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Definitions
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Ability of a device to function correctly in its electromagnetic environment
without introducing intolerable disturbances to this environment or to any
other equipment.
- Coupling
Interaction between circuits, transferring energy from one circuit to
another.
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic disturbance which manifests itself in performance
degradation, malfunction, or failure of electric or electronic equipment.
- Immunity
Capability of a device, equipment, or system to be unaffected by
electromagnetic disturbances.
- Sink (victim)
Electronic equipment which suffers from degradation, malfunction, or
failure of electric or electronic equipment.
- Susceptibility
The characteristic of electronic equipment to suffer an undesirable
response when exposed to electromagnetic energy.
