CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023 is a supporting amendment to the specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods, with a focus on radiated disturbance measurements. It is relevant for teams that need to interpret, apply, or maintain EMC test practices in a controlled and documented way. Because it modifies the parent document CISPR 16-2-3:2016, it is most useful in engineering review, laboratory evaluation, and compliance workflows where up-to-date measurement guidance matters.

Purpose of CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023

The purpose of CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023 is to update the technical framework used for radiated disturbance measurements within the CISPR 16-2-3 series. In practical terms, it supports more consistent EMC test interpretation, documented evaluation, and technical validation when measuring emissions from electrical equipment and related systems. As an amendment, it should be used alongside the parent document to maintain alignment with the current measurement method and to support conformity assessment activities with greater operational consistency.

Compliance applications of CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023

This document is typically consulted by laboratories, test engineers, product compliance teams, and procurement specialists reviewing EMC document sets for radiated disturbance testing. It may be used during technical assessment of equipment under verification activities, especially where emission requirements and measurement methods must be referenced together. Organizations involved in regulatory preparation or quality workflows can use it to confirm that their test plans, reports, and engineering documentation remain aligned with the parent CISPR 16-2-3 framework.

Benefits of CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023

Using CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023 helps reduce ambiguity in EMC testing workflows by keeping the radiated disturbance measurement basis current. That can improve testing consistency, support risk management, and strengthen the evidence used in conformity assessment or product evaluation. For procurement and compliance teams, it also provides a clear technical reference for reviewing laboratory deliverables and validation records. In engineering settings, it supports safer and more reliable technical decisions when assessing electrical equipment for compliance readiness.

• Amendment linked to CISPR 16-2-3:2016, not a standalone technical specification
• Relevant to radiated disturbance measurement practices in EMC evaluation
• Useful for laboratories, compliance teams, and technical reviewers maintaining current test references
• Supports documented assessment, validation, and conformity assessment workflows