Manufacturers of medical devices, automotive systems, and electronic equipment need the best
EMC services and testing because EMC compliance isn’t just regulatory – it’s essential for
protecting end users from potentially harmful interference. MiCOM Labs delivers ISO/IEC
17025-accredited EMC testing backed by over 25 years of experience in certifying products
globally where failure isn’t an option.
MiCOM Labs performs comprehensive emissions and immunity testing explicitly designed for
applications where EMC failures could endanger lives or compromise essential protection
systems. Our testing protocols exceed standard compliance requirements to validate that your
device functions remain stable under real-world interference conditions.
| Test Type | Relevance | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Radiated Emissions | Prevents interference with nearby systems | Tested to the most restrictive applicable limits across target markets (US, EU/UK, Canada, APAC) to support global market access. Representative standards include FCC Part 15 Subpart B (US), ICES003 (Canada), EN 55032/EN 55035 (EU/UK), AS/NZS CISPR 32/35 (AU/NZ), VCCI (Japan), KN32/KN35 (Korea), and CNS 15936 (Taiwan). |
| Conducted Emissions | Eliminates power line interference affecting connected equipment | Tested to the most restrictive applicable limits across target markets (US, EU/UK, Canada, APAC) to support global market access. Representative standards include FCC Part 15 Subpart B (US), ICES003 (Canada), EN 55032/EN 55035 (EU/UK), AS/NZS CISPR 32/35 (AU/NZ), VCCI (Japan), KN32/KN35 (Korea), and CNS 15936 (Taiwan). |
| Harmonic Current Emissions | Protects power grid stability and connected systems | IEC 61000-3-2 |
| Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker | Maintains power quality for critical systems | IEC 61000-3-3 |
| Generic Emissions Standards | Establishes baseline emission requirements for various installation environments | IEC 61000-6-3 (Residential, commercial, light industrial), IEC 61000-6-4 (Industrial environments) |
| Test Type | Relevance | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Radiated Immunity | Ensures functions remain stable when exposed to RF fields | IEC 61000-4-3 |
| Conducted Immunity | Validates operation during power line disturbances | IEC 61000-4-6 |
| ESD Immunity | Prevents system failure from static discharge | IEC 61000-4-2 |
| Surge Immunity | Protects against transient-induced failures | IEC 61000-4-5 |
| Electrical Fast Transients | Maintains function during switching events | IEC 61000-4-4 |
| Magnetic Fields | Ensures immunity to power frequency magnetic fields | IEC 61000-4-8 |
| Voltage Dips and Interruptions (VDI) | Maintains operation during power supply variations | IEC 61000-4-11 (Vac), IEC 61000-4-29 (Vdc) |
| Generic Immunity Standards | Defines immunity requirements for equipment in various electromagnetic environments | IEC 61000-6-1 (Residential, commercial, light industrial), IEC 61000-6-2 (Industrial environments) |
MiCOM Labs combines ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation with over 25 years of experience in
compliance testing, providing the precision and expertise needed to navigate complex EMC
requirements while protecting the lives that depend on your products.
MiCOM Labs maintains ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation specifically for EMC testing,
ensuring measurement accuracy and global acceptance for compliance certifications.
Test results meet the stringent documentation and traceability standards essential for
regulatory compliance certifications and reduce administrative review times for
manufacturers pursuing product approvals.
EMC testing demands precision that manual processes can't guarantee. MiTest®
automates test sequences and data capture, eliminating variability that could mask
relevant interference.
Real-time monitoring during immunity tests ensures that functions are continuously
evaluated under stress, catching subtle failures that could compromise protection
systems.
This automation reduces test time while ensuring no all emission data is captured.
Managing EMC documentation for products across multiple regulatory frameworks
creates significant administrative overhead.
MiPassport® centralizes compliance documentation, providing manufacturers with a
secure platform to manage test reports, compliance certification records, and renewal
schedules.
With organized access to historical EMC data, teams can respond quickly to regulatory
inquiries and streamline re-certification processes for updated system designs.
While EMC requirements vary by market, products often require certifications across
multiple regions.
MiCOM Labs supports global compliance certifications through its headquarters in
California and offices in China and India, helping manufacturers align EMC testing with region-specific regulatory standards.
This reduces redundant testing and accelerates certification timelines for products
entering international markets.
EMC requirements for products evolve as new interference scenarios emerge and
regulatory standards advance.
MiComms™ keeps manufacturers informed of relevant regulatory changes affecting
EMC testing, helping teams adjust compliance strategies before new requirements
impact ongoing certifications.
This ensures that compliance planning for systems remains aligned with current
standards.
MiCOM Labs brings more than 25 years of experience testing medical devices,
automotive systems, and aerospace equipment.
This expertise extends beyond standard EMC testing to include practical guidance on
resolving complex interference issues in critical applications.
Manufacturers benefit from specialized knowledge of how EMC failures create risks and
proven strategies for maintaining both compliance and product functionality.
Achieving EMC compliance for products requires strategic design decisions that balance
interference control with system functionality. Below are key practices that help manufacturers
avoid risks while meeting EMC requirements:
| Design Functions for EMC Resilience | |
|---|---|
| Issue | Solution |
| Circuits may be more susceptible to interference due to high sensitivity requirements. | Implement dedicated filtering and shielding for channels. Separate circuits from high-noise digital systems while maintaining required response times. |
| Validate Behavior During Immunity Testing | |
|---|---|
| Issue | Solution |
| Products may pass EMC limits but experience function degradation that doesn’t trigger test failures. | Monitor parameters during immunity testing. Define performance criteria that ensure functions remain within specification throughout EMC stress events. |
| Address System Interference Risks | |
|---|---|
| Issue | Solution |
| Emissions from circuits can interfere with tasks within the same product or nearby equipment. | Use worst-case emissions analysis to identify potential interference with systems. Apply targeted suppression to protect functions without compromising overall system performance. |
MiCOM Labs designs test protocols that exercise functions during EMC stress events. This
includes validating response times under interference conditions and testing at field strengths
that exceed standard requirements when applications demand higher resilience.
Most standards incorporate EMC requirements. IEC 60601-1-2 mandates EMC testing for
medical devices. ISO 26262 requires EMC validation for automotive systems. DO-160 includes
EMC testing for aviation equipment. These standards recognize that EMC failures can directly
compromise functionality.
MiCOM Labs provides ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065-accredited EMC testing and
certification services as part of a complete compliance and certification process. With
automated test platforms and decades of experience supporting product approvals, we help
manufacturers minimize retest cycles and bring products to market efficiently.
