EMI and EMC Compliance Testing
From our beginnings in FCC and VDE testing, Compatible Electronics has evolved into one of the largest and most experienced compliance testing companies in California — with 10 Open Area Test Sites (OATS) and 7 Semi-Anechoic Facilities, all ISO/IEC 17025 accredited under NVLAP Lab Code 200527-0.
NVLAP Lab Code 200527-010 OATS & 7 SAFsISO/IEC 17025:2017ILAC-MRA RecognizedShort Notice Scheduling
About Our EMI/EMC Testing Capabilities
All open field sites (OATS) are in low ambient areas, which is ideal for radiated emissions testing. With 10 OATS and 7 Semi-Anechoic Facilities, we can accommodate on very short notice — typically within a few days. With so many facilities across Southern California, chances are one is close to you. We welcome customers to witness the EMC testing of their products.
All EMC testing laboratories comply with domestic and international standards. Compatible Electronics is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited company. See our full scope of accreditation and ILAC-MRA recognition.
EMC-EMI Testing Services
By Standard (Methods)
Key EMC Standards
By Product Family
Product Family Standards
Specialty EMC Testing Services
Avionics & Wireless
Aerospace & Wireless
International EMC Certifications
One test session can satisfy multiple markets simultaneously through data reuse. See our international compliance testing overview for multi-market program guidance.
Major Markets
Primary Certification Markets
Additional Markets
Additional Certification Markets
Pre-Compliance & Consulting
Before formal testing, pre-compliance EMC testing using the same NVLAP accredited equipment identifies failures early. Read our guide on pre-compliance vs. full compliance testing.
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Engineering-use emissions pre-scans and immunity assessments in NVLAP accredited CISPR chambers. Near-field probing for root cause identification.
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Schematic and PCB layout review to identify compliance risk before fabrication. Reduces first-attempt failure probability.
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Engineer-led EMI debugging for products that have failed testing — near-field probing, source identification, and fix verification.
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Root causes and prevention strategies for the most common radiated, conducted, and immunity test failures.
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What drives pricing and how to budget for your compliance program — detailed cost driver breakdown and typical cost ranges.
Aerospace EMC Testing — RTCA DO-160
In addition to commercial and industrial EMC testing, Compatible Electronics provides RTCA DO-160 aerospace EMC pre-compliance testing for airborne electronic equipment. As one of the most experienced testing and consulting companies in California, we are an ideal choice for all your aerospace EMC needs.
✈ RTCA DO-160 Pre-Compliance Testing: We swiftly identify hardware, software, and systems EMC concerns for aerospace equipment, resolve root causes during the same test period, and verify fixes before advancing to formal DO-160 compliance testing. Our customers frequently save at least one full product design iteration. Learn more about our RTCA DO-160 avionics testing services →
DO-160 EMC Coverage
- Section 20 — RF Susceptibility (Radiated & Conducted) — 100 kHz to 18 GHz; closely related to our radiated immunity testing and conducted immunity testing
- Section 21 — RF Emissions (Conducted & Radiated) — limit lines protect aircraft navigation and communication systems; related to our radiated emissions and conducted emissions services
- Section 25 — Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) — contact and air discharge; related to our ESD immunity testing
- Section 18/19 — Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility and Induced Signal Susceptibility
- Sections 15, 16, 17 — Magnetic Effect, Power Input, Voltage Spike
- Section 22 — Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility
Aerospace Expertise
Why Compatible Electronics for Aerospace
- Rapid issue identification — hardware, software, and systems EMC concerns resolved in-session
- Root cause analysis using our complete EMC troubleshooting toolset — near-field probes, spectrum analyzers, current probes
- In-session fix verification — component kits on hand to develop and verify solutions immediately
- Specialty in making EMC and high-speed interfaces work together — a critical challenge in modern avionics
- Personalized EMC test plan for your DO-160 equipment category and aircraft installation class
- Short notice scheduling — typically less than five days; three Southern California locations
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Design Review & Shielding / Grounding Analysis
EMC issues with airborne components are affected by shielding, filtering, grounding, and bonding. Our EMC design review and EMC design consulting services address PCB-level noise sources and victim circuits before fabrication.
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Formal DO-160 Compliance Testing
After pre-compliance, our aerospace clients confidently advance to the formal compliance test phase with margin data in hand. Same lab, same engineers — full product history context carries across both phases. Full details on our RTCA DO-160 testing service →
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Compatible Electronics for a detailed quote — standard 2–4 week scheduling at three Southern California locations.
Brea: 714‑579‑0500 · Newbury Park: 805‑480‑4044
www.celectronics.com
