024. Previously, mandatory use of the mark and scheme was supposed to be … Continue reading
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Changes to the Korean EMC standard KS C 9814-1
On May 31, 2022, a new version of KS C 9814-1 was issued and is applicable to products that fall in the category of household appliances, electric tools, and other similar apparatus. Examples of equipment that fall in this category … Continue reading
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What Now?
A comprehensive guide into the listing standards that are required after testing to compliance marks. Continue reading
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What is a CE marking? Does My Product Need One?
The CE mark is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with the essential requirements set out in European Directives. To use the CE mark on a product, the manufacturer must draw up an EU Declaration of … Continue reading
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Harmonizing UL 60335-2-40/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-40 with EN 60335-2-40
For years, more niche product categories have suffered from not having harmonized testing standards. What this means for manufacturers is more expensive and extensive regulatory exercises because the standards for the US, Canada, and the European Union are all different. … Continue reading
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FCC Part 15 Requirements for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Modules/Devices
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are technologies that allow our devices to be interconnected, whether that be wireless earbuds, cellular phones, hands-free sets for our cars, tablets, computers, etc. In the United States, products that contain Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi modules have two … Continue reading
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