Harmonic distortion testing upgrades to new norm

Upgraded test laboratory can test to European Standard IEC61000-4-3 edition 3.

TUV SUD America is upgrading its San Diego test laboratory with the equipment necessary to test to European Standard IEC61000-4-3 edition 3.

This standard affects medical, information technology and electronics products, laboratory equipment and other commercial goods that will be exported and sold in the European Union.

The new equipment includes the solid-state amplifiers that are required by the test standards to meet the harmonic distortion requirements.

TUV SUD America's laboratory will be equipped with solid-state amplifiers manufactured by Ophir FR in Los Angeles.

The amplifiers will be mounted into a custom rack system and when used with a Beammaster antenna and an Agilent signal generator TUV will have the capability to test to the latest IEC61000-4-3 edition 3 requirements.

This equipment, combined with the laboratory's existing EMC test chambers and extensive test capabilities mean that TUV is capable of providing safety and electromagnetic testing to the latest standards in state-of-the-art testing laboratories.

"Anticipating the future needs of customers is paramount in a service organisation like TUV SUD America", says Steve Dykstra, TUV SUD America Vice President, Testing.

"We recognise the importance of investing in equipment and technology to provide valuable testing service and a competitive advantage to our customers".

Ron Brewer, TUV SUD America EMC Product Manager, adds: "The proactive steps TUV has taken to meet these new regulations ensure that our customers' products will be tested to the latest requirements and will get to market when they want, without costly delays".

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