Electromagnetic compliance (EMC) is often an afterthought for many engineers and makers. You design a circuit, it works, and you’re happy — until noise and interference come into play. Whether you’re a DIYer working at home or preparing a product for market, understanding radiated emissions, conducted interference, and compliance standards is essential.

In our latest video, Elektor dives deep into the fascinating world of EMC, showing why it matters and how you can start testing in your own lab. We explain the difference between radiated and conducted emissions and highlight why devices not only need to limit what they emit, but also remain immune to outside interference.
 

The helpful session brings EMC concepts to life:
 
  • Measuring noise using a Line Impedance Stabilization Network (LISN) and even a simple oscilloscope.
  • Exploring radiated emissions with software-defined radios (SDRs) and antennas.
  • Hands-on testing with a TEM cell, showing how compact setups can reveal valuable insights.
  • Practical fixes with filters, including a look at Würth Elektronik’s design kits that help bring noise under control.

This intro to EMC covers practical topics: identify noise, test a setup, apply filtering, and understand your compliance limits. Whether you are curious about hidden emissions and looking to sharpen their compliance know-how, the video offers a clear, hands-on introduction to a complex topic.

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