IEEE ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014
American National Standard Dictionary of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) including Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3)
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ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014 is an American National Standard dictionary for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) terminology, including electromagnetic environmental effects (E3). It helps engineers, test personnel, and procurement teams use the same technical language when discussing emissions, susceptibility, immunity, coupling, and related field-and-wave concepts. In EMC work, clear definitions matter because they support consistent interpretation of requirements, reports, and specifications across projects and organizations.
About ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014
This technical document serves as a reference for terms used in EMC practice and in the broader fields, waves, and electromagnetics context. ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014 is intended to reduce ambiguity in communication about electromagnetic compatibility and electromagnetic environmental effects, where similar words can have different meanings depending on the application. By defining terminology in one place, it supports more consistent documentation, testing discussions, and technical reviews for teams working with electromagnetic behavior and related compliance language.
Where is ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014 used?
This standard is commonly used in EMC test laboratories, engineering departments, and compliance documentation workflows where precise terminology is needed. It is relevant when writing test plans, interpreting measurement results, preparing procurement language, or reviewing electromagnetic interference concerns for electronic systems. Because it also addresses E3 terminology, it may be useful in programs involving fielded equipment, sensitive electronics, and environments where electromagnetic effects can influence performance or reliability.
Importance in practice
Using ANSI C63.14/D15, Aug 2014 helps reduce misunderstandings that can lead to inconsistent testing, unclear requirements, or incorrect reporting. In practice, a shared vocabulary supports better design control, smoother compliance work, and more reliable technical communication between suppliers, labs, and end users. For EMC and E3-related projects, that consistency can lower the risk of rework and help teams document electromagnetic behavior more accurately from early design through verification.
- EMC terminology reference
- Includes E3-related definitions
- Supports test and compliance language
- Useful for engineering documentation
- Promotes consistent technical communication
- Publication Date: 2014
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
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