EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026
(Main)Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for equipment in residential locations
General Information
- Abstract
IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is applicable only if no relevant dedicated product or product family EMC emission standard has been published. This part of IEC 61000 for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at residential (see 3.1.21) locations. This part of IEC 61000 also applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at other locations that do not fall within the scope of IEC 61000-6-8 or IEC 61000-6-4. The intention is that all equipment used in the residential, commercial and light-industrial locations are covered by IEC 61000-6-3 or IEC 61000-6-8. If there is any doubt the requirements in IEC 61000-6-3 apply. Equipment that has a radio function (3.1.20) are included in the scope of this document. However, the emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the intentional transmissions from these radio transmitters, their harmonics and their out of band emissions. Not all disturbance phenomena have been included for testing purposes but only those considered relevant for the equipment intended to operate within the locations included within this document. The objectives of this document are: - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection of radio reception in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz; - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection against conducted and radiated electromagnetic disturbances emitted by equipment in the scope of this document; - to support the reproducibility of measurement and the repeatability of results. NOTE 1 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels specified in this document will not offer adequate protection; for example, where a sensitive receiver is used in close proximity to an equipment. In these instances, special mitigation measures can be employed. NOTE 2 Disturbances generated in fault conditions of equipment are not covered by this document. NOTE 3 The requirements in this document are more stringent or equivalent to the requirements specified in IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 61000-6-8. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) the addition of magnetic field emission requirements, including the measurement of WPT function; b) the extension of low-voltage AC mains power requirements to cover the range 9 kHz to 150 kHz; c) products with a radio function have been added to the scope; d) limits in a FAR for rack mounted equipment have been added.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 28-May-2026
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 210 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC CISPR/H - IEC_SC_CISPR/H
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 29-May-2026
- Due Date
- 03-Jul-2023
- Completion Date
- 29-May-2026
Overview
EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is an internationally recognized emission standard published by CLC, specifying the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for electrical and electronic equipment intended for use in residential locations. This generic EMC standard addresses radiated and conducted emissions in residential, commercial, and light-industrial environments, ensuring adequate protection of radio reception across the frequency spectrum from 9 kHz to 400 GHz.
The standard is applicable when there is no dedicated EMC emission standard available for a particular product or product family. It also provides updated testing and emission criteria for devices with wireless power transfer (WPT) functions and plasma screens, as well as revised measurement techniques and limits for magnetic field emissions below 30 MHz.
Key Topics
- Emission Control in Residential Environments: The standard defines strict emission limits to minimize radio-frequency disturbances caused by equipment installed in households, commercial premises, and similar locations.
- Magnetic Field Emission Requirements: Enhanced requirements and test methods for radiated magnetic field emissions, specifically targeting equipment with WPT and plasma displays, are now included for frequencies below 30 MHz.
- Applicability to Equipment with Radio Functions: Devices with radio functions are within scope, but the standard’s emission limits do not extend to intentional RF transmitter emissions.
- Repeatable and Reproducible Results: The testing procedures are designed to ensure measurement consistency and facilitate reliable verification of compliance.
- Latest Revisions: The 2026 edition introduces:
- Expanded coverage of low-voltage AC mains (9 kHz to 150 kHz)
- Additional limits for equipment rack-mounted in full anechoic rooms
- Consideration for power consumption in determining emission limits
Applications
EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is essential for:
- Product Designers and Manufacturers: Ensuring devices such as household appliances, audio-visual equipment, IT equipment, and LED luminaires meet electromagnetic emissions compliance for market access in residential and similar environments.
- Testing Laboratories: Applying the prescribed test setups, measurement distances (typically 3 m or 10 m), and use of magnetic loop antennas to accurately assess emissions below 30 MHz.
- Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) Equipment: Providing clear guidelines for emission testing on WPT-enabled devices such as charging pads, induction cookers, and consumer electronics using wireless charging.
- Plasma Display Screens: Addressing specific emission characteristics and limits for plasma display equipment, which has been identified as a potential EMC threat in domestic settings.
- Large and Complex Equipment: Informative annexes offer further guidance for equipment exceeding certain physical dimensions or with unique functional characteristics that may lead to higher EMC emissions.
Related Standards
For comprehensive EMC compliance, consider these related standards:
- IEC 61000-6-4: Focuses on emission standards for industrial environments, complementing EN IEC 61000-6-3 by addressing different installation contexts.
