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November 2003 Stopping Electromagnetic Interference At The Printed Circuit Board By Dr. Robert G. Kaires The job of the PCB designer is two-fold. First, don’t inadvertently build an antenna into the PCB (printed circuit board) itself, and second, don’t allow excessive energy to be channeled onto the external antennas. This article looks at things that can be done at the PCB level to improve or preempt electromagnetic interference (EMI) problems. The Facilities Manager’s Guide To ESD Flooring Materials By Dave Long Many facilities managers agonize unnecessarily while attempting to choose the right ESD floor for their corporate environments. To solve the problem, a growing number of high tech businesses are selecting different types of flooring for different parts of their businesses, often utilizing architects to help them create a functional, attractive and well integrated environment. Performing Safe And Accurate Dielectric Withstand Testing In A Production Environment By Dwayne M. Davis Performing a routine product safety test should not in itself represent a shock hazard to the test operator. Yet, when working with an energized circuit, an operator must be aware of the hazards involved in performing the test and take the necessary safety precautions. Selecting Material For Shielded Enclosures By Praveen Pothapragada The range of reasonably priced materials that can be used for shielded enclosures has increased substantially. Choosing the proper material can save much effort and money. Yet, too often, engineers tend to specify only materials with which they are familiar. Simple mathematical calculations that can take no longer than an hour to compute may be all that is needed to get a project off on the right foot. return to top return to 2003 menu	2003 November October September August July June May April March February return to Feature Articles
October 2003 Diversity Of Current Harmonics For High Impact Products By Mathieu van den Bergh IEC 61000-3-2 was updated in 2001 to reflect CENELEC Amendment-14. This amendment changed the classification of some products and defined PCs, PC monitors, and TVs as Class-D devices. Here we review some of the important aspects concerning this revision for harmonic current emissions. Optical Safety Requirements For Lasers And LED Products By Thomas M. Savino Much of the electronic equipment being designed today include lasers or light emitting diodes in the design. Although there may be many different applications for the equipment, all share a common system of classification and safety consideration. Build This Kirlian Camera By The Conformity Editorial Staff Mysticism and science intertwine in this interesting article on the purpose and construction of the Kirlian camera. Read on and explore the outer limits of ESD. return to top return to 2003 menu
September 2003 EMC Testing Of Large Industrial Systems By Bruce Fagley This article guides you through the EMC testing process for systems that cannot be moved to a testing laboratory for EMC testing. Understanding And Controlling ESD By Isidor Straus We link together the classes of ESD protection measures with the physical aspects of ESD in order to understand why they work. This article explains ESD fundamentals and provides design guidelines to protect your product against electrostatic discharge. The Whys Of GR-1089-CORE Lightning And AC Power Fault Requirements By Dave Lorusso Lightning or an earthquake could easily wreak havoc on a telephone pole. When an exposed power line comes in contact with an exposed telephone line high energy is transferred. This is a power cross. Such a direct hit to a telecommunications line will cause significant damage. This article takes a closer look at the important NEBS issues covered in GR-1089-CORE that help to guard against disaster. An Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Packaging Compendium By Gene Chase Improper packaging of ESD sensitive components, assemblies and equipment can result in increased costs for both manufacturers and users. These costs may total in the millions or even billions of dollars each year. Let's take a look at what we need to understand to protect electronic equipment and save needlessly wasted dollars. Please note, Mr. Chase's e-mail has changed since this article was published. You may now contact him at ewchase@comcast.net. return to top return to 2003 menu
August 2003 Product Safety Requirements For Audio, Video And Similar Electronic Apparatus By Steven Henderson Most people never question the hazards that could result from bringing audio and video entertainment equipment into their home. We just take for granted that these items are safe and will not cause harm to our property or jeopardize our lives. In this article we review the standard that defines product safety requirements for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus, IEC 60065. European, Canadian And United States Product Safety Standards For Electrical Medical Equipment By Heinz Joerg Steneberg Here we provide an overview of the various standards and requirements that apply to medical electrical equipment. These standards should be considered not only during the product creation process, but also during the entire product lifecycle. return to top return to 2003 menu
