Introduction to EMC Radiated Emission Measurements There are two principal types of emission measurements in the world of electromagnetic compatibility, conducted emission and radiated emission. The conducted emission measurements are either a voltage-capacitive tap type of measurement (typically on a power line) or they are a current-clamp type of measurement (typically on a … [Read more...]
Radiated Emission Measurements at 1/3/5/10/30 Meters
Daniel Hoolihan, Hoolihan EMC Consulting, Lindstrom, MN Trend shifts towards making measurements at antenna distances closer and closer to the equipment-under-test. INTRODUCTION There are two principal types of emission measurements in the world of electromagnetic compatibility: conducted emission and radiated emission. The conducted emission measurements are either a … [Read more...]
The International Medical Device EMC Standard—IEC 60601-1-2
The “-2” standard is increasingly important in the electrical medical device world. Dan Hoolihan, Houlihan EMC Consulting, Lindstrom, MN, USA INTRODUCTION The most well-known and used EMC Standard for Electrical Medical Devices is IEC 60601-1-2 ("-2") which is entitled "Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential … [Read more...]
