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A Resource for Information on EMC Standards

Introduction to the resources you can find here on EMC standards, plus my philosophy on standards & standards development.

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IEEE 1302: “Guide for the Electromagnetic Characterization of Conductive Gaskets in the Frequency Range of DC to 40 GHz”

IEEE 1302 standardizes multiple test methods for characterizing conductive gasketing, and offers guidance on which test method to select for different applications.

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IEEE 1848: “Techniques and Measures to Manage Functional Safety and Other Risks with Regards to Electromagnetic Disturbances”

IEEE 1848 is a relatively new standard, focused on functional safety and electromagnetic resilience.

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IEEE 473: “Recommended Practice for an 2 Electromagnetic Site Survey (10 kHz to 3 40 GHz)”

When you have to take radiated measurements in an uncontrolled environment, IEEE 473 can be an invaluable resource.

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IEEE 299 and 299.1 on Measuring the Shielding Effectiveness of Enclosures

These two IEEE standards look at shielding effectiveness measurements for enclosures both large and small.

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IEEE 1560: “IEEE Standard for Methods of Measurement of Radio-Frequency Power-Line Interference Filter in the Range of 100 Hz to 10 GHz”

IEEE 1560 contains test methods for testing power line filters.