IEEE/ANSI C63.22:2004

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U.S. consensus guideline for automation of conducted and radiated EMI compliance measurements is provided in this guide. This document does not include mandatory specifications for automation tools (i.e., application software, automated test equipment, computers and peripherals). Where possible, the guidance provided herein is harmonized with other national and international standards used for similar purposes.

The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for the use of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the measurement of electromagnetic emissions of electronic, electrical, and electro-mechanical equipment. It is intended to be a companion document to ANSI C63.2-19961 and ANSI C63.4-2003 for making accurate and repeatable automated emissions measurements from 9 kHz to 1 GHz according to commercial Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) regulations. As such, it addresses automated measurement processes, automatic test equipment, and measurement integrity aspects. Furthermore, the importance of a test plan will be outlined. Although intended for automatic testing, these guidelines also apply to semiautomatic measurements where only parts of a test may be automated.
The purpose of an automated EMI test system is to increase the efficiency, consistency, and repeatability of both engineering and compliance testing. Successful automated testing requires well-defined automated measurement processes that are appropriate for a specific test goal and ensure measurement integrity.