What is BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020 about?
This revised international standard is the third in Part 4 of a series on electromagnetic compatibility. BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020 provides a test method for electrical and electronic equipment in order to evaluate its immunity to radiated electromagnetic energy.
Who is BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020 for?
- Manufacturers of electronic equipment and components
- EMC test laboratories
- Regulatory bodies
- Electrical engineers
- Product testers
- Inspectors
- Certification bodies
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020?
This standard applies to the immunity requirements of electrical and electronic equipment to radiated electromagnetic energy. It establishes test levels and the required test procedures.
It aims to establish a common reference for evaluating the immunity of electrical and electronic equipment when subjected to radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic fields. The test method describes a consistent method to assess the immunity of equipment or a system against RF electromagnetic fields from RF sources not in close proximity to the equipment under test (EUT).
Particular consideration is given to the protection against radio-frequency emissions from digital radiotelephones and other RF emitting devices.
NOTE: BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020 is an independent test method. It’s not possible to use other test methods as substitutes for claiming compliance with this document.
What’s new about BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020?
This standard is a revision of BS EN 61000-4-3:2006+A2:2010. BS EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020 includes the following significant technical changes:
a) Testing using multiple test signals has been described
b) Additional information on EUT and cable layout has been added
c) The upper frequency limitation has been removed to take account of new services
d) The characterization of the field as well as the checking of power amplifier linearity of the immunity chain are specified