Automotive EMC Testing: Fundamentals and Best Practices

Ensure the Safety of Your EleCtronic and Electrical Automotive Components with EMC Testing

What is EMC Testing?

EMC Testing ensures electronic and electrical automotive components' safety by assessing electromagnetic compatibility. Before electronic or electrical components can be used in vehicle fabrication by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), they must be tested for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) to ensure that they do not create harmful interference with any other vehicle components or surrounding electrical devices, and that they can operate as required in the presence of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Why work with TÜV SÜD?  

Working with a renowned third-party testing provider like TÜV SÜD is key to facilitating these processes. Suppliers are responsible for devising test plans that comply with the requirements of any OEMs with whom they plan on doing business that sell cars in most major vehicle markets. Suppliers must also be closely engaged with the EMC testing process to ensure compliance is achieved and can be readily proven on demand. At TÜV SÜD, we offer a wide range of tests to ensure compliance with various international standards, including the European ECE R10. From component-level testing to full vehicle evaluations, our comprehensive approach ensures that every aspect of EMC compliance is covered.

What our customers are saying about us:

“TÜV SÜD has helped InVue meet global compliance requirements while allowing us to maintain our quick-to-market reputation expected from our most demanding customers. As our company’s technology has evolved to use more wireless technologies, TÜV SÜD has shown dedication to thoroughly understanding our products. This dedication has helped streamline and avoid redundancy in testing and certifications, while still ensuring our equipment meets all local safety codes and standards. ” - InVue

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keith Hager

Account Executive, TÜV SÜD America

Keith has been with TÜV SÜD since 2017.  He is based in the Detroit Metro Area where he is an Account Executive for the Transportation business in North America, focusing on component level EMC validation testing.

Prior to joining TÜV SÜD, Keith spent time as an Electrical Engineer with expertise across Automotive, Aerospace, and Medical Device Industries. Keith has held various Engineering roles at ZF Group, Terumo Cardiovascular Group, Integrated Sensing Systems, and Boeing, where he focused on system and component level EMC. Keith graduated in 2005 from the University of Michigan with a degree in Electrical Engineering. 

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