Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
Castle Microwave offers a wide range of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI), antenna and compliance testing products - from accessories to turn-key test systems and anechoic chambers, we help test any product. In partnership with our EMC market-focused suppliers, we are able to offer a range of testing products.
With EMC certifications being a requirement to sell your product across most markets, you can make sure that your products meet regulatory requirements with EMC testing equipment from Castle Microwave.
What is EMC Testing?
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing is a process that ensures electronic devices or equipment are able to work as intended within an appropriate electromagnetic environment, without causing or suffering from electromagnetic interference.
When conducting an EMC test, we test two key aspects:
Emission Testing
This test ensures that your device isn’t emitting an excessive amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI). This type of test is very important, as excessive interference could cause surrounding devices to become dysfunctional. An example of this in practice would be ensuring that an electric vehicle’s motor controller doesn’t create excessive electromagnetic interference that could disrupt nearby phone signals or radio reception.
Immunity Testing
Immunity testing (sometimes referred to as susceptibility testing) is almost the complete opposite of emission testing. Rather than testing whether or not your device is interfering with other devices, this test ensures that the device itself isn’t severely or overly impacted by electromagnetic interference. This form of testing is essential in ensuring that your device will work as intended when used in a working environment. For instance, a test may include exposing a cardiac pacemaker to radio frequency fields (similar to the ones emitted by mobile phones and Wi-Fi routers), to ensure that it continues to function correctly.
Castle Microwave’s EMC Testing Capabilities
Castle Microwave’s EMC Testing capabilities come from our partnerships with EMC market-focused suppliers across the UK. We conduct a comprehensive range of tests to provide you with the relevant EMC certification for your product. Our tests may include:
• EM field meters
• Shielded cameras and audio systems
• Antenna positioners (including rail systems)
• Absorber materials (pyramidal, elastomers, sheet material, castable, ferrite tile)
• Dynamometers for both normal fuel and Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Mini-EMC chambers
• Fully anechoic chambers
• Mode-Stir chambers
• Vehicle EMC Chambers
• Antenna test ranges (near and far-field, compact)
• RF Power amplifiers
• High power/EIA flange cable assemblies
• CSIPR25 compliant cable assemblies
• EM simulation and modelling software
• Support contracts for antenna sites and equipment
• RF and Shielding integrity testing for chambers and RF rooms
Looking for EMC certification for your product? Contact us today to discuss your requirements!
