Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility

Abstract Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is defined as the ability of electronic equipment to work as intended in the presence of certain electromagnetic interferences. To achieve this goal in medical equipment, emissions and immunity must be addressed. Emissions from electronic equipment must be limited in order to not create an electromagnetic environment too harsh so that other equipment is unable to work. At the same time, equipment immunity must be achieved to avoid any critical malfunction when the equipment is working in a typical environment where a certain level of perturbation exists.