On this page, you will find the official definitions of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) which is essential for electrical and electronic equipments, systems and products. What is EMC? How IEC, European Union and FDA defines EMC?  

Definition of EMC on Electropedia, IEC is as follows:
‘the ability of equipment or a system to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment’ (IEC, Electropedia)

Definition of EMC on 2014/30/EU EMC Directive of European Union  is as follows:
‘the ability of equipment to function satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment in that environment’ (2014/30/EU EMC Directive)

Definition of EMC, for medical devices, on FDA Guide is as follows:
‘the ability of a medical device to function safely and effectively in its intended electromagnetic (EM) environment, including immunity to EM disturbances (i.e., interference), without introducing excessive EM disturbances (i.e.,emissions) that might interfere with other equipment. (FDA Guide)

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