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Fitness trackers and wellness wearables just got regulatory relief. The FDA's new draft guidance exempts low-risk consumer wellness devices from medical device scrutiny—unless they claim to be "medical grade." Here's what changed and what triggers stricter reviews.

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The FCC is creating a new device category that will supercharge Wi-Fi and unlock outdoor AR/VR applications. Geofenced variable power devices operate at higher power levels in the 6GHz band—overcoming current limitations and enabling next-generation wireless innovation.

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Creepage distance isn't insulation—it's the surface distance between conductors on solid insulation. Understanding how contamination causes micro-arcs, why CTI matters, and when Paschen's law applies is critical for electrical safety and proper insulation design.

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According to a newly published report by Dell’Oro Group, the Broadband Access Equipment market is forecasted to grow at an average annual rate of 0.3 percent from 2025 to 2030, with total revenue peaking in 2028, driven by ongoing DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber expansion by cable and fiber ISPs. 

The annual virtual conference Demystifying EMC (DEMC) 2026, hosted by Rohde & Schwarz and partners, will take place over two half days on February 10 and 11, 2026.

Würth Elektronik now also offers its WE-LT conductive textile gaskets in a halogen-free version

Semtech Corporation announced two new AirLink® 5G RedCap routers for future-proof and energy-efficient 5G connectivity scaled to real-world IoT application needs.

Samtec's Generate 0.80 mm pitch edge card sockets (HSEC8 series) feature Edge Rate® contacts optimized for signal integrity performance. 

PCEA opened registration for the technical program for PCB East 2026, featuring more than 80 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training on circuit board design and assembly.