EMC standards

Decades of global collaboration have shaped today’s automotive EMC standards. From CISPR 25 and ISO 11452 to UNECE R10, this piece reveals how harmonization, travel, technical debate, and human connection have created the consistent, repeatable EMC frameworks the industry depends on.

Global market expansion demands rigorous compliance with diverse, fast‑changing international standards. From CE marking and FCC rules to RoHS, REACH, and regional EMC requirements, organizations must strategically align design, testing, and documentation to ensure seamless market access and reduce regulatory risk.

This article discusses techniques for assessing the effectiveness of existing shielding and penetration protection in power substations against early-time, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (E1 HEMP) and intentional electromagnetic interference (IEMI).

The Commission of the European Union (EU) has taken steps to update the versions...

Current conducted‑emissions measurement practices under DO‑160 and CISPR 25 rely on shielded‑enclosure testing, LISNs, and current probes to evaluate RF noise on power lines. This overview walks through setups, limits, and real measurement results for both aerospace and automotive environments.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released IEC 61000-1-2:2016. This standard deals with "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 1-2: General - Methodology for the achievement of functional safety of electrical and electronic systems including equipment with regard to electromagnetic phenomena."

The International Electrotechnical Commission has published IEC TR 61000-4-1:2016, a technical report covering "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-1: Testing and measurement techniques - Overview of IEC 61000-4 series." The first edition can now be purchased on the IEC webstore.

The International Electrotechnical Commission has released the second edition of 61000-4-16:2015. This standard applies to “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)...

The International Electrotechnical Commission has released a new edition of IEC 61000-4-24:2015. This standard applies to “Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-24: Testing and measurement techniques - Test methods for protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance."

  The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the second edition of IEC 62153-4-10:2015. This...