- IEC 61000-6-8: Targets equipment used in commercial and light industrial environments, providing alternative or supplementary requirements.
- CISPR 11 (EN 55011): Specifies limits and measurement methods for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment.
- CISPR 14-1: Standard for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus emissions.
- CISPR 16 Series: Details the instrumentation and measurement methods used in EMC emission testing.
Practical Value
Implementing EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 ensures manufacturers and suppliers:
- Meet market entry requirements by demonstrating EMC compliance
- Reduce risks of harmful interference with radio services in residential environments
- Stay aligned with the latest EMC testing techniques, especially for advanced technologies such as wireless charging
- Support consumer confidence and regulatory acceptance by ensuring robust electromagnetic compatibility
By complying with this standard, organizations help maintain the electromagnetic environment necessary for interference-free operation of modern electronic devices in homes and similar environments.
Relations
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- 05-Oct-2021
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- 05-May-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for equipment in residential locations". This standard covers: IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is applicable only if no relevant dedicated product or product family EMC emission standard has been published. This part of IEC 61000 for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at residential (see 3.1.21) locations. This part of IEC 61000 also applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at other locations that do not fall within the scope of IEC 61000-6-8 or IEC 61000-6-4. The intention is that all equipment used in the residential, commercial and light-industrial locations are covered by IEC 61000-6-3 or IEC 61000-6-8. If there is any doubt the requirements in IEC 61000-6-3 apply. Equipment that has a radio function (3.1.20) are included in the scope of this document. However, the emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the intentional transmissions from these radio transmitters, their harmonics and their out of band emissions. Not all disturbance phenomena have been included for testing purposes but only those considered relevant for the equipment intended to operate within the locations included within this document. The objectives of this document are: - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection of radio reception in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz; - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection against conducted and radiated electromagnetic disturbances emitted by equipment in the scope of this document; - to support the reproducibility of measurement and the repeatability of results. NOTE 1 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels specified in this document will not offer adequate protection; for example, where a sensitive receiver is used in close proximity to an equipment. In these instances, special mitigation measures can be employed. NOTE 2 Disturbances generated in fault conditions of equipment are not covered by this document. NOTE 3 The requirements in this document are more stringent or equivalent to the requirements specified in IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 61000-6-8. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) the addition of magnetic field emission requirements, including the measurement of WPT function; b) the extension of low-voltage AC mains power requirements to cover the range 9 kHz to 150 kHz; c) products with a radio function have been added to the scope; d) limits in a FAR for rack mounted equipment have been added.
IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is applicable only if no relevant dedicated product or product family EMC emission standard has been published. This part of IEC 61000 for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at residential (see 3.1.21) locations. This part of IEC 61000 also applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at other locations that do not fall within the scope of IEC 61000-6-8 or IEC 61000-6-4. The intention is that all equipment used in the residential, commercial and light-industrial locations are covered by IEC 61000-6-3 or IEC 61000-6-8. If there is any doubt the requirements in IEC 61000-6-3 apply. Equipment that has a radio function (3.1.20) are included in the scope of this document. However, the emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the intentional transmissions from these radio transmitters, their harmonics and their out of band emissions. Not all disturbance phenomena have been included for testing purposes but only those considered relevant for the equipment intended to operate within the locations included within this document. The objectives of this document are: - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection of radio reception in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz; - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection against conducted and radiated electromagnetic disturbances emitted by equipment in the scope of this document; - to support the reproducibility of measurement and the repeatability of results. NOTE 1 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels specified in this document will not offer adequate protection; for example, where a sensitive receiver is used in close proximity to an equipment. In these instances, special mitigation measures can be employed. NOTE 2 Disturbances generated in fault conditions of equipment are not covered by this document. NOTE 3 The requirements in this document are more stringent or equivalent to the requirements specified in IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 61000-6-8. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) the addition of magnetic field emission requirements, including the measurement of WPT function; b) the extension of low-voltage AC mains power requirements to cover the range 9 kHz to 150 kHz; c) products with a radio function have been added to the scope; d) limits in a FAR for rack mounted equipment have been added.
EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.100.10 - Emission. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 61000-6-3:2021, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A2:2024, EN 55016-1-1:2010/A2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013, EN 61000-3-3:2013/A2:2021, EN 55016-1-1:2010, EN 55016-1-6:2015/A2:2022, EN 61000-3-12:2011, EN IEC 55014-1:2021, EN IEC 61000-4-20:2022, EN 55016-1-5:2015/A1:2017, EN 55016-2-3:2017/A1:2019, EN 55016-2-1:2014, EN 61000-3-12:2011/A1:2024, EN 55016-1-6:2015/A1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN IEC 61000-6-3:2021
Elektromagnetna združljivost (EMC) - 6-3. del: Osnovni standardi - Standard
oddajanja motenj za opremo v stanovanjskih okoljih
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard
for equipment in residential locations
Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV) – Teil 6-3: Fachgrundnormen –
Störaussendung von Geräten in Wohnbereichen
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Partie 6-3: Normes génériques - Norme sur
l'émission relative aux appareils utilisés dans les environnements résidentiels
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 61000-6-3:2026
ICS:
33.100.10 Emisija Emission
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 61000-6-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2026
ICS 33.100.10
English Version
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-3: Generic
standards - Emission standard for equipment in residential
locations
(IEC 61000-6-3:2026)
Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) - Partie 6-3: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV) - Teil 6-3:
Normes génériques - Norme sur l'émission relative aux Fachgrundnormen - Störaussendung von Geräten in
appareils utilisés dans les environnements résidentiels Wohnbereichen
(IEC 61000-6-3:2026) (IEC 61000-6-3:2026)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2026-05-12. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
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European foreword
The text of document CIS/H/547/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 61000-6-3, prepared by SC CISPR/H
"Limits for the protection of radio services" of IEC/TC CISPR "International special committee on radio
interference" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 61000-6-3:2026 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61000-2-2:2002 NOTE Approved as EN 61000-2-2:2002 (not modified)
IEC 61000-6-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61000-6-1
IEC 61000-6-2:2016 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 (not modified)
IEC 61000-6-4 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61000-6-4
IEC 61000-6-8 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61000-6-8
IEC 61158-1:2023 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61158-1:2023 (not modified)
IEC 61800-3:2022 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61800-3:2023 (not modified)
IEC 62040-2:2016 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62040-2:2018 (not modified)
CISPR 11:2024 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 55011:2025 (not modified)
CISPR 14-2 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 55014-2
CISPR 15:2018 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 55015:2019 (not modified) +A11:2020
CISPR Approved as EN IEC 55015:2019/FprA1:2024 (not modified) to be
NOTE
15:2018/AMD1:2024 published
CISPR 16 (series) NOTE Approved as EN 55016-4-2:2011/A2 (series)
CISPR 35 NOTE Approved as EN 55035
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61000-3-2 2018 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part EN IEC 61000-3-2 2019
3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current
emissions (equipment input current -16 A
per phase)
+ A1 2020 + A1 2021
+ AMD2 2024 + A2 2024
IEC 61000-3-3 2013 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part EN 61000-3-3 2013
3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes,
voltage fluctuations and flicker in public
low-voltage supply systems, for equipment
with rated current -16 A per phase and not
subject to conditional connection
+ A1 2017 + A1 2019
+ A2 2021 + A2 2021
IEC 61000-3-11 2017 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part EN IEC 61000-3-11 2019
3-11: Limits - Limitation of voltage
changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in
public low-voltage supply systems -
Equipment with rated current - 75 A and
subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-3-12 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part EN 61000-3-12 2011
3-12: Limits - Limits for harmonic currents
produced by equipment connected to
public low-voltage systems with input
current >16 A and -75 A per phase
+ A1 2021 + A1 2024
IEC 61000-4-20 2022 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part EN IEC 61000-4-20 2022
4-20: Testing and measurement
techniques - Emission and immunity
testing in transverse electromagnetic
(TEM) waveguides
CISPR 14-1 2020 Electromagnetic compatibility - EN IEC 55014-1 2021
Requirements for household appliances,
electric tools and similar apparatus - Part
1: Emission
CISPR 16-1-1 2019 Specification for radio disturbance and EN IEC 55016-1-1 2019
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus -
Measuring apparatus
