electromagnetic compatibility

[i¦lek·trō·mag′ned·ik kəm‚pat·ə′bil·əd·ē]

(electronics)

The capability of electronic equipment or systems to be operated in the intended electromagnetic environment at design levels of efficiency.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

(hardware, testing)

(EMC) The extent to which a piece of hardware will tolerate electrical interference from other equipment, and will interfere with other equipment.

There are strict legal EMC requirements for the sale of any electrical or electronic hardware in most countries, although the actual standards differ. See, for example, EMCNet.

See also Electrostatic Discharge, Radio Frequency Interference.

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Baker presents readers with an in-depth look at electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues related to a variety of topics in both transportation and communications.

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This book, one of Kai Chang's edited books on microwave and optical engineering, serves as both a textbook and as a professional reference work on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

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