PRODUCT CERTIFICATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON DESIGN
Eric Brown, Manager of Technical Services
Anthony Mangiaracina, Manager of Engineering
Electronic Ballast Products Division
Howard Industries, Inc.
Laurel, Mississippi
ABSTRACT
BIOGRAPHY
Eric Brown graduated form Auburn University with BSEE. He manages all
Electronic Ballast Division product testing for and interaction with
UL, CSA, FCC and ANSI. He also maintains extensive laboratory facilities for
these purposes, supervises all testing, and maintains membership with
and participates in industry standards organizations.
Anthony Mangiaracina graduated from University of South Alabama with
BSEE. He manages Electronic Ballast Design which includes new product
design and existing product maintenance. All designs must pass UL and
FCC requirements along with satisfactory functional performance, life
expectance, manufacturing requirements, and product production cost.
Questions or comments about the material presented here can be
directed to ies_help@cavs.msstate.edu.