What is BS EN 61000-4-3 - Electromagnetic compatibility about?
BS EN 61000 is a series on electromagnetic compatibility. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably in their electromagnetic environment, by limiting the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy which may cause unwanted effects such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) or even physical damage in operational equipment. BS EN 61000-4-3 is applicable to the immunity requirements of electrical and electronic equipment to radiated electromagnetic energy. BS EN 61000-4-3 establishes test levels and the required test procedures.
The object of BS EN 61000-4-3 is to establish a common reference for evaluating the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic fields. The test method documented in BS EN 61000-4-3 describes a consistent method to assess the immunity of an equipment or system against a defined phenomenon. BS EN 61000-4-3 deals with immunity tests related to the protection against RF electromagnetic fields from any source.
Who is BS EN 61000-4-3 - Electromagnetic compatibility for?
BS EN 61000-4-3 on electromagnetic compatibility is useful for:
- Telecommunication equipment manufactures
- Electrical appliances manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
- Research and development facilities
Why should you use BS EN 61000-4-3 - Electromagnetic compatibility?
The goal of electromagnetic compatibility is the correct operation of different equipment in a common electromagnetic environment. It is also the name given to the associated branch of electrical engineering. BS EN 61000-4-3 is an independent test method. The electromagnetic environment is determined by the strength of the electromagnetic field. The field strength is not easily measured without sophisticated instrumentation nor is it easily calculated by classical equations and formulas because of the effect of surrounding structures or the proximity of other equipment that will distort and/or reflect the electromagnetic waves.
Test method defined in BS EN 61000-4-3 for evaluating the effect that electromagnetic radiation has on the equipment concerned. The simulation and measurement of electromagnetic radiation are not adequately exact for the quantitative determination of effects. The test methods defined are structured for the primary objective of establishing adequate repeatability of results at various test facilities for qualitative analysis of effects. Considerations in BS EN 61000-4-3 are devoted to the protection against radio-frequency emissions from digital radiotelephones and other radio-frequency emitting devices. Using BS EN 61000-4-3 you can establish a common reference for evaluating the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic fields.