EN 55032 (EMC Emissions)
EN 55032 is the European standard that specifies electromagnetic compatibility emission requirements for multimedia equipment, covering information technology, audio, video and broadcast receiver products. It limits both radiated and conducted emissions so that equipment does not cause harmful interference to other devices, and it superseded the earlier EN 55022 standard.
Key Takeaways
EN 55032 sets electromagnetic emission limits for multimedia and information technology equipment.
It covers both radiated emissions and conducted emissions on power and signal lines.
The standard superseded EN 55022 and aligns with the international CISPR 32 standard.
Meeting EN 55032 is part of demonstrating compliance with the European EMC Directive.
EN 55032 defines the emission side of electromagnetic compatibility for multimedia equipment, a category that includes computers, displays, networking hardware and audio video devices. It ensures that such equipment does not radiate or conduct interference that could disrupt nearby electronics.
The standard sets limits for radiated emissions measured through the air and for conducted emissions travelling along mains and signal cables. Products are tested in classes that reflect whether they are intended for residential or for commercial and industrial environments.
EN 55032 replaced the separate EN 55022 standard for information technology equipment and brings multimedia products under a single emission standard aligned with the international CISPR 32 publication.
Emission compliance to EN 55032, combined with immunity testing under EN 55035, supports the electromagnetic compatibility requirements that a product must satisfy to carry CE marking in the European Economic Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
The electromagnetic emissions of multimedia equipment, including both radiated and conducted emissions.
Yes. EN 55032 superseded EN 55022 and now covers multimedia equipment under a single emission standard.
EN 55032 is the European adoption of the international CISPR 32 standard and shares its technical requirements.
EN 55032 covers emissions while EN 55035 covers immunity; together they address electromagnetic compatibility for multimedia equipment.
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