
UL Consumer technology overview brochure 2022
The state-of-the-art, emission and immunity testing technology in our global network of EMC laboratories can help you meet market requirements.
Unintended interactions and signal interference between electronic products, as well as equipment emissions, can have adverse impacts on electronic devices and radio systems. For this reason, in many countries new products must comply with EMC requirements before launch. Our pre-compliance testing can enable you to detect and resolve potential design flaws early in the process to reduce design costs and accelerate market launch.
No global EMC compliance testing standard exists. Requirements vary from country to country, and regulations are continually evolving. At UL Solutions, we stay on top these changing EMC requirements so you don’t have to. We design the newest testing plans to meet new requirements and keep track of the changes in the required paperwork for your product to gain market access to more than 150 countries. We have been conducting compliance and pre-compliance testing for more than 20 years, and our solid reputation means you can trust your testing is performed correctly the first time, reducing your worry about product returns and recalls.
Automated EMC testing increases efficiency helping to get your products evaluated and to market sooner. It also increases consistency of test results and data across our global suite of test laboratories, making your global market launch more seamless.
Our full-service EMC laboratories, equipped with state-of-the-art semi-anechoic chambers, hold important accreditations and are recognized by various regulatory bodies.
Our global network of state-of-the-art emission, immunity testing and millimeter wave (mmWave) testing laboratories and security systems keep your proprietary designs protected.
We can tailor EMC test methodology and documentation to your own specifications to help ensure the most efficient use of your time and budget.
The International Spacial Committee on Radio Interference (CISPR) is one of the central publishers of EMC standards. With tried and true EMC beginning in the 1960s, testing standards have continued to expand to accommodate technological advances.
For example, in the 2000s, the noisy frequency band of PCs called for a standard that could handle emissions from information technology (IT) devices. This led to CISPR 22 (emissions standard) and 24 (immunity standard). These replaced CISPR 13 and 20, which themselves only covered audio and broadcast receivers (AV equipment) such as radios and televisions.
Soon, the advent of microcomputers and multimedia tech presented the problem of covering both AV and IT, leading to CISPR 32 (published 2012) and 35 (published 2018). The challenge to create an emissions standard that covers both AV and IT equipment was solved by integrating traditional applications from the last two CISPR iterations. CISPR 32 covers traditional CISPR 13 and 22 applications, while CISPR 35 covers CISPR 20 and 24 applications.
The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) is a bilateral agreement that allows the certification of equipment from one country to be carried out in another. The signing of an MRA facilitates the import and export of telecommunications equipment, electrical appliances, etc., with the aim of reducing the burden on companies and promoting bilateral trade.
With our EMC testing and certification solutions, we serve a wide range of industries worldwide, including:
Vehicle electronic subassemblies and components pose unique testing challenges to recreate the in-vehicle device operation and monitor performance in a laboratory setting. Our expert engineers assist automotive suppliers with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recognized EMC validation testing of varied component types, such as switches, motors, electronic control units (ECUs), lighting assemblies, electric vehicle (EV) battery control modules and even complex infotainment modules to meet OEM testing requirements.
To help you gain access to the European market, we are designated to test automotive electronic/electric subassemblies (ESAs) for compliance with the Vehicle Type Directive and the E Mark certification of components.
We can advise you on whether a product is an immunity-related device (integral to the working of the vehicle), which may need additional testing in order to gain market approval.
For medical products, IEC 60601-1-2 fourth edition has significant changes that impact both testing and risk management related to basic safety and essential performance. On Dec. 31, 2018, this standard became mandatory for new product submittals to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and medical products entering the European Union. This standard requires that risks resulting from reasonably foreseeable electromagnetic disturbance be taken into account in the risk management process and references ISO 14971, Medical Devices – Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
Leveraging our know-how into your product development process can help you avoid costly errors and accelerate time to market. Our pre-compliance testing may help you detect and resolve potential design flaws early in the process to reduce design costs and accelerate market launch.
We’ll walk you through every step of the compliance process to help ensure your products meet EMC requirements in your target markets.
Our customized testing solutions can enhance EMC testing efficiency and reduce testing cycles to help you make the most of your time and budget.
Our global network of EMC testing laboratories allows us to provide convenient services to you and your team, and our Global Market Access program extends this all-inclusive approach.
By combining EMC testing services with global safety certification and Global Market Access solutions, we can deliver the certifications needed to smoothly launch your product in your target markets.
Help reduce the risk of noncompliance with our testing and certification solutions.
Our state-of-the-art facilities offer you efficient testing and certification solutions that evolve with the speed of the market.
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