Derek: It is not so much as being organized but to what extent. Except for a few critical applications there is no need for mandatory immunity requirements if there are emission requirements. Probably the reverse is also true but to my knowledge this has never been proven. Immunity is considered by most a quality issue and as such does not need to be a part of a certification process. Some say having immunity is like using a belt and suspender. There is a growing concern that EMC means Eliminate Minor Companies. The European SLIM group is and has been investigating the necessity for all the mandatory EMC standards. Even in Europe there is concern that too many tests are required before a product can be introduced into the market. One should ask if there is a justification for additional requirements. Being organized should have nothing to do with any certification process.
Dave George Unisys -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 01, 1999 1:12 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: New EMC requirements proposed for IEC60335 Folks, I posed the question of Immunity standards being enforced in the USA to Art Whal(?) of the FCC. He did not see the need for immunity enforcement. After a lengthy discussion I formed the opinion that it is most likely the FCC will never press this issue, it will have to come from another STDs body. Pity the USA isn't as organized as Europe;-) Derek. --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators). --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
