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Events, Training and Seminars Our Lecturers have a wealth of experience and information in the field of product certification and will share their perspective and insight on the regulations and evolving requirements for radio frequency systems. This goal of these seminars is to present the latest information on these evolving requirements and to give attendees better understanding of the processes and procedures for approving Wireless equipment. Who Should Attend? Engineers, program managers, test technicians and regulatory personnel working in EMC, Radio and telecommunications testing and Regulatory Compliance for North America and Europe as well as test, design and development engineers and technicians will benefit from receiving the latest in critical updates on test methodology. Learn the latest FCC and Industry Canada Rules and Regulations Hear from the experts on FCC and IC interpretations Understand the requirements of the R&TTE Directive and discuss recent activity. Interact and exchange with your colleagues in the industry Seminars / Training

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Join Us for a One-Hour Webinar Overview of FCC and Industry Canada Certification Requirements. February 16th

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Join Us for a One-hour Webinar Overview of Japanese Approvals and Certification 

This Webinar will cover the requirements for certifying radio equipment for the Japanese market, including technical and administrative details. Testing for compliance with Japanese Radio Regulations can be performed in the US and submitted to a Recognized Certification Body (RCB). American Certification Body has been designated to provide these approvals.

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2011 Wireless & EMC Seminar Program: Technology and Methods for FCC, EU and International Compliance

Dates: November 7, 2011- November 11, 2011

 

2010: FCC, EU and International Compliance Seminar

Join the experts with ATCB, NTS and Washington Laboratories for a comprehensive overview of methods and requirements of EMC and Radio Regulations. This seminar will cover methods of testing, evaluation and certification requirements for commercial equipment with demands for EMC compliance. With specific focus on radio regulations compliance for products bound for global markets. Included is an update on the recent TCB Council and FCC Training. Learn the specific requirements of the FCC Rules and Regulations including recent interpretations and policies and the impact of the new edition of ANSI C63.4 and the newly-issued ANSI C63.10.

The seminar will be provided in two modules. The first module is a two-day comprehensive presentation on FCC, IC and EU requirements for Radio Certification. The second module is a three-day intensive presentation on laboratory methods to meet EMC requirements as well as laboratory best practices to obtain and maintain accreditation.

Updates from the FCC/TCB Council Training. The training will feature critical technical updates on regulations and policies from the FCC/TCB Council training in October 2009.

Demonstrations. Observe laboratory demonstrations of key concepts, compliance measurements, power, frequency, bandwidth, and spurious emissions.

Design, development and test engineers and technicians will benefit from receiving the latest in critical updates on test methodology from practicing experts Dennis Ward and Werner Schaefer. In addition, laboratory management personnel involved in the maintenance of the accreditation status or responsible for obtaining accreditation will benefit from this training as well. Our Lecturers have a wealth of experience and information in the field of product testing and certification and will share their perspective and insight on EMC regulations and evolving requirements for radio frequency systems. This goal of this seminar is to present the latest information on these evolving requirements and to give attendees better understanding of the processes and procedures for approving equipment.

Specific topics include:
•Explanation of new technologies (3G, LTE, WiMAX and UWB) 
•Updates from TCB Council workshop in Baltimore, October 2010 and the latest requirements and changes from FCC, IC and Europe 
•Practical testing techniques 
•Testing methodologies for electronic devices, with a focus on radio transmitter devices 
•Measurement methods using spectrum analyzers including proper methods of determining power, averaging techniques, ACP measurements (and implemented algorithms), bandwidth and spurious emissions 
•Measurement system sensitivity and overload considerations for linear measurements 
•Dynamic range considerations 
•Sweep time considerations (probability of intercept for broadband signals) 
•Extending the frequency range beyond the coax medium (external mixing) 
•Test accreditation, including calibration, uncertainties and engineer proficiency

Seminar Format: The Instruction You Need.

This training opportunity is split into two different topic areas that have been developed to complement each other. The first two days will focus on regulatory matters and the approval of wireless devices. The focus will be on consumer products and systems and the impact of FCC, IC Industry Canada and Europe. The third through fifth day will focus on laboratory techniques, operations, accreditation and QA processes. Attendees can choose to take one or both of these courses.

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Chapter Meeting of the IEEE

American Certification Body will be exhibiting at the upcoming EMC Chapter Meeting of the IEEE Milwaukee Section. Featured Event: Printed Circuit Board Layout for EMC Suppression with Dr. Todd Hubing of Clemson University Printed Circuit Board layout is often the single most important factor affecting the EMC of electronic systems. PCB’s that are auto-routed or laid out according to a list of “design rules” do not usually meet EMC requirements on the first pass resulting in expensive EMC “fixes” such as ferrites on cables and shielded enclosures. Dr. Todd Hubing has lectured internationally on these design issues. Date: Tuesday. March 22, 2011 Location: Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel For more information, contact: James Blaha Brochure outside | Brochure inside

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