HP's New Test System Helps Manufacturers Comply with New European Electromagnetic-immunity Standards.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 1995-- Hewlett-Packard Company today introduces a new test system that helps consumer-electronics manufacturers comply with the new European Union European Union (EU), name given since the ratification (Nov., 1993) of the Treaty of European Union, or Maastricht Treaty, to the European Community electromagnetic-immunity standards, which become effective Jan. 1, 1996. Electromagnetic-immunity tests help determine whether or not an electronic device will operate safely and at full function in the presence of other electronic devices. Examples of consumer products requiring compliance include home appliances, entertainment electronics, computers and peripherals, security systems, lamps and electronic toys. The European Union has mandated that consumer-electronics products must pass radiated- and conducted-electromagnetic-immunity tests and possess a proper conformity mark before they are marketed in the 15 European Union countries. "HP 84300A immunity test systems can be custom-configured for radiated ra·di·ate v. ra·di·at·ed, ra·di·at·ing, ra·di·ates v.intr. 1. To send out rays or waves. 2. To issue or emerge in rays or waves: Heat radiated from the stove. only, or for radiated and conducted test," said Scott Wright Scott Wright (born 2 October 1974) is a British actor, best known for his two year stay in ITV1's Coronation Street, playing Sam Kingston from 2000 to 2002, who famously stripped in the Rovers Return. , general manager of HP's Santa Rosa Santa Rosa, city, Argentina Santa Rosa, city (1991 pop. 80,629), capital of La Pampa prov., central Argentina. It is a modern city and road junction surrounded by a rich agricultural and cattle-raising area. (Calif.) Systems Division. "These systems will allow consumer-electronics manufacturers worldwide to retain their competitive position in the marketplace by ensuring that their products can be sold in European Union countries." U.S. PRICES AND DELIVERY Custom-configured HP 84300A electromagnetic-immunity test systems are quoted by HP to meet specific test needs. Delivery is estimated at 18 weeks after receipt of order. Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global manufacturer of computing, communications and measurement products and services recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 99,900 employees and had revenues of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year. -0- NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Sales information may be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4844 ext. 1023. Please do NOT use editor-contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets. If you choose to review this item, fastest response to your readers' inquiries will be assured by mailing them to Hewlett-Packard Company, Direct Marketing Organization, P.O. Box 58059, MS51L-SJ, Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. 95051-8059. CONTACT: Hewlett-Packard Co. Beth Armantrout, 707/577-5381 |
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