EMC/EMI

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Retlif offers comprehensive Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and compliance engineering services from three state-of-the-art testing facilities.

Depth of Services

Retlif offers full Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing and compliance engineering services from three state-of-the-art testing facilities in Ronkonkoma, New York, Goffstown, New Hampshire, and Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Our EMC solutions are truly comprehensive beginning with teams of highly trained engineers and technicians and including ongoing education and in-house engineering support.

EMC and Lightning Testing Capabilities

Retlif tests to domestic US and international standards including virtually every military, aerospace, rail, maritime, commercial and industrial test standard, in-lab or on-site.

EMC Accreditations

Retlif maintains one of the largest ranges of laboratory EMC accreditations with over 140 accredited test methods in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025. We address all Canadian, Japanese VCCI, Australian ACMA (Australia Communications and Media Authority) and European Union CE industry requirements.

Engineering Support Division

Retlif’s Engineering Services Division supports customers’ in-house engineering departments by generating specialized documentation required by EMC compliance testing programs, e.g. EMC management plans, control plans and test plans and procedures. We also have the expertise to assist clients in defining an overall compliance plan for the needs of multiple regulatory agencies in one test program.

EMC Education

Retlif hosts specific EMC Awareness Training Courses to educate, inform and provide greater appreciation of the need for EMC services. Courses are customized to client needs, individualized or group, in-house or onsite.

Military & Commercial Aviation

Accredited by ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) / NAVAIR and recognized by NAVAIR for all aspects of military EMC testing, Retlif EMC services include Shielded Effectiveness testing, EMP, high level Radiated Susceptibility testing and low noise level Emissions Testing. Retlif test results are globally accepted by every major airframe manufacturer, shipyard and military agency.

  • MIL-STD-461 (All Revisions)
  • MIL-STD-285
  • MIL-STD-704 (Including Enhanced TAC 602 Conditions)
  • MIL-STD-1399
  • NSA 65-5/6
  • MIL-E-6051
  • MIL-STD-220
  • DO-160
  • IEC61000 Series
  • FCC PART 2, 15, 18, 74, 90, 95
  • Lightning (Multiple Stroke/Burst)

Reporting & Publications

Finalization of a testing program requires the ability to clearly, concisely and completely articulate the testing performed and how it was accomplished. Each Retlif testing facility maintains a dedicated Publications Department. Based on both military and industry guidelines, Retlif’s test reports, procedures and plans consistently receive the highest marks for clarity and attention to detail.

Commercial Testing Services

Retlif is a Designated Conformity Assessment Body under the European EMC and R&TTE Directives. Our combination of staff, equipment, facilities, accreditations and approvals results in unmatched Commercial and International EMC testing services.

ESD

At Retlif, Electrostatic Discharge(ESD) testing is performed with signature efficiency and professionalism, as are all forms of emissions and immunity testing, transmitter testing, site surveys, power line simulation and transient testing.

Our Commitment to You

Retlif is a guiding force in virtually every industry standards writing committee and related trade association. This long-term commitment to the type and level of industry involvement mirrors our commitment to our customers:

…to provide the most timely, useful information and assistance by designing meaningful testing programs which result in worldwide data acceptance.