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The conducted immunity (CI) and radiated immunity (RI) test methods in this recommended practice do
not universally apply to every product. Applicable test methods should be selected. A qualified EMC
engineer should document test planning and the rationale for using particular immunity tests. This
document is intended to
a) Identify preferred or optional immunity test methods.
b) Describe specific measurement techniques.
c) Suggest product performance degradation criteria as applicable to general and specific products.
d) Identify test instrumentation specifications.
Wherever possible, existing voluntary standards are utilized and summarized. It should be noted that the
techniques listed herein should in no way limit the user to a particular method to increase product
immunity. The immunity levels in this document are recommended. Should product classifications and type
have other immunity levels that apply, they shall take precedence. Equipment developed for military
applications should use MIL-STD-461E1 or later editions for test procedures and limits.
IEEE Std C63.15-2010 Referenced Document
ANSI C63.12 American National Standard Recommended Practice for Electromagnetic Compatibility Limits and Test Levels - Redline*, 2016-01-29 Update
ANSI C63.14 American National Standard Dictionary of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) including Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)*, 2014-12-05 Update
ANSI C63.2 American National Standard for Specifications of Electromagnetic Interference and Field Strength Measuring Instrumentation in the Frequency Range 9 kHz to 40 GHz*, 2017-02-20 Update
IEC 61000-4-3:2006 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques; Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-6-1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-1: Generic standards - Immunity standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments*, 2016-08-10 Update
IEC 61000-6-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity standard for industrial environments*, 2016-08-10 Update
IEEE Std C63.15-2010 history
2017IEEE C63.15-2017 American National Standard Recommended Practice for the Immunity Measurement of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
2010IEEE Std C63.15-2010 American National Standard Recommended Practice for the Immunity Measurement of Electrical and Electronic Equipment