July 2003 EMC For Medical Devices: A Review Of IEC 601-1-2, 2nd Edition By Isidor Straus We provide a comprehensive, detailed review of IEC 601-1-2, 2nd Edition and the significant changes from the earlier version of the standard that make testing to the standard a more complex process. SEMI S2: An Overview Of Semiconductor Industry Equipment Safety Requirements By Scott Barrows Just what is SEMI S2? And how is compliance to this industry equipment safety requirement achieved? Here we address these questions and provide guidance in achieving SEMI S2 compliance. Spotlight On Filters By Eur Ing Keith Armstrong CEng MIEE MIEEE How does a designer select which filter to use for which application? Here are some helpful guidelines for making the correct choice. return to top return to 2003 menu
June 2003 EMI Immunity Testing For Automotive Components By John Dearing and Greg Senko In an increasingly electromagnetically hostile environment vehicle manufacturers must assure the co-existence of onboard electronics, onboard radio transmitters and a host of other electrical components, while also keeping in mind that vehicles travel and will enter areas with high field strengths due to external transmitters. This article discusses the testing of these highly sensitive components. Setting Up A Pre-Compliance EMC Laboratory By Todd Robinson and Carl Petersen This article is Part 2 of our three part series on establishing and running a pre-compliance EMC testing laboratory. Here, we discuss the set-up of the pre-compliance laboratory. Spotlight On Mechanical Shielding Products By Edward Nakauchi We discuss shielding product for both the printed circuit board level and for the system level to assist you in reducing the radiated emissions of your product. return to top return to 2003 menu
May 2003 A Look At Basic EMC Phenomena By Isidor Straus Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) has grown to a large practice covering many types of performance. This article gives a birds' eye view of common EMC phenomena and the product requirements to which they are linked. The Benefits And The Promise Of The IECEE CB Scheme By Greg Galluccio This article discusses the benefits and limitations of the IECEE CB Scheme from the manufacturer's perspective. Here we explain the rationale behind mutual peer recognition arrangements and we go on to explain how the CB Scheme alleviates many of the pitfalls associated with private mutual recognition arrangements. NEBS Compliance And The Use Of OEM Equipment - GR-63-CORE By Clayton Forbes There are possible pitfalls that may be encountered when configuring previously NEBS qualified OEM equipment for a new application. These so-called "rack-and-stack" systems represent their own unique qualification challenges. Spotlight On Measuring Conformity By Zhong Chen Choosing the right antenna can be an overwhelming task. To make an informed decision one must have a firm grap of the basic terminologies and their limitations. This article provides informative insight on making such informed decisions. return to top return to 2003 menu
April 2003 International And Domestic Commercial EMC Standards For ITE Equipment By Werner Schaefer Many aspects of modern life are influenced by the increasing using of Information Technology Equipment (ITE). To ensure proper functioning of these electronic devices, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is necessary. In this article we look at the commercial and domestic EMC standards that must be complied with before such ITE may be legally marketed. Effective Management Of An ESD Environment In Production By Vladimir Kraz How do you effectively manage your ESD environment? How do you assure that your components are not exposed to ESD? How do you prove to your customers that the components and assemblies that you provide have not been exposed to damaging ESD? Let’s find out. The TIA’s New U.S. Terminal Equipment Approval Guide By Scott Roleson June of 2002 marked the Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) release of its guide to U.S. regulatory approval of telecommunications terminal equipment (TTE). The sweeping changes in this area of regulatory approval focused on administrative processes. This article covers the history of these changes and provides information on how to use the guide to assist in obtaining FCC approval for TTE. Spotlight On EMI Gaskets By Gardner Bradlee Product designers are often faced with a multitude of EMI gasket products to meet shielding needs when designing their products. This article looks at what gasket forms are available for commercial electronics shielding applications and offers ideas to help narrow your choices. return to top return to 2003 menu
March 2003 Is There A Pre-Compliance Lab In Your Future? By Todd Robinson and Carl Petersen In this article we will compare the hard and soft costs of using a third party testing lab for pre compliance testing with those associated with establishing your own in-house pre compliance lab. Read the article. Product Safety Requirements For Laboratory Equipment By Steve Conlon This article provides an overview of the product safety standards for laboratory equipment, both in the EU and North America. The article touches on a few of the most common product design and evaluation "nightmares." We focus on electrical and mechanical hazards that are present in all such laboratory equipment. Read the article. A NEBS Core Document Gets An Update By Jon Curtis Telcordia has issued a new revision to GR-1089. While revisions are adopted slowly in the NEBS arena as many potential users are resistant to change, it appears that this revision will be found acceptable to most, if not all, and users should start their migration now toward meeting the revised requirements. Read the article. return to top return to 2003 menu
