SIST EN 60118-13:2011
Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
This part of IEC 60118 in principle covers all relevant EMC phenomena for hearing aids. EMC phenomena, such as RF emission and electrostatic discharge, are not currently known to be a significant problem in connection with hearing aids and are therefore not dealt with. Based on new knowledge, they could be considered in connection with future revisions or extensions of this standard. Hearing aid immunity to high frequency electromagnetic fields originating from digital wireless devices operating in the frequency ranges 0,8 GHz to 0,96 GHz and 1,4 GHz to 2,48 GHz is currently identified as the only relevant EMC phenomenon regarding hearing aids. Future editions of this part of IEC 60118 may add tests for other frequency bands, as they come into more common use. IEC 61000-4-3 is the basis for relevant EMC tests to be conducted on hearing aids. Measurement methods and acceptance levels are described in this part of IEC 60118. For the purpose of this part of IEC 60118, two immunity classes of hearing aids are defined (see 3.1) related to their use. "Bystander compatible" ensures that a hearing aid is usable in environments where digital wireless devices are in operation in the proximity of the hearing aid wearer. "User compatible" hearing aids ensures that a hearing aid is usable when the wearer is using a digital wireless device at the wearer’s own aided ear. Measurement methods for hearing aids with non-acoustic outputs and for hearing aids connected to other equipment by cables are not given in this standard.
Akustik - Hörgeräte - Teil 13: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV)
Electroacoustique - Appareils de correction auditive - Partie 13: Compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM)
La CEI 60118-13:2011 s'applique en principe à tous les phénomènes de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) concernant les appareils de correction auditive. L'immunité des appareils de correction auditive aux champs électromagnétiques de haute fréquence produits par les appareils numériques sans fil fonctionnant dans les plages de fréquences comprises entre 0,8 GHz et 0,96 GHz et entre 1,4 GHz et 2,48 GHz est actuellement identifiée comme le seul phénomène de CEM qui concerne les appareils de correction auditive. On pourra, dans les futures éditions de cette partie de la CEI 60118, ajouter des essais concernant d'autres bandes de fréquences qui deviennent de plus en plus d'usage courant. Les essais de CEM effectués sur les appareils de correction auditive sont fondés sur la CEI 61000-4-3. Les méthodes de mesure et les niveaux d'acceptation sont décrits dans la présente Norme. Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2004 et constitue une révision technique. Elle introduit un ensemble d'exigences concernant l'utilisation des appareils de correction auditive avec les téléphones mobiles.
Elektroakustika - Slušni pripomočki - 13. del: Elektromagnetna združljivost (EMC)
Ta del IEC 60118 načelno zajema vse pomembne pojave elektromagnetne združljivosti pri slušnih pripomočkih. Pojavi EMC, kot so radiofrekvenčne emisije in elektrostatična razelektritev, trenutno ne veljajo za pomemben problem v povezavi s slušnimi pripomočki in zato niso obravnavani. Na podlagi novega znanja bodo morda obravnavani v povezavi s prihodnjimi revizijami ali razširitvami tega standarda. Imunost slušnih pripomočkov na visokofrekvenčna elektromagnetna polja, ki izhajajo iz digitalnih brezžičnih naprav, delujočih v frekvenčnem razponu med 0,8 GHz in 0,96 GHz ter med 1,4 GHz in 2,48 GHz, je trenutno znana kot edini pomemben pojav EMC v zvezi s slušnimi pripomočki. V prihodnjih izdajah tega dela IEC 60118 bodo lahko dodani preskusi za druge frekvenčne pasove, ko bodo prišli v splošnejšo uporabo. IEC 61000-4-3 je osnova za ustrezne preskuse EMC, ki se opravljajo na slušnih pripomočkih. Metode merjenja in ravni sprejemljivosti so opisane v tem delu IEC 60118. Za namen tega dela IEC 60118 sta opredeljena dva razreda imunosti slušnih pripomočkov (glej 3.1), ki se nanašata na njihovo uporabo. »Združljivost prisotnosti« zagotavlja, da je slušni pripomoček uporaben v okoljih, kjer v bližini uporabnika slušnega pripomočka delujejo digitalne brezžične naprave. »Uporabniško združljivi« slušni pripomočki zagotavljajo, da je slušni pripomoček uporaben, ko uporabnik uporablja digitalno brezžično napravo v lastnem ušesu, v katerem je pripomoček. Ta standard ne navaja metod merjenja za slušne pripomočke z neakustičnimi izhodnimi signali in slušne pripomočke, ki so s kabli povezani z drugo opremo.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 60118-13:2011
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Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Akustik - Hörgeräte - Teil 13: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV)
Electroacoustique - Appareils de correction auditive - Partie 13: Compatibilité
électromagnétique (CEM)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60118-13:2011
ICS:
11.180.15 3ULSRPRþNL]DJOXKHRVHEHLQ Aids for deaf and hearing
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33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
SIST EN 60118-13:2011 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN 60118-13:2011
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60118-13
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 17.140.50; 33.100.20 Supersedes EN 60118-13:2005
English version
Electroacoustics -
Hearing aids -
Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
(IEC 60118-13:2011)
Electroacoustique - Akustik -
Appareils de correction auditive - Hörgeräte -
Partie 13: Compatibilité électromagnétique Teil 13: Elektromagnetische
(CEM) Verträglichkeit (EMV)
(CEI 60118-13:2011) (IEC 60118-13:2011)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-05-16. 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
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Foreword
The text of document 29/737/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60118-13, prepared by IEC TC 29,
Electroacoustics, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as
EN 60118-13 on 2011-05-16.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60118-13:2005.
