ISO 14971 – A Risk Management Standard for Medical Devices
There are several safety standards that address medical device safety. Some of them are ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC 62366 and ISO 10993-1. This article focuses on ISO 14971, a widely recognized risk management standard for medical devices.
7 Types of Power Source Components for Electrical Products
Read this article to learn about the different types of power sources components, which are the most important part of any electrical product.
7 Categories of Means of Protection (MOP) against Hazards
A MOP is a physical part, system or instruction that can help reduce the likelihood of unacceptable risks. Learn here about the different means of protection associated with several hazard types.
IEC Standards for Product Basic Safety and EMC Testing
This article provides manufacturers with a list of IEC standards for product basic safety and EMC testing that are applicable for different categories of electrical products.
10 Design Hints for Using Fuses in Electrical Products
Are you an electrical engineer? If so, read this article to get some tips on how to use fuses in the electrical products.
Failure Analysis of Electrical Products: A Useful Guide for Manufacturers
This article presents detailed information regarding failure analysis of electrical products. Questions, such as “What is failure analysis?” and “What are the methods for failure analysis of electrical products?” have been answered.
Top 4 Lithium-Ion Battery Failure Causes
This article provides its reader with information on the design of secondary lithium-ion batteries and some of the reasons why a lithium-ion battery may fail in an unsafe manner.
International Safety Standards for Batteries
This article presents the international battery safety standards, separated by battery categories.
Batteries: Typologies & Safety Issues
This article presents the different categories of batteries and the safety issues associated with each one.
Electrical Safety Documentation: Markings, Indicators & Accompanying Documents
Read here about the different types of electrical safety documentation that manufacturers must prepare before selling products to end-users.
