Electronics Engineer how-to

How to Pass EMC Testing

EMC failures delay products.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

EMC failures delay products. In short: design; filter; shield, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Design with grounding in mind.

  2. Filter inputs.

  3. Shield noisy parts.

  4. Pre-scan in the lab.

  5. Fix emissions.

  6. Run formal tests.

Safety reminders for electronics engineers

  • Follow electrical safety
  • Use ESD protection
  • Follow export rules
  • Protect classified data

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