Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Labs

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is a crucial aspect of vehicle design, ensuring that electrical and electronic components operate reliably without interference. The EMC Labs at Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) is a center of excellence and International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is the state-of-the-art facilities that test automotive electronics, powertrains, communication systems, and safety-critical components for compliance with national and international EMC standards.

GARC – EMC Lab

The GARC EMC Testing Laboratory is a cutting-edge facility supporting automotive EMC compliance testing for vehicles and components.

Capabilities:

Full-Vehicle EMC Testing

• Tests passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and EVs for electromagnetic emissions and immunity.
• Complies with AIS-004, CISPR 12, and UN-ECE R10 standards.

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) & Component Testing

• Evaluates vehicle sensors, powertrain electronics, ADAS systems, and infotainment units.

Radiated & Conducted Emissions Testing

• Detects unwanted electromagnetic signals that may interfere with vehicle electronics.

Radiated & Conducted Immunity Testing

• Ensures electronics perform reliably in high EMI environments.

ESD & Electrical Transient Testing

• Protects critical vehicle electronics from electrostatic discharge and voltage surges.

EV-Specific EMC Testing

• Tests battery management systems (BMS), charging equipment, and power electronics for compliance with EV industry standards.

ICAT – EMC Lab

The ICAT EMC Testing Facility is one of the most advanced in India, offering comprehensive testing for electromagnetic emissions, immunity, and susceptibility in vehicles, components, and sub-systems.

Capabilities:

Full-Vehicle EMC Testing

• Tests electromagnetic emissions and immunity for entire vehicles.

Component-Level EMC Testing

• Evaluates ECUs, infotainment systems, sensors, and power electronics.

Radiated & Conducted Emissions Testing

• Measures RF emissions from electrical systems to prevent interference with other devices.

Radiated & Conducted Immunity Testing

• Ensures electronic components function correctly under external electromagnetic exposure.

ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Testing

• Tests automotive electronics against electrostatic shocks.

Transient & Surge Testing

• Evaluates circuit protection against voltage surges and electrical transients.