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Part II RoHS: Interpower's Commitment to Compliance in Europe
Posted on 5/26/20 3:44 PM
Previously we covered RoHS history and the successive directives published by the EU regarding the restrictions of the quantities of certain hazardous substances used in electrical and electronic equipment in European countries: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates: DEHP, BBP, BBP, and DIBP.
Topics: product design, designing for export, RoHS, European Union Compliance
Selecting Between a Circuit Breaker and a Fuse
Posted on 2/17/20 10:30 AM
Circuit protection: an important element in electronic or electrical products. Usually in the form of a circuit breaker or a fuse, there are similarities and differences to note in deciding which one to use.
Topics: fuses, product design, designing for export, circuit breaker
New Product Designs Can Benefit a Company
Posted on 2/3/20 8:07 AM
A successful new product design can be a valuable asset to a company.
Topics: product design, testing, designing for export
Doing Business in a Global Market
Posted on 1/13/20 4:36 PM
Excellent business opportunities are possible in global markets, but it is important to be knowledgeable in the desired country’s standards. Each country has its own import/export requirements, so due diligence is needed to determine the regulations in order to successfully market a product in a specific country.
Topics: safety agency, product design, designing for export
New Products: Designing for Compliance
Posted on 12/30/19 7:31 AM
Keep the end destination in mind when beginning to design a new electrical or electronic product.
Topics: designing for export, testing agencies, international power components