EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 On the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility – EMC The EMC Directive 2014/30/EU came into force on the 20th of April, 2016 and is aligned to the New Legislative Framework. The Directive ensures that […]
How to CE Mark your product for CE Certification
Firstly you should determine which EU Directives or regulations apply to your product. Once you have determined which directives or regulations apply then you should evaluate your product against the essential requirements of those directives to ensure that your product meets them. This may be through the use of harmonized standards which will give a […]
EN61000-3-3:2013 Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker
What is Flicker? The formal definition of flicker is the “impression of unsteadiness of visual sensation induced by a light stimulus whose luminance or spectral distribution fluctuates with time. Flicker can be considered as a symptom, resulting from the modulation of a load and its effect on its own terminal voltage. Whilst connected to a […]
IEC 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity Test immunity
Electronic products are tested to IEC 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity Test immunity to insure their continued reliable operation if subjected to realistic levels of fast transients. The European Union’s EMC Directive mandates the Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity Test testing for virtually all electrical and electronic products as a condition for […]
EMC Testing UK : EN 61000-4-3 Radio Frequency, (RF) Electromagnetic Field Immunity
EN 61000-4-3 : EMC Immunity Testing
EMC (EMI) Electromagnetic Interference Testing
EMI (electromagnetic interference) is the disruption of operation of an electronic device when it is in the vicinity of an electromagnetic field in the radio frequency spectrum. These emissions can interfere with the performance of wireless receivers nearby. Moderate or high-powered wireless transmitters can produce EM fields strong enough to upset the operation of electronic […]
Low Cost EMC Testing
EMC testing can be costly and timely especially on new designs. As a design company based in the UK, we understand this and are fully aware of the problems that designers face in order for their products to meet both functional and EMC test requirements. When we started to design our own products a few […]
EMC Testing UK Video
Low Cost Pre-Compliance EMC Testing Within The UK From as little as £390 + VAT Call: 01207 238777 or email info@emctestinguk.co.uk EMC Testing UK : Whether you are a small cottage industry building guitar amplifiers, or a large high volume manufacturer supplying switched mode power supplies, all products sold must be compliant with the relevant […]
Technical Construction File / Self Certification
A Technical construction file is required for self-certification / CE marking.The purpose of the technical construction is to provide technical documentation for the product to demonstrate conformity for the relevant legislation. The technical documentation can play a vital role in protecting a company, as it will retain information on how the product was designed and […]
DC Adapter, Power Supply From China, UK EMC Testing
Does Your DC Power Supply Purchased From China Comply With UK EMC Testing Standards? Many UK companies are purchasing power adapters from China thinking that they are compliant to the relevant UK EMC testing standards. There is one big problem however and this is that many of these power supplies, laptop adapters etc. are copies […]