Gulf States G Mark and Singapore Spring Safety mark are now mandatory for power cords. All the below mentioned countries have adopted the BS1363 fused plug standard from the United Kingdom as their national standard for power cords The G-Mark for Low-Voltage Electrical products is regulated by the Gulf Technical Regulation for Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment and Appliances (BD-142004-01) and is required for products shipped to the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. Saudi Arabi accepts
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Lead Time Alert: Raw material shortage for power supplies, Shortage of containers, Port Congestions, Copper prices reached a new high, Labor Shortage, Covid cases again in China
Dear Valued Customer, Please see below information about trends in the global market that are impacting lead times. 1. Raw material shortage for power supplies: Electric Vehicle(EV), Artificial Intelligence(AI) and 5G Network segments are quickly ramping this year, increasing demand, which has led to raw materials shortages, extended supply lead times and price increase on MOSFET, MLCC, etc. MEGA is working hard to secure these materials to limit the allocation and extended lead time effect,
Impact of the Corona Virus on production lead times
In an attempt to stop the spread of the Corona Virus in China, the Chinese National government has further extended the Chinese New Year holiday and many production facilities remained closed until February 17th , with some remaining closed until the 20th and in some areas until the end of February. This will impact lead times for all components made in China. In anticipation of the Chinese New Year standard production delays, MEGA increased our
New UL/IEC Regulation 62368-1
New UL/IEC Regulation 62368-1 implementation date has been revised to become effective Dec 20th, 2020 UL and IEC have agreed to harmonize the implementation date. 62368 will replace 60065 (Audio/Video) and 60950 (IT) for external power supplies. MEGA Electronics has already begun the process of getting 62368 certified UL/IEC 62368-1 will replace 60065 (Audio/Video) and 60950 (IT) for external power supplies. The Global Transition to IEC 62368-1 READ MORE MEGA Electronics has already begun the
New 300W Medical Desk Top Power Supply
MEGA part series MDM300T delivers 300Watts of power in a desk top UL 60601-1-2 : 2014 4th edition listed power supply. The supply employs the C14 inlet which allows for the use of grounded detachable power cords making it possible to use globally (UL, cUL, FCC, T-Mark(TUV), PSE) and provides 2 x MOPP means of protection. Available with a variety of output voltages, the MDM300T extends MEGA’s medical series of external power supplies from 12W
Section 301 List 3 – Effective September 24, 2018, additional 10% tariff on power cords and power supplies.
September 18, 2018 Update: Section 301 List 3 – Effective September 24, 2018, additional 10% tariff on power cords and power supplies. All open orders produced in China will be subjected to price adjustments. MEGA will send you the new prices so that you can update your order confirmation. Dear Valued Customer, Yesterday evening, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that Section 301 List 3 has been finalized after undergoing a
External Power Supplies: 62368 will replace 60905 & 60065 in 2019
62368 will replace 60065 (Audio/Video) and 60950 (IT) for external power supplies. MEGA Electronics has already begun the process of getting 62368 certified. EN 62368-1 – As mentioned in previous communications, EN 62368-1 was published in Europe during the second half of 2014. The Date of Withdrawal (DoW) of the standards to be superseded, EN 60065 and EN 60950-1, was assigned as of June 20, 2019. However, the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union has yet to be
All New IT Power Supplies Now Registered As 62368
UL will not accept any new applications for UL 60950-1. Starting on March 1st, 2018, all new power supply designs will be registered as 62368 EN 62368-1 – As mentioned in previous communications, EN 62368-1 was published in Europe during the second half of 2014. The Date of Withdrawal (DoW) of the standards to be superseded, EN 60065 and EN 60950-1, was assigned as of June 20, 2019. However, the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union has yet to
New UL Medical Regulation Mandatory for AC/DC Power Supplies
All new medical power supplies need to pass 60601-1-2 4th edition starting December 31, 2018. Click here for the link to the new MEGA Electronics catalog for the new 60601-1-2 4th edition power supplies. These new standards will impact medical device manufacturers as well as the power supply manufacturers. Although the transition date is now set for December 31, 2018, UL Medical EMC experts advise that FDA’s publication “Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use