February 2003 Designing Electronic Systems For ESD Immunity By John R. Barnes Here's a comprehensive checklist to ensure that your system is properly protected. Read this article. Bluetooth^TM Conformance And Interoperability Testing By Kurt Fischer and Jean Chin Find out the current state and process of the qualification program for the use of Bluetooth technology. We provide an overview of the testing requirements for Bluetooth qualification. Read this article. Spotlight On Chambers For Conformity EMC Standards And Their Anechoic Chambers By Martin Wiles What type of chamber is required for which types of application and standards? And, how are chambers calibrated to meet such requirements? This article provides us with an insight to these ever looming questions. Read this article. return to top return to 2003 menu

December 2002 EU Medical Device Directive Update: Significant New Testing Requirements Added To EN 60601 Standards For EMC/Safety By Stephen Grimes, Tom Brenner and Jack Black Recent changes to the harmonized standard EN 60601-1-2, 1st edition are significant enought to be considered a major rewrite or new standard altogether. Read the article. Hunting For A Few Good Cabinets: Firearms Resistance By Jon Curtis Ever wish you could take a hammer to your computer? Sure you have. Well, we take a shotgun to telecom products. Out in rural areas telecom products are occasionally used for target practice (or perhaps a grouse was taking shelter there). This article describes the stimulus applied to telecom products to prove that they have the right stuff to survive in the field. From 12 gauge to .306, we show you what happens when the bullet hits the box. Read the article. Taking The Mystery Out Of ESD Flooring By David Long Choices abound, but careful planning is essential in making the right choice. The good news is that the selection of static control flooring needs not be a mystery. Read the article. Spotlight On Conductive Coatings And Applications By William D. Kimmel, PE and Daryl D. Gerke, PE Plastic enclosures are popular for both cosmetic and cost reasons. The growth market for plastic enclosures, driven largely by the consumer electronics market, means growth for plastic enclosures, and high-speed electronics is driving the need for shielding. Put these together, and you have a big market for conductive coatings. We discuss the pros and cons of the currently popular methods of achieving a conductive coating, and what it takes to make a conductively coated shield perform as desires. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu	2002 December November October September August July June May April March February January return to Feature Articles
November 2002 ACTA Takes Charge By John Bipes We discuss the recently privatized Part 68 certification process under the revised FCC requirements, the role that ACTA plays in the certification of telecommunications equipment, and a report card on ACTA's accomplishments nearly two years after its inception. Read the article. Field Probes As EMI Diagnostic Tools By Scott Roleson A design may seem perfect; however when electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance hasn't been considered, too often the product will fail at the end point of the development process, the final testing phase, where redesign is most expensive and difficult. Using field probes throughout the design phase to identify potential problems can help to reduce costs and speed final regulatory approval. Read the article. Dangerous Tests, Part 1: The Hot Flaming Oil Test By Steven Henderson The hot flaming oil test is performed by actually pouring flaming oil into a PC chassis. We provide specifics on how the test is performed, and include pictures of the test actually being performed. Read the article. Use ESD Control Products Correctly Or You Can Do More Harm Than Good By Gene Felder and Fred Tenzer We review the basics of ESD control and will focus primarily on how some ESD control protective products can do more harm than good when not properly used. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
October 2002 NEBS Certification - Design With The Customer In Mind by Dave Lorusso It takes more than know-how and money to guarantee your product's market entry; achieving NEBS certification requires planning, purpose and patience. Read the article. Safety Considerations For Pulsed Lasers by Thomas M. Savino In some communications equipment, light is used as the transmission medium. Lasers are the light source of choice in these systems. Here we discuss some of the safety concerns that must be taken into account when embedded, pulsed lasers are used within optical communications equipment. Read the article. U.S. Conformity Assessment Body Survey 2001 by Jogindar S. Dhillon NIST is responsible for designating U.S. conformity assessment bodies that are competent to perform conformity assessment activities for compliance with participating governments' requirements. This article covers NIST's survey of U.S. CABs to determine the effectiveness of MRAs with U.S. trading partners. Read the article. A Comparison Of GR-1089-CORE And EN 300 386 And Transient Requirements by James Press, Paul Sturges, Mark Betts, David Tran and John Ngo Overlapping U.S. and EU telecom requirements may streamline some compliance testing. This article is a comparison of GR-1089-CORE and EN 300 386 and other related requirements. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