CISPR 16-1-1 2010 Specification for radio disturbance and - -
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus -
Measuring apparatus
+ A1 2010 - -
+ A2 2014 - -
CISPR 16-1-2 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-2 2014
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - Coupling
devices for conducted disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2017 + A1 2018
CISPR 16-1-4 2019 Specification for radio disturbance and EN IEC 55016-1-4 2019
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - Antennas
and test sites for radiated disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2020 + A1 2020
+ AMD2 2023 + A2 2023
CISPR 16-1-5 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-5 2015
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-5: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - Antenna
calibration sites and reference test sites for
5 MHz to 18 GHz
+ A1 2016 + A1 2017
CISPR 16-1-6 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-1-6 2015
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-6: Radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus - EMC
antenna calibration
+ A1 2017 + A1 2017
+ AMD2 2022 + A2 2022
CISPR 16-2-1 2014 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-2-1 2014
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-1: Methods of
measurement of disturbances and
immunity - Conducted disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2017 + A1 2017
CISPR 16-2-3 2016 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-2-3 2017
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-3: Methods of
measurement of disturbances and
immunity - Radiated disturbance
measurements
+ A1 2019 + A1 2019
+ AMD2 2023 + A2 2023
CISPR 16-4-2 2011 Specification for radio disturbance and EN 55016-4-2 2011
immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 4-2: Uncertainties, statistics
and limit modelling - Measurement
instrumentation uncertainty
+ A1 2014 + A1 2014
+ A2 2018 + A2 2018
CISPR 32 2015 Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia - -
equipment - Emission requirements
+ A1 2019 + A1 2020
IEC 61000-6-3 ®
Edition 4.0 2026-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RADIO INTERFERENCE
HORIZONTAL PUBLICATION
GENERIC EMC STANDARD
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -
Part 6-3: Generic standards - Emission standard for equipment in residential
locations
ICS 33.100.10 ISBN 978-2-8327-1165-1
IEC 61000-6-3:2026-04 (en)
IEC 61000-6-3:2026 © IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms . 10
3.1 Terms and definitions. 10
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 14
4 Classification of equipment . 16
5 Measurements and conditions during testing . 16
6 Documentation for the user. 17
7 Applicability . 17
8 Requirements . 18
9 Measurement uncertainty . 18
10 Compliance with this document . 18
11 Emission test details . 18
11.1 General . 18
11.2 Setting test frequency ranges . 24
11.3 Additional requirements for devices with a radio function . 25
Annex A (informative) Classification of equipment and mapping to the immunity
standards . 27
Annex B (normative) Testing of DC powered systems . 28
Annex C (informative) Rationale for alternative requirements at the DC power port . 30
C.1 General . 30
C.2 Necessity of alternative test methods in generic standards . 30
C.3 Limit justification in table clause 5.2 . 30
C.3.1 Proportional relation approach . 30
C.3.2 Current-to-voltage conversion approach . 31
C.3.3 Setting the final limit . 32
Annex D (informative) Alternative average detectors . 33
D.1 General . 33
D.2 Changes implemented in CISPR 16-1-1:2019 . 33
D.3 Conclusion . 34
Annex E (informative) Background information on the normative limits in the frequency
range 9 kHz to 150 kHz . 35
E.1 Derivation of the normative limits . 35
E.2 Radio protection analysis . 37
E.2.1 General . 37
E.2.2 Radio protection analysis for common mode disturbance injections . 37
E.2.3 Radio protection analysis for differential mode disturbance injections . 44
Annex F (informative) Spectral density of non-intentional emissions (NIE) in the
frequency range 9 kHz to 150 kHz . 51
F.1 Introduction of Integral Voltage Levels (IVL) for the limitation of the spectral
density of NIE . 51
F.2 Recommended maximum IVL for NIE . 52
F.3 Rationale for the recommendation of additional limitations on the spectral
density of non-intentional emissions . 52
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F.3.1 Rationale . 52
F.3.2 Relationship between MCE performances and Integral Voltage Levels . 53
Annex G (informative) Rationale for radiated magnetic field emissions requirements . 58
Annex H (informative) Possible limits for radiated magnetic field emissions for EUT
with the potential to produce disturbing electromagnetic fields . 59
Annex I (informative) The conversion factor for magnetic emissions limits below
30 MHz . 61
I.1 General . 61
I.2 Considerations . 63
I.3 Summary . 66
Annex J (informative) Magnetic field emission limit correction based upon power . 68
J.1 General . 68
J.2 Limits . 68
Bibliography . 69
Figure 1 – Example of ports . 12
Figure 2 – Basic WPT configuration . 14
Figure 3 – Illustration of F and F . 26
TX X
Figure 4 – Excluded band . 26
Figure C.1 – Equivalent circuit of test set up for measurement of disturbance voltages . 31
Figure D.1 – Typical filter responses . 33
Figure E.1 – Example of a V-AMN . 36
