SwRI: Telecommunications Systems EMC test standards

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) engineers evaluate electronic systems for conducted and radiated electromagnetic emissions (EME) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) using shielded enclosures, anechoic chambers, and an open-air test site as required by GR-1089-CORE. In addition to the electronic systems evaluations, the effects of electrostatic discharge, lightning transients, and AC power surges on equipment are evaluated.
 

Key Benefits of EMC Testing

• Accreditation of Electromagnetic Compatibility Research (EMCR) Lab by American Association of Laboratory (A2LA) for accreditation ISO 17025 standards

• Certification of EMCR staff by National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers Inc. (NARTE) as Certified EMC Engineers and Technicians

EMC Capabilities at SwRI

Telcordia GR-1089-CORE tests performed at SwRI include:

Immunity Tests

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

• Radiated immunity

• Conducted immunity

• Short circuit (tip and ring)

• Lightning transients

• Current-limiting protection

• AC power fault immunity

Emissions Tests

• Radiated emissions, E-field, and H-field

• Conducted emissions on AC/DC power leads and signal leads

Evaluations

• Electrical safety

• Bonding and grounding

• Corrosion

• DC potential difference

For more information about electromagnetic compatibility and testing of telecommunications capabilities at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Jenny Ferren at jferren@swri.org or (210) 522-2329.  We can offer you insights about how to specify the best approach to solving your EMC problem.