Electronics

US National Toxicology Program’s Report on Cell Phone Safety

By Editorial Team | Mar 4, 2023

On May 27, 2016, the National Toxicology Program released a report outlining their findings on the potential health hazards of cell phones after a lengthy experiment conducted on mice and rats. The report in its entirety can be found here. The study looked mainly...

What is IEC Standards Testing?

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 3, 2023

IEC Standards Testing: Ensuring Quality and Safety in Electrical and Electronic Products International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards testing plays a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of electrical and electronic products...

image showing electrical testing in a laboratory or industrial setting, highlighting the precision and importance of ensuring the functionality and safety of electrical systems

Robot Testing

By Editorial Team | Feb 21, 2023

If one watched the decades old cartoon "The Jetsons," one would remember lovable Rosie the Robot cleaning George and Jane Jetson's glass capsule house. There may not be many people who have not wanted to have their very own Rosie the Robot. It seems futuristic, but...

Electronic Testing

By Science Technology | Feb 14, 2023

Exploring the Importance and Impacts of the Electronics Industry. Electronics have a vital role in our lives, powering devices, companies, and systems. We heavily rely on their flawless functioning for multiple daily activities. To keep the world running, people...

Hand with blue glove holding a large microcircuit

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards

By Editorial Team | Feb 12, 2023

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards are published standards for technologies related to electrics and electronics, known as "electrotechnology." Devices that use/produce electricity, or contain electronic components rely on standards to...

Electromagnetic Compatiability EMC / Electromagnetic Interference EMI

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Testing: Methods, Standards, and Applications

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 28, 2023

From consumer electronics to critical medical and military applications, EMI testing plays a key role in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

illustration of electromegnetic intereference (EMI) testing showing electronic components with a background on interference waves

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) | Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing

By Editorial Team | Jan 24, 2023

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) describe regulatory testing of electronic components of consumer goods. All electronics emit some degree of electromagnetic radiation. EMI is electromagnetic energy that alters how an...

Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC

Photometric Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 17, 2023

Photometric testing is a crucial process in industries that deal with lighting and optics. It pertains to the measurement of light as perceived by the human eye. The rationale behind this is that human eyes do not respond uniformly to all wavelengths of light....