Product Testing and Certification
Comparative Overview of Safety Standards Across Domains
Standards for safety-critical systems often define specific safety levels that, while differing in terminology and implementation, share the common goal of quantifying risk and defining safety requirements. The key distinctions lie in how these fr...
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Ensuring Railway System Interoperability Through Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
To achieve the interoperability of a railway system, it is essential that rolling stock is compatible with control and signalling trackside equipment. The interoperability requirements for such equipment are defined in the technical document ERA/E...
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Importance of Partial Discharge Measurement for Electrical Safety
Partial discharge is a localised electrical discharge that only partially bridges the insulation between conductors. In components such as optocouplers and transformers, partial discharge can compromise insulation, leading to safety hazards, perfo...
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Key Considerations for Outdoor Products in US/CAN Markets
In our last newsletter, we summarised the requirements for outdoor products according to IEC 62368-1. Since many manufacturers also target the US and Canadian markets, this article focuses on the specific requirements for outdoor products in thes...
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Pulse Parameter Measurements for Nerve and Muscle Stimulators According to IEC 60601-2-10
Measurements of pulse parameters are part of the IEC 60601-2-10 standard, which addresses the basic safety and essential performance of nerve and muscle stimulators. The test requires measuring the output signals of the stimulators, which must be ...
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