EMC Testing for Electronic Products

Overview

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing refers to the assessment of a product's electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its immunity to external electromagnetic disturbances (EMS). EMC is a critical quality indicator for electronic products and involves both a controlled testing environment and specialized testing equipment.

Globally, developed countries enforce strict regulations to ensure that electronic devices do not cause excessive electromagnetic interference and possess adequate immunity. Regulatory bodies such as the FCC (USA), VCCI (Japan), C-Tick (Australia), CE Mark (Europe), bsmi (Taiwan), and CCC (China) require electronic and IT products to undergo EMC testing and certification before they can be imported and legally sold.

Product Categories Covered

Information Technology Equipment

Lighting Products

Household Appliances

Audio and Video Equipment

Automotive Electronics

Communication Devices

Electronic Toys

Leisure and Sports Equipment

Wireless Products

Photovoltaic Products

Energy Storage Systems

Charging Stations

EMC Test Items

Radiated Emissions

Conducted Emissions

Power Radiation

Magnetic Field Emissions

Harmonic Currents

Voltage Fluctuation and Flicker

Click Noise

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Radiated Immunity

Electrical Fast Transients (EFT)

Surge/Lightning Protection

Conducted Immunity

Power Frequency Magnetic Fields

Voltage Dips and Interruptions

Interharmonic Immunity

Magnetic Field Exposure

Electromagnetic Radiation

Intermodulation Distortion

High-Current Injection

Transient Conducted Emissions

Transient Conducted Immunity

Testing Standards Include (Partial List)

GB 9254, GB/T 17799.1, GB 17625.1, GB 17625.2, GB/T 17618, GB 4343.2, GB 17743

CISPR 22, CISPR 24, CISPR 15, CISPR 11

IEC 61000 series (e.g., IEC 61000-3-2, 61000-3-3, 61000-4-2 to 61000-4-11)

EN standards (e.g., EN 55032, EN 61000-6-1 to EN 61000-6-4, EN 55014-2, EN 61547)

AS/NZS standards (e.g., AS/NZS 61000.6.3, AS/NZS CISPR 15, AS/NZS CISPR13)

fcc part 15B

ICES-003, ICES-001

ETSI EN standards (e.g., EN 301 489-1 to EN 301 489-25)

YD and GB/T standards related to Chinese telecom and EMC regulations