Glossary

Wide bandwidth characteristics of a transmission medium and its ability to transport multiple signals and traffic types simultaneously.

An emission that has a spectral energy distribution that is wide compared to a referenced bandwidth, such as that of the suseptible receptor or the measuring receiver.

The ability of a a component or circuit to store an electric charge.

A passive electronic component that consists of two conductive plates separated by an insulating dielectric.

A symbol that indicates a product's compliance with EU legislation and enables the free movement of products within the European market. CE marking is a manufacturer's declaration that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives.

The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization. A body developing electrotechnical standards for the Single European Market / European Economic Area in order to help facilitate trade between countries, create new markets, cut compliance costs and support the development of a(...)

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is an annual codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States.

Comité International Spécial des Perturbations Radioélectriques (CISPR; English: Special international committee on radio interference) was founded to set standards for controlling electromagnetic interference in electrical and electronic devices, and is a part of the International(...)

CISPR 11:2009+A1:2010 applies to industrial, scientific and medical electrical equipment operating in the frequency range 0 Hz to 400 GHz and to domestic and similar appliances designed to generate and/or use locally radio-frequency energy. CISPR 11:2009 covers emission requirements related to(...)

CISPR 12:2007+A1:2009 The limits in this International Standard are designed to provide protection for broadcast receivers in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz when used in the residential environment. Compliance with this standard may not provide adequate protection for new types of(...)

CISPR 14-1:2005+A1:2008+A2:2011 applies to the conduction and the radiation of radio-frequency disturbances from appliances whose main functions are performed by motors and switching or regulating devices, unless the R.F. energy is intentionally generated or intended for illumination. It(...)

CISPR 14-2 ed1.2 Consol. with am1&amp2 deals with the electromagnetic immunity of appliances and similar apparatus for household and similar purposes that use electricity, as well as electric toys and electric tools, the rated voltage of the apparatus being not more than 250 V for single-phase(...)

CISPR 15:2013 applies to the emission (radiated and conducted) of radio frequency disturbances from: All lighting equipment with a primary function of generating and/or distributing light intended for illumination purposes, and intended either for connection to the low voltage electricity(...)

CISPR 16-1-1:2010+A1:2010+A2:2014 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radio disturbance in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. In addition, requirements are provided for specialized equipment for discontinuous disturbance measurements. 

CISPR 16-1-2:2014 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radio disturbance voltages and currents in the frequency range 9 kHz to 1 GHz.

This part of CISPR 16 is designated a basic standard, which specifies the characteristics and calibration of the absorbing clamp for the measurement of radio disturbance power in the frequency range 30 MHz to 1 GHz.

CISPR 16-1-4:2010+A1:2012 specifies the characteristics and performance of equipment for the measurement of radiated disturbances in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. Specifications for antennas and test sites are included.

CISPR 16-1-5:2003+A1:2012 is designated a basic standard which specifies the requirements for calibration test sites, used to perform antenna calibrations, as well as the test antenna characteristics, calibration site verification procedure and site compliance criteria.

CISPR 16-2-1:2014 is designated a basic standard, which specifies the methods of measurement of disturbance phenomena in general in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz and especially of conducted disturbance phenomena in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz. With a CDNE, the frequency range is(...)

CISPR 16-2-2:2010 specifies the methods of measurement of disturbance power using the absorbing clamp in the frequency range 30 MHz to 1 000 MHz.

CISPR 16-2-3:2010+A1:2010+A2:2014 specifies the methods of measurement of radiated disturbance phenomena in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz

This part of CISPR 16 is designated a basic standard, which specifies the methods of measurement of immunity to EMC phenomena in the frequency range 9 kHz to 18 GHz. 

CISPR 16-4-2:2011+A1:2014 is a basic EMC publication. It specifies the method of applying Measurement Instrumentation Uncertainty (MIU) when determining compliance with CISPR disturbance limits. The material is also relevant to any EMC test when interpretation of the results and conclusions(...)

CISPR 17:2011 specifies methods to measure the radio interference suppression characteristics of passive EMC filtering devices used in power and signal lines, and in other circuits. The defined methods may also be applied to combinations of over-voltage protection devices and EMC filtering(...)

CISPR 16-2-5:2008(E) deals with in situ electromagnetic disturbance measurements in any environment from physically large equipment and systems excluding networks. It covers both radiated and conducted emission phenomena, and does not deal with immunity tests. 

CISPR/TR 16-3:2010+A1:2012(E) is a collection of technical reports that serve as background and supporting information for the various other standards and technical reports in CISPR 16 series. In addition, background information is provided on the history of CISPR, as well as a historical(...)

CISPR/TR 16-4-1:2009 gives guidance on the treatment of uncertainties to those who are involved in the development or modification of CISPR electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. In addition, this part provides useful background information for those who apply the standards and the(...)

This part of CISPR 16 specifies requirements and provides guidance based on statistical techniques. EMC compliance of mass-produced appliances should be based on the application of statistical techniques that must reassure the consumer, with an 80 % degree of confidence, that 80 % of the(...)

This Technical Report contains a recommendation on how to deal with statistics of radio interference complaints. Furthermore it describes the calculation of limits for disturbance field strength and voltage for the measurement on a test site based on models for the distribution of disturbances(...)

CISPR TR 16-4-5:2006+A1:2014 specifies a method to enable product committees to develop limits for alternative test methods, using conversions from established limits. This method is generally applicable for all kinds of disturbance measurements, but focuses on radiated disturbance(...)