October 2020

In This Issue

The October issue of In Compliance concentrates on Components and Materials.

EMC and Safety for Installations: Part 1
Developments in Ground Bonding Networks
By Keith Armstrong
In Part 1 of this two-part article, we’ll discuss the development of “grounding networks” and the shift to meshed structures to reduce damage from overvoltages. Part 2 will appear in our November 2020 issue..

Non-IP Networking: Why the Industry Needs a Framework
By John Grant
The last thirty years have seen great strides in the deployment of communication network infrastructure. With an increasing emphasis on power-efficient communication for a growing variety of applications, there is a rising awareness that an alternative to IP might need investigation.

Firmware: The Inexpensive Way to Address EMC Issues
By Claudio Stazzone
Firmware is integral to the operation of most devices, and may represent an easier and less expensive pathway for addressing EMC issues. This article presents different approaches to modifying firmware as well as case studies illustrating the potential effectiveness of this approach.

Safety Outside the Box
Going Beyond the Standard Specific to Your Equipment
By Dan Roman
This article discusses additional requirements that designers and safety professionals may want to consider beyond the base standard for their product based on the environment and user exposure.

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