In our continual effort to bring our customers the most pertinent information in the most concise and accessible format, QuadTech has re-designed QuadTech.com and created QuadTechMedical.com. Quickly navigate through products, specs, pricing, service, seminars and training and much more. Find all the information you need to purchase your Test & Measurement Equipment, get it up and running and pick up some additional educational resources in the process.

NEW UL Seminar for Medical Manufacturers

Electromagnetic interference is everyhwere and electronic medical devices are no exception. Attention must be paid to EMI shielding of medical devices to protect susceptible patients. To this extent, IEC 60601-1 has a collateral standard that solely addresses the requirements of EMI: IEC 60601-1-2, "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests".

QuadTech and UL are pleased to add to its schedule of events a NEW seminar: Practical EMC Design for Medical Devices under IEC 60601-1-2 which details the 2001 revision. Design Engineers, PCB Designers and Compliance Engineers will learn a set of EMC Design Rules encompassing assumptions, architecture, grounding, chassis, cables, components, PCB, stack-up, power, decoupling segments and more. Review the basics of impedance, circuits and electromagnetic energy then delve into the practical application of these EMC Design Rules. Follow this link for dates, locations and seminar details.

Procix Partners With QuadTech

Procix provides complete testing and process solutions for the appliance industry. They integrate industrial I/O with PC's or PLC's to give each customer a "bullet-proof" method for demanding 100% product functionality and customer quality. Offering a customizable suite of software applications, the Quality Process Management System (QPMS) is tailored to each customer's needs and provides real-time feedback to management on processes throughout your facility.

Whether you prefer a totally automated, "recipe-based" solution, or a less automated system, Procix engineers will be able to custom design a solution for you. They are the single solution for turnkey projects or contract engineering services to manufacturing facilities.

Procix philosophy is simple. Design and implement tools that allow the operator on the assembly line to focus on the primary task - building the unit. Eliminate the ability for the operator to pass or fail a unit on arbitrary terms. Use pre-defined recipes to determine whether a unit passes or fails a particular process and give the operator on the assembly line the tools needed to make informed decisions on quality.

Contact Procix today at (901) 507-3225 or visit their website at http://www.procix.com.

When a single QuadTech instrument isn't enough to completely test your device, check out our Integrator Page for links to Systems Integrators.

QuadTech's semi-annual demo clearance has blossomed into a full-time event. Next time capital investment hasn't been authorized, end-of-the-year cash isn't available or you just need an instrument, check out QuadTech's demo sale. You'll be surprised at the number of instruments available. All units come with a full 1 year warranty, fully calibrated and performance verified.

Depending on the test equipment you are looking for, savings can range from $170 to $3600. View the tremendous selection of Electrical Safety and Passive Component Testers available, including hipot testers, scanners, bias current sources, inductance analyzers, ground bond testers and more.

EngNet (Engineering + Internet) was designed by engineers to roundup the engineering resources of the web and create a technical database of easily accessible and accurate information.

In their own words: "EngNet® is a powerful Directory/Search Engine/Buyers Guide Service aimed specifically at the Engineering Industry to enable Engineers, Technicians, Tradesmen, etc. to find information and communicate effectively with suppliers in the Engineering Industry".

Puzzled as to who could have possibly said this? Each letter in the cryptogram stands for another letter. Today's Clue: Z equals E. Click on the puzzle to view a larger image.

Solve This is a new addition to the QuadTech News Briefs. Each issue we'll pose a question or present a puzzle to test those 'little gray cells'. A brief something to ponder and a break from the every day grind. Let us know what you think. If the suspense is too great to wait until QuadTech's next newsletter, follow this link to get the answer.