Conformity Magazine - August 2008 - (Page 19)

Newsletter Before the Professional Group on RFI had a newsletter, there was an informal newsletter “Quasies and Peaks” which was originated by Rexford Daniels in 1954 in order to coordinate happenings in the technical area of Interference. It should be noted, however, that the first newsletter published directly by the PGRFI was actually written and edited by Milton Kant, one of the founders of the EMC Society. It was published on January 2, 1958. But the second and subsequent Newsletters of the Professional Group on RFI was edited by Rex Daniels, and he continued as the editor until 1968 (Issues #2 -53). In 1968, Robert Goldblum became the editor and remained in that position until 1997 (Issues #54 - 173). Since then, Janet O’Neil has edited the Newsletter (Issues #174 - 215). The newsletter’s name has changed a number of times. It was originally called “The Professional Group on Radio Frequency Interference Newsletter” (Issues #1 and #2). Then, it became the “IRE Professional group on Radio Frequency Interference Newsletter” (Issues #3 - 24 – August 1958 – December 1962). Issues Number 25 and 26 were entitled “IEEE Professional Group on Radio Frequency Interference Newsletter.” Then, Issue # 27 in April 1963 was entitled “IEEE Professional Technical Group on Radio Frequency Interference Newsletter,” and this title was immediately changed to “IEEE Professional Technical Group on Electromagnetic Compatibility Newsletter” for Issue # 28 in July 1963. It continued this way until Issue #34 in August 1964, when the title switched to “IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Group Newsletter.” The title then remained constant until Issue #98 (in the summer of 1978) when it changed to “IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society Newsletter.” The final change, to its present title of “IEEE EMC Society Newsletter,” occurred at Issue # 147 (Fall issue of 1990). The Newsletter has also changed in content and length over the years. It started in the early years with four pages. It grew to an average size of 24 pages under Bob Goldblum and more recently has grown again, under Janet O’Neil, to more than 50 pages. The newsletter has associate editors who support the chief editor in her duties. EMC Abstracts One of the areas of the EMC Society Newsletter that has been popular over the years has been the EMC Abstracts. These are short summaries of magazine articles and other pertinent articles on EMC that have been reviewed by EMC technical experts. The Abstracts highlight the main gist of the articles and describe the location of the article for the reader who wants more information. Technical Services The EMCS has a Vice-President of Technical Services who supervises a number of technical activities in the Society. His area of responsibility includes the Technical Committees TC-1 through TC-10. Their areas of interest are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. TC-1 EMC Management TC-2 EMC Measurements TC-3 Electromagnetic Environment TC-4 Electromagnetic Interference Control TC-5 High Power Electromagnetics TC-6 Spectrum Management TC-7 Nonsinusoidal Fields TC-8 Electromagnetic Product Safety TC-9 Computational EMC 10. TC-10 Signal Integrity t sa + e u 331 8 Se th 200 o Bo EMC , MI E it IEE Detro AUGUSt 2008 Conformity 19 http://www.fair-rite.com http://www.fair-rite.com

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Conformity Magazine - August 2008 Contents Editor’s Note FCC Seeks Comment on Reauction of 700 MHz D Block Commission Cracks Down (Again!) on Junk Fax Marketer Canada Levies Fees for Public Safety Radio Spectrum FDA Issues Guidance on Medical Device Tracking Greenpeace Challenges Video Game Manufacturers The IEEE EMC Society: A Proud History of Accomplishments ESD Open Forum An Update on Changes to the Automotive ESD Standard, ISO 10605 Modeling of Radiated Electromagnetic Disturbances in Automotive Applications Design Issues in Automotive Radio Frequency Systems IEEE EMC Symposium IEEE 2008 Show Preview Exhibitors Buyer’s Guide Product News Most Eco-Friendly Companies Updated Standards List For the EU’s Pressure Equipment Directive Commission Issues Updated Standards List For Directive on Gas-Fired Appliances HHS Releases Fact Sheet on U.S. Imports from China Customs Agents Seize Holiday Lights IEEE PSES Symposium Set for October CPSC Actions in the News IEC Standards Update UL Standards Update Telcordia Standards Update From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Product Reviews Advertisers

Conformity Magazine - August 2008

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