Advanced EMC testing solutions for compliance and product reliability.
Products
AMETEK CTS is a global leader in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing solutions, providing industry-leading equipment and systems for emissions and immunity testing. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of advanced test instruments, amplifiers, and turnkey systems designed to ensure accurate, repeatable, and standards-compliant EMC measurements
Products & Services
AMETEK-CTS is a global leader in EMC compliance testing and RF power amplifiers. AMETEK has been designing and manufacturing precision instruments for more than 30 years. Under the brand names of EM Test, Teseq, IFI and Milmega the company produce a wide range of specialist solutions aligned to the individual needs of equipment manufacturers across a variety of industries.
These include:
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Consumer electronics
Household appliances
Medical devices
Renewable energy
From its design and manufacturing facilities in Switzerland, Germany, the United States and the UK, AMETEK CTS provides customers with innovative solutions to the complex requirements of EMC compliance standards.
Emission testing evaluates electromagnetic disturbances generated by electrical and electronic equipment to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize interference with surrounding systems.
ACS 500N6
DPA 500N
Netwave 7
Applicable Standards
While most standards emphasize immunity testing for safety reasons, controlling emissions is equally important to protect patients and prevent interference with other medical devices and equipment.
CISPR 11 – Conducted Emissions
CISPR 11 – Radiated Emissions
IEC 61000-3-2 – Harmonic Current Emissions
IEC 61000-3-3 – Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
Recommended Equipment
DPA 500N Power Analyzer
NetWave 7 Electronic Source
ACS 500N6 Electronic Source
Immunity Testing
Immunity testing evaluates a product’s ability to maintain normal performance when exposed to electromagnetic disturbances commonly encountered in real-world operating environments.
IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Dito
EAS 30
ESD NX30
NSG 435
NSG 438
Overview
This test evaluates a product’s ability to withstand electrostatic discharges that may occur during human contact or interaction with nearby objects, helping ensure reliable operation in everyday environments.
Recommended Equipment
Dito
ESD NX30
NSG 435
NSG 438
EAS 30 Grounding Resistor
IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient (EFT/Burst)
Compact NX5
NSG 3040A
CCI Capacitive Coupling Clamp
Overview
This test verifies equipment performance when subjected to fast transient disturbances typically generated by switching operations, relay contacts, and inductive loads.
Recommended Equipment
Compact NX5
NSG 3040A
CCI Capacitive Coupling Clamp
IEC 61000-4-5 Surge Immunity
Compact NX5
NSG 3040A
DCD 5 SR
NSG 117A
Overview
This test evaluates a product’s ability to withstand electrostatic discharges that may occur during human contact or interaction with nearby objects, helping ensure reliable operation in everyday environments.
Recommended Equipment
Compact NX5
NSG 3040A
DCD 5SR
NSG 117A
IEC 61000-4-6 Conducted RF Immunity
NSG 4070C
CDNs
EM Clamp
Overview
This test evaluates immunity to RF disturbances coupled onto cables and interconnects. It simulates electromagnetic energy picked up by connected wiring from nearby RF transmitters, ensuring stable performance in real installation environments.
Recommended Equipment
NSG 4070C
Coupling/Decoupling Networks (CDNs)
EM Clamp
IEC 61000-4-8 Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity
MFG 40-100
MFC 30
MFC 300
Variac NX
MFT 30
MFC 1000
Overview
This test evaluates immunity to magnetic fields generated by power distribution systems and high-current equipment. It ensures correct operation when equipment is exposed to 50/60 Hz magnetic environments commonly found in industrial and utility installations
Recommended Equipment
MFG 40-100 (Magnetic Field Generator)
MFC 300 (Multi-turn Antennas)
MFC 30
Variac NX / VAR 3005A-S16 (Motorized Variac)
MFT 30 (Current transformer up to 30 A/m)
MFC 1000 / MFC 1000.1 (Single-turn Antennas)
IEC 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Interruptions and Variations
Variac NX
VAR 3005A-S16
TVT 1-250-16
Overview
This test evaluates equipment behavior during short interruptions, voltage dips, and variations in AC supply. It simulates real-world power disturbances caused by faults, switching operations, or grid instability.
