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Ensuring automotive EMC compliance

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing ensures the safety of electronic and electrical automotive components. Before these components can be used in vehicle fabrication by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), they must be tested for EMC to ensure that they do not create harmful interference with any other vehicle components or surrounding electrical devices, and that they can operate as required in the presence of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

31/03/2025 12:57:05

Most automobile operating systems include some components that could produce electromagnetic or radio frequency (RF) interference. So, these components must be tested to ensure emissions are eliminated or severely mitigated during their operation. Today, most countries and regions have EMC automotive manufacturing testing requirements. This means most OEMs must be compliant with standards such as the European Union Directive 2014/30/EU or ECE Regulation R10.

Component suppliers are responsible for ensuring that their products undergo EMC testing and must do so in accordance with applicable industry and OEM-enforced standards. OEMs will be heavily involved with this process.

Read the full article in DPA's April 2025 issue

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.