Consulting Service

Today, introducing a new product to market is a risky business. Companies face increasing difficulties and pressure to get their products to market quicker than ever. The loss of an opportunity can have a devastating financial effect in today's competitive environment. With the trend of even shorter design cycles, the pressure is just increasing.

The effects of ignoring Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Product Safety can range in nature from simple annoyance to catastrophe. For many firms, there are not adequate in-house resources to properly review the design and test the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product for safety without affecting the product's schedule and final cost. Our experienced and reliable staff of engineers can provide you with all aspects of EMI/EMC and Product Safety consulting and training, from review of preliminary concepts to fixing your problems.

Outsourcing

Outsourcing is one solution to this problem. Taking advantage of outsourcing enables companies to focus on their core competency and use the expertise of independent professionals and methodologies. Keystone Compliance delivers a product that will meet all the necessary requirements to ship your product anywhere in the world meeting schedule and avoiding costly mistakes. We provide all the EMI/EMC and Product Safety support without the need to hire full-time regulatory staff or to provide support to your company's existing regulatory personnel. The key areas of expertise include:

• Product Safety Design Guidance and Evaluation
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Design Guidance and Evaluation
• Risk Analysis
• Developing Test Plans and Procedures
• Product Testing
• Troubleshooting and retrofitting
• Agency Assistance & Certification

Training

For companies that desire for in-house staff, Keystone Compliance can provide training seminars for all levels of expertise in the EMI/EMC and Product Safety area. The seminars can be tailored to meet the needs and products of your company. A few of the typical topics include:

• PCB Design for EMI Control
• EMC Fundamentals
• High Frequency Design
• Filter Design
• Shielding Design
• Product Safety Standards and Procedures
• Design for Product Safety Compliance

International and Other Regulatory Compliance Issues

Obtaining domestic and/or international Regulatory Compliance certifications (UL, cUL, CSA, ETL, TUV, CB, CE, FCC, eK, MIC, C-TICK, VCCI, BSMI, GOST-R, CCC, NEBS, MIL, NSF, SEMI, etc.) can be time consuming and expensive. In order to alleviate the burden from the manufacturer, Keystone Compliance offers the above consulting services on a project-by-project or on an hourly basis, depending on your preference.

Our goal is to provide you with the most practical, accurate and least expensive solution to your regulatory compliance issues. We have the ability to solve problems before and during the design and testing process and help you expedite and ensure a seamless path to market!