HIA and EHIMA Partner on Hearing Aid Interference Study

EHIMA and HIA have completed a study on future Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);Hearing Instrument RF Interference Analysis. This study was the work of two experts within the RF field. Brian Copsey is from Europe and heads the ETSI working group. Stephen Berger, from the USA, is an expert on RF and other FCC matters.

Our industry has committed considerable resources to protect our products from mobile phone interference over the past decade. This report is the start of a continued effort to create awareness of new interference risks to our products, and it will be updated on an on-going basis. With this surveillance activity, our industry can be better equipped to handle the next interference issue that arises.