September 2002 Stealth Diode And SMPS MOSFET Help In Controlling EMI In Power Supplies by Sampat S. Shekhawat, Praveen M. Shenoy and Ronald H. Randall Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) are increasingly being designed with an active power correction factor (PFC) input stage to meet international regulatory standards for harmonic content. Historically, power factor correction circuits have used a boost converter topology... however, with the recent introduction of the soft recovery hyperfast "stealth" diode, snubber circuitry is no longer necessary. Read the article. How Harmonized Standards Ease Compliance Efforts by Matthew D. Strege Most compliance agencies recognize the demands of successful manufacturers to internationalize their products worldwide. Standard harmonization is a concept designed to minimize the compliance obstacles between countries and provide manufacturers access to the global market. Read the article. Coordination Of Building Entrance And Telecom Equipment Protection by Michael J. Maytum The need to demonstrate primary protector and equipment coordination for the latest ITU-T telecommunications equipment test standards means that coordination becomes a design necessity. This article looks at the various aspects of coordination. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
August 2002 Quiet Down Your PCBs: EMC Design Guidelines That Work! By Douglas Brooks "Designing PC boards for low EMI emissions in high-speed systems is easy!" Read the article. Loops & Whips, Oh My! by Isidor Straus We take a look at the characteristics of the emitting source and the issues of near versus far-field behavior. Read the article. Revised ESD Waveform Promises Simulator Repeatability By John H. Mayer Some ESD simulators generate waveforms with high frequency ringing which produces failures not evident with other simulators. This article helps arm manufacturers and product designers with important information to help avoid unnecessary costs to meet compliance standards. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
July 2002 Signal Detection With EMI Receivers by Werner Schaefer Certain EMI receiver settings are important when trying to capture and analyze emissions from equipment under test. In the case of broadband signals, special attention and operator skill is required to select the appropriate values for these instrument settings. Read the article. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Testing - An Overview by Jozef Lomako In light of the increase of public concern over the exposure of humans to radio frequency electromagnetic field, Jozef Lomako covers the guidelines of levels of exposures and how these levels are measured. Read the article. Product Manufacturers Take Note By Geoffrey Peckham Major changes are occuring in US safety sign and label standards. Read the article. Product Safety Fundamentals - Isolation by Steven Henderson Let's get back to the basics to take a look at the appropriate isolation system within your product. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
June 2002 Adding Up Emissions by Keith Armstrong "Wouldn't it be nice if we could use CE marked components and sub-assemblies to construct products and be confident that they would meet the EMC Directive?" Let's take a look to find out how to achieve this objective. Read the article. Closing In On SAR by David Seabury What effects does RF exposure have on the human body? What are the guidelines for levels of exposure and how do we measure these levels? Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
May 2002 Evaluation To Harmonized Standards Is Easy... by Scott Barrows We provide a general outline of the differences between European Directives and standards and the standards of Canada and the United States in this article. Read the article. Magnetic Field Calibration: Unwinding The Helmholtz Coil by Isidor Straus Here we take a look at the creation of magnetic fields with emphasis on the uniform field region created by a Helmholtz coil arrangement. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
April 2002 Product Safety Investigation Preparation by Steven Henderson How does a product safety evaluation differ from an EMC evaluation? Here are ways to prepare for your product safety evaluation, from a hardware and a paperwork point for view. And a few tips to help your laboratory experience go well. Read the article. 123s Of A Successful Test Lab Report by Barbara Judge & Thomas Cokenias What are test labs looking for when preparing your test report? Here's what to expect from the reports the laboratory will provide and how to best work with your laboratory to receive your test report as quickly as possible. Read the article. return to top return to 2002 menu
March 2002 A Forgotten ESD Standard Is Resurrected For NEBS by Isidor Straus "Verizon has modified its requirements for central office switching and transmission equipment..." Read on... IEC 61010-1 Updated by Steven Henderson Steve Henderson reviews "the newly updated version of IEC 61010-1." Read on... return to top return to 2002 menu
