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Definition of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

General planning aids

In recent years, the use of elec- is that ever more opposing influ- by the EMC directive
tronic circuits has increased con- ences (electromagnetic interfer- 2004/108/EC. This means that
tinually. Whether in industrial sys- ences) can occur from system electrical resources emit electro-
tems, medicine, households, in parts and cables, causing damage magnetic interferences (emis-
telecommunications systems or and economic losses. sions), which are picked up by oth-
electrical building installations – er devices or units (immission) that
everywhere, we see powerful elec- Here, we talk of electromagnetic act as receivers (interference sink).
tric equipment and systems, which compatibility. This, in turn, means that the func-
switch ever greater currents, Electromagnetic compatibility tion of an interference sink can be
achieve greater radio ranges and (EMC) is the ability of an electrical severely reduced, and, in the

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transport ever more energy in unit to function satisfactorily in its worst-case scenario, total failure
smaller spaces. electromagnetic environment, and economic losses. The interfer-
without inappropriately influencing ences can then spread along
However, the use of state-of-the-art this environment, to which other cables or in the form of electro-
technology means that the com- units also belong (VDE 0870-1). In magnetic waves.
plexity of applications also in- terms of standardisation, electro-
creases. The consequence of this magnetic compatibility is dealt with

Path of faults
Coupling of interference variables
Fault source (transmitting emissions) Fault sink (receiving emissions)
(spreading of interference)
For example
- Mobile telephones - Process computer
- Galvanic
- Switching components - Radio receiver systems
- Inductive
- Ignition systems - Controllers
- Capacitive
- Frequency converters - Converters
- Electromagnetic
- Lighting strike - Measuring units
- Welding devices

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