Category Archives: EMC Testing

Pacemakers and Electric Cars

Over the past decade, we have seen an explosion of popularity with various green technologies, and at the forefront of that are electric vehicles and the charging stations that keep them going.  A new study questioned whether individuals who wear … Continue reading

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ESD and Electric Vehicles (EVs) – New Challenges

Electric vehicle (EV) technology continues to evolve, grow, and become more commonplace. Changes and an increase in popularity will continue, especially with the insertion of ethernet technology for data communication in those systems. ESD protection is extremely important; especially in … 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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Installing New Pickups from Seymour Duncan

A benefit of working at F2 Labs is that I get to see new and innovative products, straight from the bench of the inventor, and prior to general release. One of our customers, Seymour Duncan, submitted a device for us … 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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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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Great Britain’s UKCA mark – September 2020 Update

We published an article about Brexit and its implications for CE marking back in February of this year. A link to that article is here. The UK government posted new guidance about this on September 1, 2020. The link to … Continue reading

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Important CE Marking Questions and Answers

Frequently at F2 Labs we get deep into various topics regarding CE marking and other compliance requirements. I can only imagine the sinking feeling that a manufacturer must feel when seeing this on a request for bid: CE marking required. … Continue reading

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