Practical engineering code of practice for minimizing radio interference from overhead power lines, covering design, construction, and maintenance Introduction to CISPR 18-3 CISPR 18-3 serves as a comprehensive code of practice for minimizing radio interference from overhead power lines and…

Standard methods for measuring conducted EMI at power and signal ports 1. Scope and Measurement Principles CISPR 16-2-1 specifies the methods for measuring conducted radio disturbance at the power terminals and signal/control ports of equipment under test. It covers the…

Methods for measuring disturbance power from equipment leads using absorbing clamps 1. Scope and Measurement Concept CISPR 16-2-2 specifies the methods for measuring the disturbance power generated by equipment on its connecting leads in the frequency range of 30 MHz…

Standard methods for measuring radiated emissions from equipment and systems 1. Scope and Measurement Fundamentals CISPR 16-2-3 specifies the methods for measuring radiated radio disturbance from all types of equipment in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz.…

Standard methods for measuring immunity to electromagnetic disturbances 1. Scope and Measurement Principles CISPR 16-2-4 specifies the methods for measuring the immunity of equipment to electromagnetic disturbances. While CISPR standards traditionally focused on emission limits, the expansion of CISPR 16…

Absorbing clamp methods for measuring disturbance power from equipment leads 1. Scope and Principle of Disturbance Power Measurement CISPR 16-1-3 specifies the requirements for measuring the disturbance power generated by equipment, particularly from the connecting leads (mains cables, signal cables,…

Antenna specifications and test site validation for EMC radiated measurements 1. Scope and Antenna Requirements CISPR 16-1-4 specifies the requirements for antennas and test sites used for radiated disturbance measurements in the frequency range of 9 kHz to 18 GHz.…

Validation and requirements for antenna calibration test sites 1. Scope and Purpose CISPR 16-1-5 specifies the requirements for test sites used specifically for antenna calibration in the frequency range of 30 MHz to 18 GHz. While CISPR 16-1-4 addresses general…

Calibration methods for equipment-under-test antennas and EMC measurement uncertainty 1. Scope and Importance CISPR 16-1-6 addresses the calibration of antennas that are integral parts of equipment under test (EUT) — for example, wireless communication devices, broadcast transmitters, and radar equipment…

Emission limits and measurement methods for lighting equipment EMC 1. Standard Scope and Key Concepts CISPR 15 specifies limits and measurement methods for radio-frequency disturbances produced by electrical lighting and similar equipment operating in the frequency range 150 kHz to…

Complete guide to EMC measuring instruments: receivers, detectors, and specifications 1. Scope and Instrument Classification CISPR 16-1-1 is the foundational standard that specifies the characteristics and performance requirements for instruments used to measure radio disturbance and immunity in the frequency…

LISNs, current probes, CDNs, and coupling networks for EMC testing 1. Scope and Overview of Coupling Devices CISPR 16-1-2 specifies the characteristics and calibration requirements for coupling devices used in conducted and radiated disturbance measurements. These devices provide a defined…

Emission limits for automotive, marine, and small-engine equipment 1. Scope and Applications CISPR 12 specifies limits and measurement methods for radio-frequency disturbances produced by vehicles, motorboats, and spark-ignited engine-driven devices. The standard covers the frequency range of 30 MHz to…

Emission limits and measurement methods for broadcast receiver equipment 1. Standard Scope and Historical Context CISPR 13 specifies limits and measurement methods for radio disturbance emissions from sound and television broadcast receivers. Historically, this was one of the earliest CISPR…

Emission requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar equipment 1. Standard Scope and Classifications CISPR 14-1 specifies the limits and measurement methods for radio-frequency disturbances generated by household appliances, electric tools, and similar electrical apparatus. The standard covers equipment…

Immunity requirements for household appliances against electromagnetic disturbances 1. Standard Scope and Immunity Performance Criteria CISPR 14-2 specifies the electromagnetic immunity requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus. The standard defines three performance criteria for evaluating immunity test…

Comprehensive Guide to IEC System for Certification to Environmental Standards The IEC ACEE 01 standard establishes the foundational rules and procedures for the IEC System for Certification to Environmental Standards (IEC ACEE). This system provides a globally recognized framework for…