MPE has launched pre-compliance EMC testing for the military vehicle market, which can be either in-house or on-site as required. The company specialises in design and manufacture of EMC filters and capacitors for fighting vehicles, ships, submarines, weapon systems, military shelters, power supplies, radar and communications facilities worldwide. The diagnostic, pre-compliance EMC test service will define the most cost-effective choice of EMI suppression to meet stringent military EMC standards such as DEF STAN 59-411 and MIL-STD 461, before major compliance costs are incurred. The evaluation service includes baseline noise measurements, comparison to specifications and identification of local areas and causes of non-compliance. Pre-compliance testing allows changes to be made during the design phase based upon real-world test results. The earlier that product deficiencies are identified during the development process, the easier, less expensive and less time-consuming it is to rectify problems, reasons the company. Rework or even redesign at the point of production usually comes at a high cost. Sources of radiated or conducted noise can be located and individual pieces of vehicle equipment can be tackled, even down to bench level, to define the appropriate screening or filtration solution. The company's engineering department also provides a prototyping service.
