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The ability of a device to withstand electromagnetic disturbances from another device is:

The correct answer is C. (EMC). Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the defined standard describing a device's ability to both function in and not disturb its electromagnetic environment.

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Question

The ability of a device to withstand electromagnetic disturbances from another device is:

Options

  • AElectromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • BRadio Frequency Interference (RFI)
  • C(EMC)
  • DFast transients
  • EElectrostatic Discharge (ESD)

How the community answered

(25 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    76% (19)
  • D
    8% (2)
  • E
    12% (3)

Why each option

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the defined standard describing a device's ability to both function in and not disturb its electromagnetic environment.

AElectromagnetic interference (EMI)

EMI describes the disturbance itself, not a device's capability to withstand or tolerate that disturbance.

BRadio Frequency Interference (RFI)

RFI is a specific type of interference in the radio frequency spectrum and does not describe a device's immunity or tolerance capability.

C(EMC)Correct

EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is formally defined by standards bodies such as IEC and CISPR as the ability of equipment to operate satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment. The immunity component - a device's ability to withstand disturbances from external sources - is one of the two core pillars of EMC, the other being emissions control. Devices must meet both immunity and emissions thresholds to be considered EMC-compliant.

DFast transients

Fast transients are specific high-speed voltage pulses or surges and do not describe any device capability related to electromagnetic tolerance.

EElectrostatic Discharge (ESD)

ESD is a specific static electricity discharge event and is not a term for a device's general electromagnetic withstand capability.

Concept tested: Electromagnetic compatibility definition and immunity concept

Source: https://www.iec.ch/emc/

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#EMC#electromagnetic compatibility#EMI immunity#definitions

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