POWER FREQUENCY FIELDS

Power frequency fields fall in the category of super low

frequency (SLF) fields and are generated by the fundamental
power frequency voltage and currents and their harmonics.
Because of the low frequency content, these fields do not easily
interact with other power, control, or signal circuits. Power
frequency magnetic fields tend to be confined to low reluctance
paths that consist of ferromagnetic materials. Power frequency
electrical fields do not easily couple to other circuits through
stray capacitance between the circuits. Power frequency
currents set up magnetic fields that are free to interact with
other electrical circuits and can induce noise voltages at the
power frequency.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) refers to the interaction
between electric and magnetic fields and sensitive electronic
circuits and devices. EMI is predominantly a highfrequency
phenomenon.