Thanks to the release by the International Electrotechnical Commission of Edition 3 of the CISPR 16-1-1 standard, otherwise known as CISPR 16-1-1:2010, the world of electromagnetic interference measurement is undergoing a review. CISPR 16-1-1 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for measuring radio disturbance in the 9kHz to 18GHz frequency range, as well … [Read more...]
Standards
IEC Releases EMC Test Methods for Communications Cable
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 62154-4-11 and IEC 62153-4-12 which detail test methods for metallic communication cables.Part 4-11 deals with coupling attenuation or screening attenuation of patch cords, coaxial cable assemblies and cables manufactured with connectors. Part 4-12 deals with coupling attenuation or screening attenuation of … [Read more...]
European Commission Releases New EMC Directive Quick Guide
The European Commission has released a new “Quickguide” regarding the Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15th of December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.Visit the European Commission Web site to learn more.Click here to view the “quickguide.” … [Read more...]
IEC Releases New EMC Conducted Immunity Standard
On July 30, 2009, the IEC released IEC 61000-4-16-am2 Ed. 1.0. This bilingual document is the second amendment of the EMC standard for the testing and measurement techniques for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz.Visit the IEC Web store to learn more. … [Read more...]
IEC Releases New EMC Standard for Harmonics Low Frequency Immunity Testing
On July 30, 2009, the IEC released IEC 61000-4-13 Consol. Ed. 1.1 (incl. am1). This bilingual EMC standard covers testing and measurement techniques for harmonics and interharmonics. It includes power line signaling at AC power ports and low frequency immunity tests.Visit the IEC Web store.Read the preview. … [Read more...]
Standard on Limitation of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker in Low-Voltage Power Supplies
"IEC/TS 61000-3-5:2009 deals with emission of disturbances due to voltage fluctuations and flicker. The recommendations in this technical specification are applicable to electrical and electronic equipment that has a rated input current exceeding 75 A per phase and is intended to be connected to a public low-voltage a.c. distribution system. Recommendations that specify … [Read more...]
New Standard on System-Level Susceptibility Assessments for HEMP and HPEM
A new standard, IEC/TS 61000-5-9 Ed. 1.0 (2009-07), is entitled “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 5-9: Installation and mitigation guidelines – System-level assessment for HEMP and HPEM." This standard presents a methodology to assess the impact of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and High Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) environments on electronic systems. In … [Read more...]
New Standard on EMC Immunity Requirements for General Lighting Equipment
The International Electrotechnical Commission has published IEC 61547 Ed. 2.0 (2009-06) entitled “Equipment for general lightning purposes – EMC immunity requirements.” The standard’s requirements apply to lighting equipment that is within the scope of IEC Technical Committee 34, such as lamps, auxiliaries, and luminaires, intended either for connecting to low- voltage … [Read more...]
New CISPR Disturbance Standard for Sound and Television Receivers
CISPR 13 Ed. 5.0 (2009-09) is entitled “Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement.” This standard applies to the generation of electromagnetic energy from sound and television equipment and similar transmissions and from associated equipment. It describes the methods of measurement … [Read more...]
MoD Issues Standard on the Safe Use of RF Energy
The U.K. Ministry of Defence recently issued DEF STAN 05-74 Issue 3 “Guide to the Practical Safety Aspects of the Use of Radio Frequency Energy.” This defence standard provides guidance on the practical safety aspects of the use of RF energy. Guidance has been included within the Standard for those directly engaged in the design, manufacture, siting, operating, and testing of … [Read more...]
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