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Welcome to the D.L.S. News & Views Newsletter page. Our goal is to inform you about regulatory changes and about how D.L.S. can assist in meeting your needs. You can download our current & previous newsletters. We hope this page will keep you up to date on all EMC, Safety, and Radio News.

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Spring 2018

  • D.L.S. Quality Award Winner
  • Medical Update
  • Solar Radiation Testing
  • Recent Updates on RED Harmonized Standards
  • Free MIL-STD Webinar
  • Plus:
    • D.L.S. Expands Again: 16th EMC Chamber in Wheeling
    • Airbus Debuts…
    • Roger Swanberg Retires
    • Please Give Us Your Thoughts
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Fall 2017

  • Power Quality Testing
  • RED for Wi-Fi and Zigbee
  • Fluids Susceptibility Testing at D.L.S.
  • Risk Assessment Update
  • Don Sweeney receives Prestigious Award
  • Plus:
    • Don’s thoughts on Possible vs. Impossible
    • We want your feedback
    • Free 45 minute review of your product
    • Design Seminar: 50% Special Discount or $300 Discount Until October 3
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Spring 2017

  • MIL-STD-461 G Review
  • RED Update
  • Multimedia Emissions Update
  • Explosive Atmosphere Testing at D.L.S.
  • D.L.S. Receives Quality Service Award
  • Plus:
    • Medical IEC 60601-1-2:2014 goes into effect April 2017
    • Medical Electrical Equipment Requirements
    • Free 45 minute review of your product
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop 50% discount or $300 Discount Until April 4
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Fall 2016

  • Regulatory Updates
    • New ITE Amendment
    • New Audio Visual Standard
    • New Multimedia Safety Standard
    • Multimedia Defined
  • More Regulatory Updates
    • LED Lighting Devices Standard in Effect
    • Canada Updates
    • FCC Updates
    • ETSI EU Updates
    • Medical Device Home Health Care Updates
  • Vibration Testing
  • Author Joins Seminar Staff
  • New Military/Commercial Avionics Brochure
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop
    50% Special Discount or $300 Discount Until Sept. 13
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Spring 2016

  • MIL-STD-461G
  • D.L.S. Wireless Update
  • NEW DoC Sample
  • NEW Directives
    • RED
    • EMC
    • LVD
  • Risk Assessment (see LVD Directive)
  • Plus:
    • Korean EMC Standards
    • Flammability Testing
    • Blue Guide
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop 50% discount or $300 Discount Until Sept 13
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Fall 2015

  • No Transition for New EU Directives
  • New Medical EMC Requirements
  • The Problem with Pre-Certified Radio Modules
  • FCC & CISPR Updates
    • FCC Update
    • FCC vs. CISPR
    • FCC Exempted Devices
    • CISPR Standards Update
  • New Canada Standards
  • Safety & Environmental Testing Spotlight
  • Plus:
    • Easy Travel to D.L.S.
    • The Value of a Hands-On Workshop
    • Design Seminar: 50% Special Discount or $300 Discount Until Sept. 15
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Spring 2015

  • Avionics Handbook, 3rd Edition
  • FCC/IC Updates
    • FCC KDB Publications Regarding Transmitters
    • FCC Radio Frequency Update
    • FCC/IC Electronic Labeling
    • Industry Canada Updates Standards
  • Composite Shielding Effectiveness Testing Under IEEE 299
  • IEC/EN 60335-1: 2012 Safety Standard Includes EMC Testing
  • Expanded IEC/EN 60068 Environmental Testing
  • Plus:
    • Qi Testing Update
    • MIL-STD-810 Testing
    • MIL-STD 461 & RTCA DO-160 Large Vehicle/Equipment Testing
    • Pre-Compliance Services
    • UL60950-1 / cUL60950 Testing
    • Chance to win an iPad
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop 50% discount or $300 Discount Until March 24

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Fall 2014

  • D.L.S. Product Safety & Environmental Testing Achieves ACLASS 17025 Accreditation
  • New Acceleration Equipment at D.L.S. CA
  • IEC 62368-1 Safety and EN 55032 EMC Update
  • MIL-STD 461G
  • New Radio Equipment Directive – RED
  • Medical Standards
  • IEEE/ANSI C63.4
  • Automotive Testing Lab
  • Navy Programs Focus of D.L.S. Visit by Congressman
  • Meet the Sales Team
  • New Customer Lounge
  • Writing the Newest EMC Design Book
  • 50% Special Discount or $300 Discount on Seminar Until September 16
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Spring 2014

  • Vibration/Shock Testing
  • RTCA DO-160 DER/DAR
  • HASS Testing
  • D.L.S. & MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing
  • CISPR 22& 13 Replacement
  • Equipment Approval in the World Market
  • Medical Exemption Expires
  • $25 Gift Card Winners
  • Design Seminar
    • Additional Instructor Tim Lusha
    • Latest EMC Book Available
  • 50% Special Discount or $300 Discount on Seminar Until March 16
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Fall 2013

  • $1983 Discount Program
  • D.L.S. completes UL Audit
  • Wireless Power Transfer – Update
  • Risk Assessment added to IEC 61010-1
  • More D.L.S. Expansion
  • Power Tools NOT Exempt
  • Automotive Testing
  • 30 Years Teaching
  • Exporting Info
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop $300 Discount Until Sept. 16
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Spring 2013

  • Happy 30th Birthday, D.L.S.
    • Reflections by Don
  • EN 61010-1 3rd Edition
  • D.L.S. Expands C.A. Group
  • Military and RTCA
    • MIL-STD 704 and MIL-STD 1399
    • Environmental Testing for 
      MIL-STD 810 & RTCA DO-160
    • Digital Avionics Handbook
  • Audio Video Equipment
  • Australian Government Compliance & Labeling Update: RCM Mark
  • Qi Testing
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop $300 Discount Until April 2
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Fall 2012