Figure E.2 – Worst case common mode radiator for residential locations . 37
Figure E.3 – Simulation results for the coupling factor for both field types . 39
Figure E.4 – Worst case disturbance field strength at 10 m distance . 40
Figure E.5 – Proposed field strengths limits compared to protection needs of radio
applications . 44
Figure E.6 – Worst-case differential mode radiator for residential locations . 45
Figure E.7 – Simulation results for the coupling factor for differently sized loops . 46
Figure E.8 – Properties of a V-AMN . 47
Figure E.9 – Proposed field strengths limits compared to protection needs of radio
applications . 50
Figure F.1 – Example of a multi-carrier MCE spectrum . 53
Figure F.2 – Laboratory test setup for the evaluation of the relationship between MCE
performances and Integral Voltage Levels . 54
Figure F.3 – Example of broadband noise produced by the NIE source used in the test . 55
Figure F.4 – Spectral noise from device A, lower disturbing effect . 56
Figure F.5 – Spectral noise from device B, higher disturbing effect . 56
Figure I.1 – Example measurement of a real EUT at measurement distances (d) of 3 m
and 10 m . 62
Figure I.2 – Qualitative magnetic field lines in xz-plane of a horizontal loop and vertical
dipole over infinite perfectly conducting ground. 62
Figure I.3 – The six fundamental field source configurations . 63
Figure I.4 – Absolute field strengths generated by 60 cm loops in all orientations at
different distances . 64
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Figure I.5 – Absolute field strengths generated by 80 cm dipoles in all orientations at
different distances . 64
Figure I.6 – Conversion factors for dominant coupling . 65
Figure I.7 – Derivation of the final conversion factor using dominant coupling for EUTs
described in I.1 . 66
Figure I.8 – Conversion factor from a distance of 3 m to 10 m, in the frequency
range 150 kHz to 30 MHz (CF ) . 67
3 m to 10 m
Table 1 – Test arrangements of EUT . 17
Table 2 – Requirements for radiated electric field emissions, enclosure port . 20
Table 3 – Requirements for radiated magnetic field emissions, enclosure port . 21
Table 4 – Requirements for conducted emissions, low-voltage AC mains port . 22
Table 5 – Requirements for conducted emissions, DC power port . 23
Table 6 – Requirements for conducted emissions, other wired ports . 24
Table 7 – Required highest frequency for radiated electric field emission
measurements for EUT containing at least one active radio transmitter that is
transmitting . 25
Table 8 – Required highest frequency for radiated electric field emission
measurements for EUT not containing at least one active radio transmitter that is
transmitting . 25
Table A.1 – Examples of emission and immunity requirements against product type
and intended use . 27
Table B.1 – Conducted emission requirements of DC powered equipment . 28
Table B.2 – Conditional requirements for the start frequency of test at DC power ports
for tests defined in table clause B1.4 to B1.7 . 29
Table C.1 – DC power port, terminal disturbance voltage limits for class B GCPCs,
measured on a test site, proportion relation approach . 31
Table C.2 – DC power port, terminal disturbance voltage limits for class B GCPCs,
measured on a test site, current-to-voltage conversion approach . 32
Table D.1 – Updated tolerances . 33
Table E.1 – Simulation results for the coupling factor for both field types . 38
Table E.2 – Worst case disturbance field strength at 10 m distance . 40
Table E.3 – Probability factors and respective rationales . 41
Table E.4 – Calculations of the required field strength limit . 43
Table E.5 – Calculations of the required field strength limit . 46
Table E.6 – Conversion from voltage limit to current limit for injection . 47
Table E.7 – Disturbance field strength calculation for 20 cm and 50 cm loops . 48
Table E.8 – Disturbance field strength calculation for 100 cm loop . 49
Table F.1 – Recommended maximum Integral Voltage Levels . 52
Table F.2 – Recommended maximum Integral Voltage Levels for equipment covered by
a
footnote to Table 4 . 52
Table F.3 – Correlation between MCE’s noise assessment and Integral Voltage Levels
computed in the MCE’s operating frequency ranges . 55
Table F.4 – Correlation between IVLs and MCE communication performance . 56
Table H.1 – Proposed limits for radiated magnetic field emissions, enclosure port . 60
Table I.1 – Conversion factor from a distance of 3 m to 10 m in the frequency range
150 kHz to 30 MHz (CF ) . 67
3 m to 10 m
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Table J.1 – Proposed reduction to the limits . 68
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -
Part 6-3: Generic standards -
Emission standard for equipment in residential locations
FOREWORD
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IEC 61000-6-3 has been prepared by CISPR subcommittee H: Limits for the protection of radio
services. It is an International Standard.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the addition of magnetic field emission requirements, including the measurement of WPT
function;
b) the extension of low-voltage AC mains power requirements to cover the range 9 kHz to
150 kHz;
c) products with a radio function have been added to the scope;
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d) limits in a FAR for rack mounted equipment have been added.
