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The acronym F (ElectroMagnetic Fields)
is used worldwide to express the issue of exposure of humans
to electromagnetic fields. In the neighborhood of electronic
products or electronic systems always electromagnetic fields
are present. Examples are the fields from wireless applications
like WiFi in the microwave frequency region (GHz) and 50-Hz
fields from domestic appliances.
EMF Consultancy and Assessment
There is a growing concern about the possible harmful
effects on human due to electromagnetic fields. Because
of this concern national and international regulatory agencies
have set up legal requirements for maximum human exposure
levels to electromagnetic fields. At this moment standardization
bodies in Europe (CENELEC) as well as worldwide (IEC) are
developing standards in this area. Several EMF standards
have been published already to which all electrical and
electronic products have to comply and EMF standards for
work environments are expected to be published soon.
The ElectroMagnetics Competence center of Philips Applied
Technologies is involved in various national and international
EMF standardization bodies bringing in its knowledge and
experience in analyzing and solving EMF problems in products
as well as in work environments.
A full range of EMF services is offered to help you to
comply your product or work environment with EMF requirements:
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architectural analysis;
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concept and design review;
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simulation of concepts (system/cabinet, board
and component level).
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measuring and/or simulating EMF exposure parameters;
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making compliance demonstration against international
(global and product) standards;
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analyzing and improving the design of the product
for EMF performance;
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trouble-shooting in case of acute problems;
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participation in product creation teams;
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transferring knowledge by courses, workshops
and training on the job.
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assessing working environment regarding EMF;
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measuring against legal EMF requirements (EC
EMF Directive for workers);
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performing root-cause analysis when exposure
limits are exceeded;
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proposing measures to reduce EMF exposure;
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giving operational instructions to comply with
EMF regulations;
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setting up an EMF safety program;
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giving workshops and presentations for (safety)
managers and operators.
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