February 2002 Understanding Antenna Factors And Antenna Calibration by Isidor Straus "Accurate measurements in any field require accurately calibrated equipment." Designing Enclosures For Product Safety by Scott Barrows Scott Barrows "describes the safety considerations for enclosures used for electronic products." Read on... return to top return to 2002 menu
January 2002 Reflections... A Review: Energy, Power And Voltage - Part 2: Frequency, Power And Spectra by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Spotlight On Anechoic Chambers: Big Price, No Echo by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Information Technology Standards Changing Again by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2002 menu

December 2001 Reflections... A Review: Energy, Power And Voltage - Part 1 by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2001 menu November 2001 Reflections... Understanding The SBC DC Power Requirements - Part 2 by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC An Insider's Secrets To A Good First Lab Visit by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Outdoor Information Technology Equipment by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2001 menu	2001 December November October September August May April March February January return to Feature Articles
October 2001 Reflections... Understanding The SBC DC Power Requirements by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
September 2001 Suitability Of Wiring Terminals For Centralized DC Power by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... Overtemp Protection by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
August 2001 123s Of A Successful Lab Visit by Tom Cokenias and Barbara L. Judge Reflections On Lab Quality: Rules Of Thumb For Finding The Right Lab For You by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Open Area Test Site Construction Considerations by Jon Curtis and Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
May 2001 UL 60950 Safety of Information Technology by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus, LLC First Look At A Revised EMC Directive by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
April 2001 Choosing The Right EMC Standard For Telecom Equipment by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
March 2001 Leakage Currents - Safety Issues And Fixture Calibrations by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
February 2001 Near And Far Fields - From Statics To Radiation by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2001 menu
January 2001 Changes Are Coming To The EU's Power Line Harmonic Requirements by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2001 menu

December 2000 Designing Enclosures For EMC Compliance by Glen Dash, Ampyx LLC The EU In A Nutshell by Glen Dash, Ampyx LLC Telecom Interface Protection - Part IV: Considerations For Loop Start Equipment by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu November 2000 60 Vdc Supply Installations For Telecommunications Equipment by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus, LLC Telecom Interface Protection - Part III: Transient Protection Components by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu	2000 December November October September August July June May April March February January return to Feature Articles
October 2000 True Confessions Of A Cyber Sleuth by Glen Dash, Ampyx LLC Telecom Interface Protection - Part II by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
September 2000 Telecom Interface Protection - Part I by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
August 2000 Spread Spectrum Radio: Worldwide Regulatory Guidelines for Product Developers by Thomas N. Cokenias, Compliance Certification Service Reflections...Understanding the NEBS Airborne Contaminant Requirements by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
July 2000 Reflections...NEBS GR-63 Fire Spread Testing by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
June 2000 Experiments In EMC: How Common Mode Currents Are Created by Jon Curtis and Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC Reflections...Hybrids, Balance, And Signal Separation In Telecom by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus, LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
May 2000 The Secrets of the Log Periodic Antenna by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Information Technology Standards - The Future by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections...Thoughts on Impedance Matching by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
April 2000 Computational Methods Aid In Understanding EMC Antennas by Jon Curtis and Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Product Safety Approval of Central Office Equipment - Part III by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... A Short Tutorial on Transformers, Impedance, and Matching by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
March 2000 Product Safety Approval of Telecom Central Office Equipment - Part II by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections...Up In The Air - Rambling On About DTV, Gravity And The Future Of Open Area Test Sites by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
February 2000 Product Safety Approval of Telecom Central Office Equipment - Part I by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections...Some Thoughts On Power Line Conducted Measurements by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2000 menu
