EMC testing is not only a necessary step to comply with global regulatory requirements but also a crucial safeguard to ensure device performance and user safety.

The Importance of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing

In electronic device production, EMC testing aims to ensure that a device does not generate harmful interference with other electronic devices (Electromagnetic Interference, EMI) and can withstand interference from the external electromagnetic environment (Electromagnetic Susceptibility, EMS). This is especially critical for applications in medical devices, communication equipment, industrial control systems, and household appliances.

Testing Items and Standards

EMC testing for PCBA is mainly divided into two categories: Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing and Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMS) testing.

1.Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Testing:

Conducted Interference Testing: Uses professional equipment to detect electromagnetic interference conducted through power lines and signal lines, ensuring it is within the specified range. Common standards include CISPR 22 and FCC Part 15.
Radiated Interference Testing: Measures electromagnetic waves radiated by the device using antennas and spectrum analyzers to ensure they do not interfere with other devices. Relevant standards include CISPR 32 and EN 55032.

2.Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMS) Testing:

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing: Simulates the impact of electrostatic discharge on the device, ensuring it can withstand everyday static environments, in compliance with IEC 61000-4-2 standards.
Electrical Fast Transient (EFT) Testing: Simulates rapid transient pulses on power or signal lines, in compliance with IEC 61000-4-4 standards.
Surge Testing: Simulates the impact of lightning strikes or other high-energy pulses on the device, in compliance with IEC 61000-4-5 standards.
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Testing: Simulates radio frequency electromagnetic fields in a shielded room, ensuring the device can operate normally in a strong RF environment, in compliance with IEC 61000-4-3 standards.