Santa Clara Valley EMC Chapter: Testing and Compliance Seminar at the New CKC Laboratories!
Join us for an educational seminar and technical tour at the new CKC Laboratories, Inc. in Fremont, California. The event also includes a complimentary lunch, networking opportunities, and raffle for great prizes! There is no charge to attend, but you must register in advance!
Join us for a day of technical insights, professional networking, and a first look at the CKC Laboratories new facility in Fremont!
Enjoy free technical seminars hosted by Randy Clark and Steve Behm, along with a catered lunch compliments of
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Stick around for your chance to win over $500 in prizes, including a JBL speaker, Igloo cooler, SF Giants tickets, and gift cards!
There is no charge to attend, but you must register by Friday, June 12!
IEEE members and non-members are welcome!!
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Randy Clark of CKC Laboratories, Inc.
Nerve Stimulation Seminar
This seminar will review Canada’s RSS-102 Nerve Stimulation testing applicable to all products which operate between 3 kHz to 10 MHz. ISED and Health Canada’s requirements are unique in the arena of RF Exposure testing. Mr. Clark specializes in NS testing using precision location detection and robust curve fitting analysis to predict E-Field and H-Field components present at the surface of a product. He will share insights on RSS-102 NS testing, analysis methods, and RSS-102 exemption calculations. A live demonstration and open forum discussion will follow the presentation.
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Randy Clark sparked off a career in EMC after obtaining a BS in Physics from UC Santa Cruz and then later completed an MS in Physics from California State University of Fresno. Now over 15 years in the field of EMC, he is a specialist in Wireless testing and Radio Equipment approvals. Randy has broad experience with standards research, quality assurance, accreditation, and measurement uncertainties. Randy additionally manages a product certification body, CKC Certification Services, LLC., and works closely with manufacturers to ensure compliance with requirements of the Federal Communications Commission, Industry Canada and the European Union’s EMC and R&TTE Directives.
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Steve Behm of CKC Laboratories, Inc.
Grounding & Shielding Seminar
This seminar will discuss grounding and how to do it properly; its systemic effects EMC/EMI performance will be covered. Issues of shielding, and the bonding of that shielding to ground, and its ability to reduce emissions and increase immunity EMIT threats will also be discussed.
Biography:

Steve Behm is currently the Director of Engineering Services with CKC Laboratories, Inc. Mr. Behm has over 28 years of EMC certification experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of California at Davis and is also a NARTE Certified EMC Engineer. His expertise includes EMC/radio testing, agency certifications, technical construction files, and EMC design review. He is an expert in transmitter testing and certifications for US, Canada, and Europe. Steve is also the Technical Director for CKC Certification Services, a privatized agency for FCC (TCB), Canada (CB), Singapore (CB) and Europe (CB).
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Agenda
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Coffee & Check-In
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Nerve Stimulation Seminar hosted by Randy Clark, CKC Labs
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Catered Lunch Courtesy of ETS-Lindgren & Facility Tour
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Grounding & Shielding Seminar hosted by Steve Behm, CKC Labs
2:00 PM | Closing Comments and Raffle
There is no cost to attend and all IEEE members as well as non-members are welcome to attend. However, you must register in advance to ensure adequate seating and catering. Thank you!
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