  • Sand and Dust Testing for Military and RTCA
  • ITE Canadian Update
    • ICES-003 Issue 5
  • Canadian IC Receiver Standard Update
  • Medical Device Update
  • 10% discount on Qi Compliance Wireless Charging Testing
  • How RoHS 2 Directive Affects YOU
  • EMC By Your Design Practical Applications Seminar/Workshop $300 Discount
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Spring 2012

  • Wireless & OATS Capabilities
    • Radiated Emissions > 1GHz
    • Wireless Certification for Japan
    • FCC TV Band White Space
  • Medical Update: IEC 60601-1 Third Edition
  • On-Site Compliance Consulting
  • Shielding Effectiveness Testing
  • TestView™ Remote Test Witnessing Service
  • Why I Feel Lucky!
  • EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop $300 Discount Until March 27
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Fall 2011

  • D.L.S. becomes UL Certificated Agency
  • RTCA DO-160G Update
  • Wireless Qi Certification
  • Why Sell to Europe Now?
  • CISPR 14 Update
  • Safety Updates
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Spring 2011

  • Military Updates:
    • MIL-STD-704F
    • D.L.S. Testing Tips
    • New Military Brochure
  • Wireless Updates:
    • Industry Canada
    • RSS-210, RSS-310, and RSS-Gen
  • Safety Updates:
    • Medical IEC 60601-1
    • ITE & Business Machines
    • IEC/EN/UL/CSA 60950-1
    • Laboratory EN 61010-1
  • Large Equipment & Machinery Compliance
  • Korean KC Mark
  • D.L.S. Consulting Services
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Fall 2010

  • Safety Updates:
    • Audio Video Equipment
    • ITE Equipment
    • Medical Standrd
    • Machinery Directive
  • Intentional Radiators Testing Program
  • EMC and Aerospace
  • China Compliance
  • New Japan Requirements
  • D.L.S. on Twitter
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Spring 2010

  • New Machinery Directive & Standard Update
  • New Ecodesign Directive
  • New Software for Antenna Patterns at Site
  • Keep your DoC Current
  • New Test Chamber
  • New Product Safety Manager Announced
  • Environmental Testing Project Coordinator
  • ANSI C63.10 Article
  • Reflections by Don
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Fall 2009

  • Seminar/Workshop Further Expanded
  • EN55022:2006 Goes Into Effect in EU October 1, 2009
  • D.L.S. Site Manager Helps Write New ANSI Standard
  • Environmental Testing
  • 17 iNARTE Engineers
  • Medical Standard EN 60601-1 3rd Edition Goes Into Effect September 12, 2009
  • New EN 60065 Amendment July 2010
  • Guidance for FCC Transmitter Certification
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Spring 2009

  • Significant Discount on Seminar/Workshop with Expanded Content
  • IEC 61000-4-3 Radiated Immunity >1000MHz Required
  • D.L.S. Expands HIRF Capabilities
  • Aerospace Testing Interview
  • More Than a Test…
  • RoHS Changes Proposed
  • D.L.S. iNARTE Test Center
  • CISPR 22 Update
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Fall 2008

  • New MIL-STD-461F
  • Difference Between FCC Part 15, Subpart B and CISPR 22
  • Did You Know?
  • 20 Things You Will Learn in D.L.S.’s Design Seminar
  • D.L.S. Upgrades Appliance Evaluation Program
  • NVLAP Audit
  • Reflections on D.L.S.’s 25 Years in Business
  • Visit D.L.S. at IEEE EMC, NBAA, & IEEE PSES
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Spring 2008

  • Information Technology Equipment New Standard UL 60950-22
  • MIL-STD-810 Testing
  • New Machinery Directive
  • Free EMC Layout and Design Software Testing
  • D.L.S. Expands Wisconsin Testing Facility
  • Early Design Evaluation Program Expanded
  • Recently Published Articles You Won’t Want to Miss
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Fall 2007

  • Paving the Way for You to Sell in China
  • Regulatory Requirements Update Continued
  • New 3-Meter Chamber & EMI Solution Special
  • RTCA and Military
  • Conducted EMI Problems Ending?
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Spring 2007

  • Deadline for the New EMC Directive: July 20, 2007
  • Professional Development Hours Now Issued EMC By Your Design Seminar/Workshop
  • HHA Safety Standard 60335-1 Adds EMC Requirements
  • Critical Dates of the New EMC Directive
  • Your EU Advantage
  • EMC By Your Design Practical Applications
  • How to Expedite Safety Evaluations
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Fall 2006

  • Wireless Communications Update
  • New Approach to EMC Knowledge
  • Shielding Effectiveness
  • Environmental Testing
  • RoHS Directive
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Early Design Evaluation Program
  • EMC and Safety Literature
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Spring 2006

  • Design Your Product to Meet EMC Standards
  • Take Advantage of the New Markets in China
  • New RoHS and WEEE Requirements on Exports to Europe
  • Zigbee and Updated Radio Standards
  • Let D.L.S. Make Your Job Easier
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Fall 2005

  • FCC Conducted Requirements Now in Effect
  • EU ITE Changes Coming
  • FCC Evaluates Authorized Equipment
  • Radio Transmitters–4 Updates
  • Low Voltage Directive to Change
  • Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility Testing Now at D.L.S.
  • Implementing the EMC Directive
  • FCC/VCCI Open Field Site
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Spring 2005

  • D.L.S. Adds 200 V/m to 40 GHz and Discusses Other Capabilities in Their Labs
  • D.L.S. Offers New Design Seminar/Workshop for Military and Commercial Aviation in July
  • RTCA DO-160E Changes Reviewed
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