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NewsBreaks continued from page 68 Fibre Optic Communications • IEC 60793-1-42 Ed. 2.0 (200706) Optical fibres - Part 1-42: Measurement methods and test procedures - Chromatic dispersion. Bilingual version replaces the English version. • IEC 60793-1-48 Ed. 2.0 (200706) Optical fibres - Part 1-48: Measurement methods and test procedures - Polarization mode dispersion • IEC 60793-2-10 Ed. 3.0 (200706) Optical fibres - Part 2-10: Product specifications - Sectional specification for category A1 multimode fibres • IEC 61300-2-49 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-49: Tests - Connector installation test • IEC 61300-2-50 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures Part 2-50: Tests - Fibre optic connector proof test with static load Singlemode and multimode • IEC 61300-2-51 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Fibre optic interconnecting devices and passive components - Basic test and measurement procedures - Part 2-51: Tests - Fibre optic connector test for transmission with applied tensile load - Singlemode and multimode Medical Electrical Equipment • IEC 62220-1-2 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Medical electrical equipment Characteristics of digital Xray imaging devices - Part 1-2: Determination of the detective quantum efficiency - Detectors used in mammography Telecommunications • IEC 61156-1 Ed. 3.0 (2007-06) Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad 72 Conformity September 2007 cables for digital communications Part 1: Generic specification • IEC 61156-5-1 Ed. 2.0 (2007-06) Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications Part 5-1: Symmetrical pair/ quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 1 000 MHz Horizontal floor wiring - Blank detail specification • IEC 61156-6 Ed. 2.0 (2007-06) Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications Part 6: Symmetrical pair/quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 1 000 MHz - Work area wiring Sectional specification • IEC 61156-6-1 Ed. 2.0 (2007-06) Multicore and symmetrical pair/quad cables for digital communications Part 6-1: Symmetrical pair/ quad cables with transmission characteristics up to 1 000 MHz Working area wiring - Blank detail specification • IEC 62351-3 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Power systems management and associated information exchange Data and communications security Part 3: Communication network and system security - Profiles including TCP/IP • IEC 62351-4 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Power systems management and associated information exchange - Data and communications security - Part 4: Profiles including MMS • IEC 62351-6 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Power systems management and associated information exchange Data and communications security Part 6: Security for IEC 61850 • IEC 62455 Ed. 1.0 (2007-06) Internet protocol (IP) and transport stream (TS) based service access • IEC/PAS 61169-38 Ed. 1.0 (200706) Radio-frequency connectors Part 38: Sectional specification Radio-frequency coaxial connectors model, slide-in (rack and panel applications) - Characteristic impedance 50 Ω (type TMA) - 50 Ω applications • IEC/PAS 61935-2-20 Ed. 1.0 (200705) Generic cabling systems Specification for the testing of balanced communication cabling in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801 Part 2-20: Work area cord for class D applications - Blank detail specification UL Standards Update Underwriters Laboratories has announced the availability of these standards, revisions and bulletins (additional information is available at www.ul.com): • Subject 45A Transportable and Special Purpose Portable Electric Tools. Outline dated June 1, 2007 • UL 141 Standard for Garment Finishing Appliances. New Edition dated June 8, 2007 • UL 448 Standard for Centrifugal Stationary Pumps for Fire-Protection Service. New Edition dated June 8, 2007 • UL 493 Standard for ThermoplasticInsulated Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cables. New Edition dated June 1, 2007 • UL 745-1 Portable Electric Tools. New Edition dated June 15, 2007 • UL 796 Standard for Printed-Wiring Boards. Revision dated June 18, 2007 • UL 923 Standard for Microwave Cooking Appliances. Revision dated June 19, 2007 • UL 1018 Standard for Electric Aquarium Equipment. Revision dated June 25, 2007 • UL 1247 Standard for Diesel Engines for Driving Stationary Fire Pumps. New Edition dated May 31, 2007 http://www.ul.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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