I frequently read articles that cite IEC 60601-1-2 as the sole EMC requirement for medical devices. However, anyone who believes that IEC 60601-1-2 covers all EMC requirements for medical devices may be overlooking something. Here's why. When is IEC 60601-1-2 applicable? ...

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Have you ever considered sourcing inexpensive components from China? The temptation is strong, we know. And we've already gained some experience, a few of which I'd like to share. The dangers of second-source components: 3 practical examples from ...

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May I introduce you? This is EDA – our owl for electrodermal activity. This is EDA, our little owl with a special talent. EDA can measure electrodermal activity (EDA for short) – it detects the subtlest changes in skin conductivity precisely, reliably, and ...

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The fast eat the slow – the importance of rapid prototyping in electronics development. Our assembly machine allows us to assemble smaller batches manually and much faster. The electronics industry is intensely competitive, and one of the most important features of ...

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What are electroceuticals? Pharmaceuticals and electroceuticals are two different approaches to treating diseases and health conditions. Pharmaceuticals are already familiar to many. They are medications, and you can buy them at a pharmacy. I coined the term "electroceutical" myself. ...

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LTspice is probably familiar to every hardware developer as a circuit simulation software. The brain behind LTspice was Mike Engelhardt, which many people probably know, as he participated in the LTspice World Tour for many years and held seminars on LTspice. ...

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