MIL-STD-461: EMI/EMC requirements for military equipment

MIL-STD-461 sets requirements for controlling electromagnetic interference characteristics of subsystems and equipment: conducted emissions (CE), conducted susceptibility (CS), radiated emissions (RE) and radiated susceptibility (RS).

What it covers

Choosing tests

Applicable requirements depend on platform (e.g. aircraft, ship, ground) and installation; the procurement specifies which apply and any tailoring.

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