January 2000 Maxwell's Primer Part VI: The Method Of Moments by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... EMC Lab Story: A Day In The Life by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 2000 menu

December 1999 Maxwell's Primer Part V - Radiation From A Small Wire Element by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... Plane Waves & Reflections by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu November 1999 Technically Speaking... Floating Circuits - Protection Against Electric Shock by Richard Nute Maxwell's Primer Part IV - Equations A Computer Can Love by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... Transmission Line Primer, Part II by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu	1999 December November October September August July June May April March return to Feature Articles
October 1999 NEBS' Hottest Test - System Level Fire-Resistance by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Maxwell's Primer Part III - The DE(vi)L In The Details by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... A Primer On Transmission Lines - Part I: Basics by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Bell Atlantic's "NEBS" Applications Specifications by Ludwig C. (Chuck) Graff, Senior Member of Technical Staff/Manager, Bell Atlantic Network Product Integrity return to top return to 1999 menu
September 1999 A Maxwell's Primer Part II - Why Things Radiate by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... The B-H Curve: Two Ways Saturation Affects The EMC Lab by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
August 1999 A Maxwell's Primer Part I by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... Waveguides Operated Below Cutoff - A Review by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
July 1999 Computational Magic by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Withdrawal of U.S. Medical Product Safety Standard by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... From The Lab - Fiber Optics And EMI by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
June 1999 OSHA's Electrical Standards - What It Covers And What It Doesn't by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Component Selection - Not As Simple As Looking For A Mark by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... FCC Hands Off The Certification Business - Commission's TCB Initiative To Create Homegrown "Notified Bodies" by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
May 1999 Designing For Compliance 1999 Part 2 - Rethinking The Role Of Power And Return Planes by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Surviving Overvoltage From Power Line Crosses by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... Product Oriented EMC Standards Begin To Take Over by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
April 1999 Designing For Compliance 1999 - Part 1: Know Partial Inductances To Control Emissions by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC Millennium Brings New Requirements For Telecom Product Safety by Steven Henderson, Curtis-Straus LLC Reflections... CISPR 22 Adds A New Wrinkle To ITE EMC by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu
March 1999 Know When You Need To List Your Product - And When You Don't by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1999 menu

December 1998 Shiver Me Timers! Using Spread Spectrum Clock Generators by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu November 1998 What Chip Designers Can Do To Lower Emissions by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu	1998 December November October September August July May April March February January return to Feature Articles
October 1998 EU Regualtion of Medical Devices - The Medical Device Directive - Part 2 by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
September 1998 EU Regualtion of Medical Devices - The Medical Device Directive by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
August 1998 Designing For Compliance - Minimizing Ringing and Crosstalk by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
July 1998 Streamlining FCC Authorizations by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
May 1998 Designing For Compliance: We Put Theory To The Test, Part 3 by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
April 1998 Designing For Compliance: We Put Theory To The Test, Part 2 by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
March 1998 Designing For Compliance: We Put Theory To The Test by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
February 1998 Know Logic Family Characteristics To Control Emissions by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC Component Shielding Made Easy With Circuit Models by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu
January 1998 Follow These 18 Rules For Better EMC Design by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1998 menu

December 1997 Inside The EU: How It Really Works by Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1997 menu November 1997 Build Your Test Site Right Part III: Two Case Studies by Jon Curtis & Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1997 menu	1997 December November October September return to Feature Articles
October 1997 Build Your Test Site Right Part II: How Anechoic Chambers Really Work by Jon Curtis & Isidor Straus, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1997 menu
September 1997 Build Your Test Site Right Part by Jon Curtis, Curtis-Straus LLC return to top return to 1997 menu