Conducted Radio Frequency (RF) Testing is a key aspect of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing that assesses how electrical and electronic equipment behaves when exposed to RF signals conducted directly through power and communication cables. This testing is critical for ensuring that devices can operate reliably in environments where RF interference might be present, such as industrial settings, communication networks, and residential installations.
Conducted RF testing simulates real-world scenarios where RF signals can enter a device through its cabling, ensuring that the equipment maintains its functionality and does not suffer from performance degradation or malfunction.
Conducted RF testing is performed following internationally recognized standards, such as:
- IEC 61000-4-6: Defines the test procedures, required test levels, and frequency ranges for conducted RF immunity.
- EN 61000-4-6: European standard equivalent to IEC 61000-4-6, ensuring compliance for products sold in Europe.
- CISPR Standards: Standards such as CISPR 11, 14, and 22 provide guidelines for limiting RF emissions and ensuring immunity in various types of equipment.
- Ensuring System Reliability: Guarantees that the equipment will not experience disruptions or malfunctions when exposed to conducted RF interference.
- Enhancing Safety: Protects systems from unintended operation or shutdown due to RF disturbances, which is crucial in safety-critical environments.
- Compliance & Market Access: Helps manufacturers meet EMC regulatory requirements in different markets, enabling products to be sold globally.
- Telecommunication & Networking: Ensures that networking devices like routers and switches operate without interference in RF-rich environments.
- Medical Equipment: Ensures the safety and reliability of medical devices, which must remain unaffected by RF interference to ensure patient safety.
- Industrial Control Systems: Guarantees the proper functioning of machinery and control systems in industrial settings where high levels of RF noise are common.
- Automotive Sector: Helps automotive manufacturers ensure that vehicles’ electronic systems function reliably in various RF environments.
Conducted RF Testing is an essential part of EMC testing, ensuring that electrical and electronic equipment can operate safely and reliably amidst RF disturbances. To schedule your Conducted RF Testing or for more information, contact our ARRAA Labs team today: Let us help you ensure your products meet all EMC requirements, so you can confidently bring them to market.