| What is EMC Electrical and electronic
equipment and components produce electromagnetic radiation which, if it exceeds a certain
level, can adversely affect the performance of other electrical and electronic
equipment. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) between equipment is achieved by
limiting such emissions and at the
same time, ensuring that the equipment and components have an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to such emissions.
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Application |
EMC requirements are the subject of a European
Directive, designed to ensure a standardised approach throughout the European Union. Since
January 1996, all products containing electrical or electronic components which do not
comply with the EMC Directive may be prevented from being sold in Europe – and that
includes the UK! The EMC Directive places legal
obligations on those making, importing, assembling, selling, buying or repairing relevant electrical apparatus.
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Certification |
Certification that apparatus complies with the EMC
directive may be obtained by various routes. The Standards route may be used for
apparatus for which test procedures are defined in relevant European Standards. In the TCF
route, results from non-standard tests are submitted in a Technical Construction File to a
Competent Body.
To obtain the CE mark, other
directives may also apply. A full description of the EMC Directive, related
information, frequently asked questions and external links are also available in this Website. |
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