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Optimising EMC test efficiency

Before the majority of finished electrical and electronic products can carry the CE marking and be sold in the European Union, one of the directives with which they must comply is the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU.

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Not only does EMC testing ensure that products meet regulatory requirements, it reduces the risk of costly non-compliance, which could require product recalls, and cause significant time-to-market delays for new and upgraded products.

Third-party EMC tests and conformity assessments help to ensure that a product maintains its desirable features when exposed to adverse conditions (immunity test) and does not cause undue interference (emission test). This can help to strengthen a brand’s competitive position, as improved product performance and reliability reduces the chances of failures in use. As manufacturers are under pressure to maintain quality, minimising the costs and time associated with EMC testing is vital. The answer to this is to be properly prepared before products are sent to the test laboratory.

Read the full article in the August issue of DPA

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.