EMC

Legislation / Standard:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Council Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive)


Valid for Countries / Region:

Europe


Definition:

The EMC governs on the one hand the electromagnetic emissions of this equipment in order to ensure that, in its intended use, such equipment does not disturb radio and telecommunication as well as other equipment. On the other hand, the Directive also governs the immunity of such equipment to interference and seeks to ensure that this equipment is not disturbed by radio emissions normally present used as intended.

External Reference:
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/electr_equipment/emc/index.htm