Three new Directives for the electrical sector have been published: the EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). Two of these, the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive, are now in effect and are mandatory. When comparing these directives to the previous version you will find that many changes were … [Read more...]
Standards
What's new: IEC 61000-4-5 Second Edition vs. Third Edition
by Jeff Gray, Chief Technology Officer, Compliance West USA Introduction IEC 61000-4-5 is part of the IEC 61000 series, which describes surge immunity testing caused by over-voltages from switching and lightning transients. The second edition of IEC 61000-4-5 was released in 2005 and has been in use for many years. The third edition was released as an EN standard in 2014. The … [Read more...]
How to Select the Right EMC Standard for Your Product
Many companies developing products find it difficult to determine the appropriate EMC standard to comply with. The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) has developed a web page that explains EMC and offers a tabbed selection method for determining the right standard that applies to your product family. You can then go to their web store and purchase downloadable … [Read more...]
How the IEC is Organized for EMC
International EMC standards can be confusing to the newcomer. The IEC has posted a chart as to how the various standards organizations are organized. The first level of organization is the committees, such as TC77, CISPR, and various product committees. These committees have liaisons with associated standards organizations, such as ISO, ITU, CENELEC, and many others. Many of … [Read more...]
MIL-STD-461G: The "Compleat" Review
Ken Javor, EMC Compliance January 2016 The deleted old, The brand-spanking new. That which was borrowed, And that, eschewed. MIL-STD-461G was released on 11 December 2015 and will become contractually obligatory on programs initiated after that date. This account is more than a simple laundry list arrived at by performing a side-by-side “F” vs. “G” … [Read more...]
Why Is There AIR (in MIL-STD-461G)?
Ken Javor, EMC Compliance January 2016 (with a tip of the hat to a great performer…) As noted in the compleat MIL-STD-461G review also found in this issue of ITEM, SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR), AIR 6236, In-House Verification of EMI Test Equipment was written specifically to support MIL-STD-461G. Specifically, section 4.3.11 Calibration of measuring equipment … [Read more...]
Blue Guide for EU Product Rules Available
The European Union’s (EU) “Blue Guide” describes general rules for placing electronic products on the market within the EU. It describes how the EU regulates the free movement of goods, when the harmonization rules apply, the product supply chain and their obligations, product requirements, conformity assessment, and accreditation. The document goes on to describe how market … [Read more...]
CISPR Provides Standards for SmartGrid
CISPR’s (International Special Committee on Radio Interference) primary role is standardization in the field of control of emissions above 9 kHz from devices, and as such has published various standards that cover or can be applied to SmartGrid system emission measurements and control. To ensure protection of the radio frequency spectrum, emissions must be addressed … [Read more...]
UK’s Decision to Regulate Interference from Apparatus
In the UK, Ofcom has decided to issue new regulations for wireless telegraphy. Wireless Telegraphy (Control of Interference from Apparatus) Regulations 2016 is intended to tackle undue interference from electrical and electronic apparatus. In most cases, electrical and electronic apparatus are capable of emitting electromagnetic energy, but is minimal. However, in some cases … [Read more...]
New Radio Equipment Directive
As more products include wireless technology, designers need to specify wireless modules that meet the new Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, which was published on April 16, 2014. On June 13, 2016, the new Directive will become law and all products within its scope must meet the RED. To learn more, click here. … [Read more...]
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