The text of this document is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
CIS/H/547/FDIS CIS/H/557/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this document can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and
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A list of all parts in the IEC 61000 series, published under the general title Electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), can be found on the IEC website.
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stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 61000 is published in separate parts according to the following structure:
Part 1: General
General considerations (introduction, fundamental principles)
Definitions, terminology
Part 2: Environment
Description of the environment
Classification of the environment
Compatibility levels
Part 3: Limits
Emission limits
Immunity limits (insofar as they do not fall under the responsibility of the product
committees)
Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques
Measurement techniques
Testing techniques
Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines
Installation guidelines
Mitigation methods and devices
Part 6: Generic standards
Part 9: Miscellaneous
Each part is further subdivided into several parts published either as International Standards,
technical reports or technical specifications. These are published as sections. Others will be
published with the part number followed by a dash and a second number identifying the
subdivision (example: IEC 61000-6-1).
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1 Scope
This generic EMC emission standard is applicable only if no relevant dedicated product or
product family EMC emission standard has been published.
This part of IEC 61000 for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic equipment
intended for use at residential (see 3.1.21) locations. This part of IEC 61000 also applies to
electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at other locations that do not fall within the
scope of IEC 61000-6-8 or IEC 61000-6-4.
The intention is that all equipment used in the residential, commercial and light-industrial
locations are covered by IEC 61000-6-3 or IEC 61000-6-8. If there is any doubt the
requirements in IEC 61000-6-3 apply.
Equipment that have a radio function (3.1.20) are included in the scope of this document.
However, the emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the
intentional transmissions from these radio transmitters, their harmonics and their out of band
emissions.
Not all disturbance phenomena have been included for testing purposes but only those
considered relevant for the equipment intended to operate within the locations included within
this document.
The objectives of this document are:
a) to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection of radio reception in
the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz;
b) to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection against conducted
and radiated electromagnetic disturbances emitted by equipment in the scope of this
document;
c) to support the reproducibility of measurement and the repeatability of results.
NOTE 1 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels specified in this document will not offer adequate
protection; for example, where a sensitive receiver is used in close proximity to an equipment. In these instances,
special mitigation measures can be employed.
NOTE 2 Disturbances generated in fault conditions of equipment are not covered by this document.
NOTE 3 The requirements in this document are more stringent or equivalent to the requirements specified in
IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 61000-6-8.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61000-3-2:2018, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for
harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020
IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD2:2024
IEC 61000-3-3:2013, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for
equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-3-3:2013/AMD1:2017
IEC 61000-3-3:2013/AMD2:2021
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IEC 61000-3-11:2017, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-11: Limits - Limitation of
voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems -
Equipment with rated current ≤ 75 A and subject to conditional connection
IEC 61000-3-12:2011, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-12: Limits - Limits for
harmonic currents produced by equipment connected to public low-voltage systems with input
current > 16 A and ≤ 75 A per phase
IEC 61000-3-12:2011/AMD1:2021
IEC 61000-4-20:2022, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-20: Testing and
measurement techniques - Emission and immunity testing in transverse electromagnetic (TEM)
waveguides
CISPR 14-1:2020, Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances,
electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission
CISPR 16-1-1:2019, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Measuring
apparatus
CISPR 16-1-1:2010, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Measuring
apparatus
CISPR 16-1-1:2010/AMD1:2010
CISPR 16-1-1:2010/AMD2:2014
CISPR 16-1-2:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-2: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Coupling devices
for conducted disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-2:2014/AMD1:2017
CISPR 16-1-4:2019, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-4: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Antennas and test
sites for radiated disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD1:2020
CISPR 16-1-4:2019/AMD2:2023
CISPR 16-1-5:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-5: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - Antenna calibration
sites and reference test sites for 5 MHz to 18 GHz
CISPR 16-1-5:2014/AMD1:2016
CISPR 16-1-6:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 1-6: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus - EMC antenna
calibration
CISPR 16-1-6:2014/AMD1:2017
CISPR 16-1-6:2014/AMD2:2022
CISPR 16-2-1:2014, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-1: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Conducted
disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-2-1:2014/AMD1:2017
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This version has been superseded.
