MIL STD 461E Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics and Requirements for Equipment

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of MIL STD 461E standard. The MIL STD 461E standard, developed by the US Department of Defense, describes the relevant verification requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference (EMI) emission and susceptibility characteristics of electronic, electrical and electromechanical equipment and subsystems designed or supplied by military organizations for use in military operations.

Under this military standard, the response of equipment is controlled by measuring the emissions and antenna path of the electronic device and applying electromagnetic interference to the device through external transmission and antenna.

MIL STD 461 test procedures define test levels and test limits for electronic equipment used by the US military.

This standard is also accepted as the primary electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for the military forces of many countries around the world. This standard covers all areas of the military, including land, air and sea.

All electronic, electrical and electromechanical equipment and subsystems used in the military may be used independently or as an integral part of other subsystems or systems.

This standard is best suited for features that:

• Electronic enclosures no larger than an equipment rack;
• Electrical interconnects with separate harnesses between enclosures;
• Electrical power input from main power sources.

The MIL-STD-461 standard mainly covers the following tests:

• Measurement of emission levels from an electrical or electronic product that interacts with other electrical or electronic products;
• The ability (immunity) of electrical or electronic products to operate when other electrical or electronic products are nearby.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with MIL STD 461E test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.