The Basics of Military EMC Testing

Military EMC testing requirements are defined by industry leaders, procurement specialists, and project leaders. The requirements have been clearly defined so that experienced EMC test engineers and test laboratories know exactly what is needed for compliance testing of systems and components, or a combination of the two. Although the onus is not on the EMC test engineers and test laboratories to make the decisions on test levels, limits, and requirements, they are still required to identify test specifications, define test procedures, as well as perform the tests. Therefore, it is important to have a basic understanding of the requirements that have been put in place for military testing standards.