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CISPR 16-2-3:2016, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 2-3: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity - Radiated
disturbance measurements
CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD1:2019
CISPR 16-2-3:2016/AMD2:2023
CISPR 16-4-2:2011, Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and
methods - Part 4-2: Uncertainties, statistics and limit modelling - Measurement instrumentation
uncertainty
CISPR 16-4-2:2011/AMD1:2014
CISPR 16-4-2:2011/AMD2:2018
CISPR 32:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility of multimedia equipment - Emission
requirements
CISPR 32:2015/AMD1:2019
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviated terms
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
adjustable speed electric power drive function
power drive system function that provides adjustable speed AC or DC motor drives and can
convert input voltages (line-to-line) to other voltages
3.1.2
antenna port
port, other than a broadcast receiver tuner port (3.1.4), for connection of an antenna used for
intentional transmission, reception of radiated RF energy
3.1.3
associated equipment
AE
equipment needed to exercise, monitor or to exercise and monitor the operation of the EUT
Note 1 to entry: The AE can be either local (within the measurement or test area) or remote.
3.1.4
broadcast receiver tuner port
port intended for the reception of a modulated RF signal carrying terrestrial, satellite or cable
transmissions of audio broadcast, video broadcast and similar services
Note 1 to entry: This port can be connected to an antenna, a cable distribution system, a VCR or similar device.
3.1.5
DC distribution network
local supply network in the infrastructure of a site or building intended for use by one or more
different types of equipment and providing power independent of the public mains network
Note 1 to entry: Connection to a remote local battery is not regarded as a DC distribution network, if such a link
comprises only power supply for a single piece of equipment.
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3.1.6
DC power port
port used to connect to a low-voltage DC power generating system, energy storage or DC
distribution network to power the equipment
Note 1 to entry: See Annex B.
3.1.7
enclosure port
physical boundary of the equipment which electromagnetic fields can radiate through or impinge
on
3.1.8
highest internal frequency
F
x
highest fundamental frequency generated or used within the EUT, or the highest frequency at
which it operates, whichever is the greater
Note 1 to entry: This includes fundamental frequencies which are solely used within an integrated circuit.
Note 2 to entry: This excludes the frequencies generated or used intentionally by a radio function (3.1.20).
3.1.9
low-voltage
voltage having a value below a conventionally adopted limit
Note 1 to entry: For the distribution of AC electric power, the upper limit is generally accepted to be 1 000 V. For
the distribution of DC electric power, the upper limit is generally accepted to be 1 500 V.
3.1.10
low-voltage AC mains port
port used to connect to the low-voltage (3.1.9) AC mains supply network to power the equipment
Note 1 to entry: Equipment with a DC power port is considered low-voltage AC mains powered if it is powered from
an AC/DC power converter.
Note 2 to entry: The low-voltage AC mains supply could be public or non-public.
3.1.11
necessary bandwidth
for a given class of emission, the width of the frequency band which is just sufficient to ensure
the transmission of information at the rate and with the quality required under specified
conditions
[SOURCE: ITU Radio Regulations (2020), 1.152]
3.1.12
optical fibre port
port at which an optical fibre is connected to an equipment
3.1.13
out-of-band emission
emission on a frequency or frequencies immediately outside the necessary bandwidth which
results from the modulation process, but excluding spurious emissions
Note 1 to entry: In terms of this definition, “immediately outside” means “adjacent to”.
[SOURCE: ITU Radio Regulations (2020), 1.144, modified – Addition of Note 1 to entry.]
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3.1.14
plasma screen
display that uses small cells containing plasma, an ionized gas that responds to electric fields
to create light
3.1.15
port
physical interface of the specified equipment with the external electromagnetic environment
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1
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