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Hot Off The Press Powerful DC-enabled, AC-coupled Linear Amplifier The AE Techron model 7796 is a DC-capable AC amplifier that produces up to 200 Amps peak and 181 Volts peak from DC to 60 kHz. The 7796 amplifier will begin shipping the first production units on July 28, 2007. The 7796 can be connected in parallel or series to create systems with outputs of up to 800 Amps Peak and 700 Volts peak. When compared to previous high power linear amplifiers like the AE Techron model 7782, the 7796 represents a 50% improvement in air flow, a 30% increase in power supply capacity and a 20% increase in the number output transistors. For more information contact: lshank@aetechron.com, (574) 295-9495. Intertek Announces the New Client Lounge High Duty TWT Amplifier This new State-of-the-Art, Model 467K or Model 467Ka, 125 Watts TWT Amplifier is a dual mode, both Grid pulsed or CW amplifier. It is available in the 18 to 26.5 GHz and 26.5 to 40 GHz frequency ranges. In the pulse mode the Model 467 is a high PRF, high duty TWT amplifier with excellent on/off ratio, phase and amplitude stability. Selection of Pulse or CW can be accomplished with the unit in Standby or Operate. Phase noise is less than + 1 degree, and spurious signals are less than -50 dBc. The Front Panel Card Cage Features all System Controller PC Cards with detailed test and monitoring information. The Model 467 is packaged in a standard 19 inch rack mount chassis that is 12.19 inches high and 28.5 inches deep. Primary power is 120VAC, 60 Hz or TBS. The unit is supplied with IEEE-488, RS-232 or TBS. For further information, contact Applied Systems Engineering, Inc. (817) 249-4180. Intertek recently introduced its new Client Lounge concept at the IEEE EMC 2007 show. The new Client Lounges, to be offered later this year at each of Intertek’s 10 US EMC laboratories, are a part of the company’s national “Compatibility” campaign – demonstrating that EMC testing is more than product compatibility, but compatibility in a testing partner too. As part of the campaign, Intertek has committed to providing EMC clients with queue times as short as 3 days, 24-hour quoting, same-day access to EMC test data, and a quiet, comfortable place to work or just unwind while on-site at Intertek. Each of the 10 Client Lounges will offer a productive workspace, food & beverages, comfortable seating, news and entertainment. Each laboratory will become a showcase for Intertek’s commitment to speed, technical expertise, client convenience, and EMC partner compatibility. Visit www.intertek-etlsemko.com/emc for more information. Force and Torque Analysis Software New Product Series 9000 P.C. Board Mount Terminal Blocks & Connectors Mark-10 Corporation has introduced MESURgauge, a measuring and analysis program designed to expand the functionality of force and torque measuring instruments. MESURgauge captures readings from any force or torque gauge with RS-232 output, and displays data in tabular and graphical formats. Load data can be graphed against time or travel, particularly useful for such applications as spring testing and tensile testing. The program includes a set of tools to analyze test results, including statistical calculations, quick data export to Microsoft Excel, customizable reports, pass/fail indicators and many others. Test setups and sequences are customizable and can be saved and recalled. The user can program test start and stop conditions, including load, time, travel, and sample break. For additional information, contact Mark-10 at (888) MARK-TEN or www.mark-10.com. Curtis Industries has announced a complete line of P.C. Board Mount Terminal Blocks. From center to center of .1 in. (2.54mm) to .4 in. (10.16 mm) and voltage capability up to 750 V. With temperatures up to 240° C (454° F) for 30 seconds suitable for soldering in SMD oven, these blocks offer high quality at competitive prices for electronic PCBs. All products are RoHS compliant and approved by UL, CSA, and VDE. Other features include no whiskers, high clamp pullout force, captive screws, spring clamping system, various colors available, plus more. All of this series are modular, side-stackable to offer the greatest flexibility of terminal configuration. Special configuration can be provided to meet specific application requirements. For more information about Curtis Industries and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.curtisind.com. Quick-Mount, Low Force Metal Gasket Omega Shielding Products’ high-endurance 99-940-WT gasket is engineered for heavy-use EMI shielding and grounding applications. The symmetrical design of the gasket offers low compression resistance and reliable electrical contact between mating surfaces with gaps ranging from 0.1” (2.5mm) to .06” (1.5mm). Installation is fast and easy with a peel-and-stick Instant Tac Adhesive strip on the underside of the gasket. Additionally, the free end of each gasket finger features a fold-under lip that greatly reduces surface friction as the gasket is compressed. For more information or an engineering guide, please contact Omega Shielding Products, Inc. (800) 828-5784 or visit their website www.omegashielding.com. Ultra Compact Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors EPCOS has introduced their new snapin aluminum electrolytic capacitor of the B43305 and B43508 series offering converter solutions with significant space saving benefits. The components feature the same electrical properties as earlier types, but are smaller by up to two case classes, which corresponds to a height reduction of 5 and 10 mm, enabling the design of even smaller power supplies and frequency converters. This miniaturization advance was achieved by the use of new materials, an improved capacitor winding design and an optimized concept for the mechanical construction. The B43305 series covers the capacitance range from 68 to 3300µF and is available for voltages between 200 and 450 V. It has an operating life of 2000 hours at a temperature of 85ºC. For additional information, contact EPCOS capacitor marketing at (800) 888-7729. EMC Single-Phase Filters Offer Increased Attenuation Performance Schaffner EMC has announced it has upgraded its current FN2000 single-phase filter series with two new families of products. The FN 2030 general-purpose EMI filters and the FN 2090 multi-stage EMI filters are RoHS compliant and were developed for applications requiring higher filter performance. The FN 2030 outperforms Schaffner’s existing single-stage EMI filters, the FN 2010 and FN 2020, and has excellent cost-performance ratio. Its uses include consumer goods, household equipment, medical systems, electronic data processing equipment and electrical equipment applications requiring only a single-stage EMI filter. Additional information, dimensions, diagrams and filter selection tables for each new family in the FN 2000 series is available. For more information contact Schaffner EMC, Inc. at (732) 225-9533 or visit their website at www.schaffnerusa.com. 70 Conformity September 2007 http://www.intertek-etlsemko.com/emc http://www.mark-10.com http://www.omegashielding.com http://www.curtisind.com http://www.schaffnerusa.com

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Contents Editor’s Note FCC Extends Disability Access Requirements to VOIP Commission Fines Importer $3 Million Over Non-Compliant TVs FCC Gets Tough on Retailers Over Analog TV Tuner Labeling Analog Cellular Service Sunset Date Reaffirmed Commission Adopts Recommendations of Katrina Panel Free-Space Antenna Factors Through the Use of Time-Domain Signal Processing Editorial Correction ESD Open Forum An Update on Revisions to IEC 61000-4-2, the Basic Standard on ESD Practical Advice for Meeting the DFS Testing Requirements of the FCC The EMC Impact of Embedded Software ESD Design Buyer's Guide Tate Renominated to the FCC EPA Releases Report on U.S. Electronic Waste Additional Standards For The EU’s Toy Directive Medical Device Manufacturer Enters Consent Order Updated Guidance Document on Laser Products Issued FDA Offers Advice on Defective Heating Pads CPSC Issues China Product Safety Program Report Other CPSC Actions In The News IEC Standards Update Product Reviews Product News UL Standards Update From Our “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” Department Looking Back: Items from Past Issues of Conformity Advertisers

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