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Open Public Consultation on the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMCD)

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Introduction
1. Background information for EU citizens and stakeholders:

 

What is electromagnetic compatibility? Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment and fixed installations (combining different pieces of electrical equipment) to function well in their electromagnetic environment so that it:

 

1) does not introduce intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment in that environment; and

2) has a level of immunity to, and can operate as intended in the presence of, electromagnetic disturbance, without degradation.


What is electromagnetic disturbance? Any electromagnetic phenomenon which may degrade the performance of equipment (for example, electromagnetic noise, an unwanted signal or a change in the propagation medium itself etc.)

 

What is the ‘electromagnetic environment’? All electromagnetic phenomena are observable in a given location. EMC implies limiting the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy which could cause unwanted effects such as electromagnetic interference (EMI). This may result in physical damage to equipment.