Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Tests

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing ensures that vehicles and components operate correctly within their electromagnetic environment, meeting emissions and immunity requirements (radiated and conducted).

CSI provides end-to-end EMC testing services for the automotive industry, supporting type approval, certification, and product development.

EMC testing objectives

In the automotive sector, EMC tests ensure:

  • Immunity to electromagnetic disturbances for safety-critical systems and vehicle control functions
  • Control of unwanted electromagnetic emissions, preventing interference with onboard and nearby devices
  • Compliance of electric charging systems, especially at the vehicle-to-grid interface

Regulations and standards

  • UNECE Regulation R10 - Homologation tests for vehicles, systems, and components, including:
    • electrical transients
    • voltage dips on power and signal lines
  • International standards (ISO, SAE) and OEM specifications - Testing under real and abnormal operating conditions.

Electromagnetic Emissions Testing

EMC emissions testing verifies compliance with regulatory limits for electromagnetic interference.

Available services:

  • Radiated emissions in a 10-meter semi-anechoic chamber

For electric and hybrid vehicles:

  • Conducted emissions
  • Mains harmonics measurements
  • Flicker testing (voltage fluctuations)

Electromagnetic Immunity Testing

Immunity testing evaluates the ability of systems to operate reliably under electromagnetic disturbances.

Testing scope:

  • Radiated immunity

For electric and hybrid vehicles:

  • Conducted immunity
  • Electrical fast transient (Burst) tests
  • Surge immunity tests
  • Voltage dips and interruptions
  • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) tests
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