electromagnetic compatibility

Interference problems caught late in development can mean costly redesigns and certification delays. Don MacArthur walks through the PCB layout, grounding, and shielding strategies engineers need to tackle EMC challenges head-on—before they become showstoppers.

This whitepaper demystifies the IEC 60601 family of medical electrical safety standards, explaining general, collateral, and particular requirements and how they impact global market access. It offers practical guidance on integrating compliance, risk management, and testing strategies early to streamline regulatory approval and accelerate time to market.

Via placement and trace geometry significantly affect decoupling capacitor performance. This final installment of a three-part series presents conducted emissions measurements across six PCB via topologies, revealing how distance from the power-ground plane pair and via spacing impact EMC results.

Learn the essentials of EMC troubleshooting for product designers with this introductory column from Kenneth Wyatt. It explains why EMC failures derail product launches, highlights core design challenges, and offers foundational resources to help engineers start diagnosing emissions and immunity issues directly on the bench.

UL Solutions has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the electrical and electronics business of Eurofins Scientific — including the MET Labs certification mark — for approximately $670 million. The deal expands UL Solutions' global EMC, electrical safety, and connected product certification capabilities across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Behind every successful EMC compliance test is a high-quality RF amplifier. Learn how these devices generate required field strengths, suppress unwanted harmonics, and maintain stable operation during demanding radiated immunity testing in semi-anechoic chambers.

Explore the future of electromagnetic compatibility and compliance engineering. From 5G and IoT to AI-driven testing and electric vehicles, discover emerging technologies, innovations, and challenges shaping EMC standards and ensuring reliable, interference-free electronic systems.

Planning an EMC test chamber? Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test chambers are specialized facilities for evaluating electronic devices against electromagnetic interference. This guide explores essential design considerations—including RF absorber selection, shielding materials, and chamber configuration—to help engineers create accurate, compliant testing environments that meet industry standards.

By understanding the real-world applications and significance of EMI filters, engineers can design and implement effective solutions to manage electromagnetic interference across various industries, ensuring the smooth operation and compliance of electronic systems.

Electric vehicles introduce complex EMC challenges as high-switching inverters and E-drives create electromagnetic interference affecting safety-critical ADAS systems. Traditional static testing at constant speeds is insufficient—dynamic EMC testing under realistic driving conditions is essential to properly characterize emissions and ensure compliance.