Radiated & conducted emissions

We evaluate the electromagnetic energy emitted to check the interference to the performance of other equipment.

Radiated & conducted immunity 

We test to check if the product could maintain normal operation in the influence of the electromagnetic waves from other nearby equipment.

Harmonics and flicker 

Our testing ensures that voltage fluctuations are within acceptable levels to avoid disturbing the power supply or causing operational problems.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

We evaluate the ability of electronic devices and systems to withstand the effects of electrostatic discharge.

Electrical fast transient (Burst) 

We simulate the electrical disturbances that could be encountered in real-world environments, such as high-frequency voltage transients or "fast transients".

Surge 

We evaluate surge protection and prevent damage caused by voltage surges to improve the reliability of electronic devices and equipment.

Magnetic field immunity 

We evaluate how well a device can withstand interference from magnetic fields, typically generated by external sources.

Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations 

This testing ensures that a device will continue to perform effectively even during power fluctuations, dips, or interruptions.

Damped oscillatory wave immunity 

We evaluate the ability of a product to withstand and operate properly in the presence of oscillatory disturbances in the power supply.

Immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances

We evaluate how well electrical and electronic devices can withstand disturbances that are conducted through the power lines (or signal lines) from 0 to 150 kHz

EMC testing services

Eurofins Electrical & Electronics provides a wide array of EMC testing services, crucial for demonstrating conformity with regulatory frameworks such as the EU Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU and the UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016. These legislations mandate that electrical and electronic equipment must not generate excessive electromagnetic disturbance and must be immune to expected interference.

Services include:

• Full compliance and pre-compliance measurements: Conducted during product development and modification phases to align with legislative requirements from the outset.
  
  
• Global access approvals: Testing for CE marking (essential for the EU market under Directive 2014/30/EU), UKCA Marking (for the UK market under the EMC Regulations 2016), FCC (Part 15 and 18), US CAB, SCC and ISED, VCCI, Japan KC, and E-marking (automotive).
  
  
• Specialised vehicle testing: Custom testing for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles, addressing specific legislative demands for emerging technologies.
  
  
• EMC design evaluation: Assessment of product designs to ensure inherent electromagnetic compatibility, minimising compliance risks.
  
  
• Post-test failure practical advice: Guidance and solutions for issues identified during testing, enabling manufacturers to quickly rectify non-conformities and meet regulatory standards.
  
  
• Training Courses: Educational programmes related to EMC, covering the nuances of EU and UK legislative compliance.
  
  
• Complete EMC Project Management: Full oversight and control of EMC testing projects, ensuring all regulatory obligations are met.
  
  
• Expert Services: Additional support from EMC specialists to navigate complex legislative landscapes.
  Interference and Compatibility Avoidance: Solutions designed to prevent unexpected electromagnetic interference and ensure products comply with the essential requirements of relevant directives and regulations.
  
  
• Product and system evaluation: Testing performed in state-of-the-art EMC laboratories, which include 3-, 5-, and 10-metre semi-anechoic chambers, and a reverberation chamber, verifying compliance with stringent emission and immunity limits.
  
  
• Functional verification: Ensuring devices operate correctly within their electromagnetic environments as required by the EMC Directive and Regulations, meaning they neither radiate unacceptable energy levels nor disrupt other electronic devices.
  
  
• Standard compliance: Adherence to harmonised and designated standards, which are often cited by the Directive and Regulations for presumption of conformity.

On-site EMC testing

For equipment that cannot be easily transported to a laboratory, Eurofins provides convenient on-site EMC testing services, crucial for large industrial machinery or fixed installations that also fall under the scope of EMC legislation:

• Large equipment and fixed installations: Testing performed directly at your facility for items that are too large or permanently installed, ensuring their conformity with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive and UK Regulations.
  
  
• EM Site-Surveys: Assessments of the electromagnetic environment at a given location, which can influence the EMC performance of fixed installations and require consideration under applicable legislation.

EMC Standards and their application

Eurofins Electrical & Electronics holds accreditation for a wide range of EMC standards, applying them to ensure diverse products meet specific regulatory requirements for both emissions and immunity.

These standards are crucial for demonstrating compliance with both the EU & UK EMC Regulations as well as other global requirements such as those for the US, Canada, Korea, China etc.

Key standards include:

Product-specific EMC Standards:

• CISPR 11 / EN 55011; industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment
• CISPR 14 / EN 55014; household appliances
• CISPR 15 / EN 55015; lighting and luminaires
• CISPR 24 / EN 55024; Information Technology (IT) equipment
• CISPR 25 / EN 55025; Protection of on-board receivers on Vehicles (transportation)
• CISPR 32 / EN 55032; multimedia equipment emissions
• CISPR 35 / EN 55035; multimedia equipment immunity
• EN 55103-1 & EN 55103-2; audio / video equipment for professional use
• EN 50130-4; components of alarm systems
• EN 50121-X; railway applications
• IEC 61000-3-2; harmonics
• IEC 61000-3-3; flicker
• IEC 60601-1-2; medical electronic equipment
• IEC 61547; lighting and luminaires
• IEC 60730; automatic electrical controls
• IEC 60945; marine
• IEC 61326-X; measurement, control and laboratory (MCL)
• EN 300 386; Telecommunication Network Equipment
• EN 301 489-X; radio & wireless
• RTCA/DO160; aerospace and aeronautics

Generic EMC Standards:

Generic standards are available to assess the products that do not fall under the scope any product specific standards.

The generic standards are:

• IEC 61000-6-1; immunity standards for the residential, commercial and light industrial environment
• IEC 61000-6-2; immunity standard for the industrial environment
• IEC 61000-6-3; emission standard for the residential, commercial and light industrial environment
• IEC 61000-6-4; emission standard for the industrial environment

Basic Standards (IEC/EN 61000-4-X series)

This foundational set of standards covers various electromagnetic phenomena and defines specific test methods and levels:

• IEC 61000-4-2: Electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• IEC 61000-4-3: Radiated immunity.
• IEC 61000-4-4: Electrical fast transients (EFT).
• IEC 61000-4-5: Surge.
• IEC 61000-4-6: Conducted immunity.
• IEC 61000-4-8: Power frequency magnetic fields.
• IEC 61000-4-11: Voltage dips, short interruptions, and voltage variations.

Our global network and Electrical & Electronics laboratories offer more than EMC testing services.

• Time to market: Our dedicated team with expert engineers helps customers to meet the timeline to the market.
• Personalised customer service: Based on our experience and know-how for the testing of various products, we can provide testing services tailored to our customers' needs.
• Valuable insights: Through the debugging support of our technical experts, customers can get helpful discoveries for their products

Global accreditation 

Our EMC labs are accredited to ISO 17025 from various organisations world-wide,  allowing us to support customers to get to the market smoothly. 

Advanced facilities 

With our state-of-the-art facilities, including anechoic and reverberation chamber, we ensure effective and precise testing.

Capabilities with wide range scopes

Our comprehensive capabilities can handle any product and compliance requirement.

Knowhow from experienced engineers

Our skilful engineers carry out full performance of EMC testing without delays.