EMC, or electromagnetic compatibility, is a discipline of electrical engineering focused on both protecting devices from rogue electromagnetic energy and making sure devices don’t emit RF signals by accident. When electromagnetic energy is generated unintentionally, it is referred to as EMI, or electromagnetic interference, a force powerful enough to damage equipment or cause it to malfunction. In today's world, nearly all technology generates electromagnetic fields, meaning most electrical products needs to be tested by EMC test equipment. This equipment determines what sort of emissions devices will produce and how they will respond to interference in the field.
What are Radiated/Conducted and Immunity/Emissions Tests?
There are four types of EMC tests: radiated emissions, radiated immunity, conducted emissions, and conducted immunity. To fulfill these tests with the certainty that the device under test truly meets industry requirements, test engineers require equipment designed to fulfill test standards such as
IEC 61000,
MIL-STD-461G, and
DO-160. Manufacturers who rely on EMC testing include developers of aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and consumer electronics technology.
Explore Our EMC Test Equipment Rental Inventory
ATEC carries EMC testing equipment that ranges from
RF power amplifiers to
ESD guns and
EMI receivers. We offer affordable rental rates for products from leading manufacturers like
Amplifier Research,
Rohde & Schwarz, and
Haefely. Browse our inventory below for more information on each type of test.