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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Safe and Reliable Lighting and Safety Products with Vignal Group

When using lighting and safety products such as taillights, work lights, audible alarms or beacons, we often are not aware of the strict standards and rigorous testing that ensure their safe and reliable operation. One of the key considerations in the lighting industry is Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), an essential aspect to ensure that these products function correctly without disrupting other electrical equipment and without being affected by its environment. In this article, we will explore what EMC is and how Vignal Group ensures compliance with EMC standards for its products.
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What is Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)?

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) refers to the ability of a device to operate satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without causing undesirable interference to other equipment and be protected against interference from other devices. In the context of lighting, this means that lighting products must be designed and manufactured in a way that avoids generating electromagnetic disturbances that could interfere with nearby electronic systems.
Various interactions can arise from radios/TVs, mobile phones, GPS navigation, surveillance radar, onboard electronics, generating electromagnetic waves at various frequencies. These waves, characterized by specific frequency domains, can interact with each other, thereby creating potentially sensitive situations in terms of electromagnetic compatibility.

How to Ensure EMC Compliance?

As a first-tier supplier, Vignal places great importance on EMC during the design and manufacturing of its lighting products, adhering to manufacturer specifications and complying with the United Nations' Harmonized Technical Regulations.

Here are some measures taken by the company to ensure EMC compliance:
Electromagnetic design - Testing and certifications

Electromagnetic Design

Right from the start of the design process, Vignal Group engineers integrate EMC constraints at every stage, based on rigorous design rules, accumulated experience and extensive testing.  

Testing and Certifications

Vignal Group conducts thorough tests to assess the electromagnetic performance of its products. These tests include measurements of electromagnetic radiation, susceptibility to external electromagnetic disturbances, and other crucial parameters. Products that pass these tests are certified compliant with current EMC standards. 

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R10 Approval – CISPR25

Manufacturer specifications refer to CISPR 25 standards ranging from 1 to 5 and ECE R10 standard. Our products are approved at a minimum of Class 3, ensuring compliance with ECE R10 legal standards: "Automotive vehicles and separate technical entities intended for installation on these vehicles are subject to this electromagnetic compatibility procedure."
Many of our products also meet Class 5 specifications, ensuring optimal operation without disruptive electromagnetic interference for the vehicle or the product.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) plays a crucial role in the lighting and in all automotive electronics.

Vignal Group is a major player committed to designing and manufacturing high-quality, safe, and reliable lighting and sound safety products in compliance with EMC standards.

By choosing Vignal Group's products, you benefit from cutting-edge technology that meets EMC requirements, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with other electronic components of the vehicle.
Our R&D laboratories
Our R&D laboratories