EN 60118-13:2011 introduces a new set of requirements for use of hearing aids with mobile phones.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-02-16
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-05-16
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of
EC Directive MDD (93/42/EEC). See Annex ZZ.
Annexes ZA and ZZ have been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60118-13:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60118-4 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60118-4.
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60118-0 - Hearing aids - EN 60118-0 -
Part 0: Measurement of electroacoustical
characteristics
IEC 60118-2 - Hearing aids - EN 60118-2 -
Part 2: Hearing aids with automatic gain
control circuits
IEC 60118-7 - Electroacoustics - Hearing aids - EN 60118-7 -
Part 7: Measurement of the performance
characteristics of hearing aids for production,
supply and delivery quality assurance
purposes
IEC 60318-4 - Electroacoustics - Simulators of human head EN 60318-4 -
and ear -
Part 4: Occluded-ear simulator for the
measurement of earphones coupled to the ear
by means of ear inserts
IEC 60318-5 - Electroacoustics - Simulators of human head EN 60318-5 -
and ear -
Part 5: 2 cm³ coupler for the measurement of
hearing aids and earphones coupled to the
ear by means of ear inserts
IEC 61000-4-3 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-3 -
Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-20 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-4-20 -
Part 4-20: Testing and measurement
techniques - Emission and immunity testing in
transverse electromagnetic (TEM)
waveguides
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Annex ZZ
(informative)
Coverage of Essential Requirements of EC Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers only the
following essential requirements out of those given in Annex I of the EC Directive 93/42/EEC:
– ER 3, only for the aspect of electromagnetic compatibility for performance.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential
requirements of the Directive concerned.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling within
the scope of this standard.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Requirements for immunity . 9
5 Immunity test procedures . 10
6 Measurement uncertainty . 13
Annex A (informative) Background for establishing test methods, performance criteria
and test levels . 15
Bibliography . 20
Figure 1 – Example of a test arrangement for hearing aid immunity measurements
using a one-port TEM cell (asymmetric septum) . 11
Figure 2 – Examples of input-output response curves at 1 000 Hz and the
determination of gain at an input level of 55 dB . 12
Figure 3 – Positioning of hearing aid during RF exposure . 12
Figure 4 – Examples of determination of IRIL by electromagnetic immunity (EMI)
testing . 13
Figure A.1 – Ratio of 1:2 between field strength and interference level in dB . 16
Figure A.2 – Example of test arrangement for hearing aid immunity measurements
using dipole antenna . 18
Figure A.3 – Digital wireless devices antenna designs . 19
Table 1 – Field strengths of RF test signals to be used to establish immunity for
bystander compatible and user compatible hearing aids . 9
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ELECTROACOUSTICS –
HEARING AIDS –
Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60118-13 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 29:
Electroacoustics. It has the status of a product EMC standard in accordance with
IEC Guide 107, Electromagnetic compatibility – Guide to the drafting of electromagnetic
compatibility publications.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004 and constitutes a
technical revision. It introduces a new set of requirements for use of hearing aids with mobile
phones.
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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
29/737/FDIS 29/745/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this International Standard can be found in
the report on voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60118 series, under the general title: Electroacoustics – Hearing
aids, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
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INTRODUCTION
This standard introduces specifications for EMC requirements for hearing aids.
Hearing aids basically consist of a microphone, an amplifier, a induction pick-up coil and a
small earphone (receiver). For behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids the sound is often fed to the
ear canal by means of an individually made ear mould (ear insert). In the ear (ITE) hearing
aids have the active circuitry located in the auditory canal.
The power source normally used is a small battery. On some hearing aids, the user can
perform some adjustments of the controls of the hearing aid, which in some cases is by
means of a remote control.
The standard only deals with hearing aid immunity, as experience has shown that hearing
aids do not emit electromagnetic signals to an extent that can disturb other equipment. Other
EMC phenomena, such as RF emission and electrostatic discharge, are not currently known
to be a significant problem in connection with hearing aids. Based on new knowledge, they
could be considered in connection with future revisions or extensions of this standard.
Hearing aids containing RF transmitting equipment are covered by this standard regarding
immunity, however the RF transmitting equipment is not covered. Experience in connection
with the use of hearing aids in recent times has identified digital wireless devices, such as
DECT wireless phones and GSM mobile phones as potential sources of disturbance for
hearing aids. Interference in hearing aids depends on the emitted power from the wireless
telephone as well as the immunity of the hearing aid. The performance criteria in this standard
will not totally ensure hearing aid users interference- and noise-free use of wireless
telephones but will establish useable conditions in most situations. In practice a hearing aid
user, when using a digital wireless device, will seek, if possible, to find a position on the ear
which gives a minimum or no interference in the hearing aid.
Hearing aids are battery powered devices, and therefore disturbances related to a.c. or d.c.
power inputs are not relevant and are therefore not considered in this standard.
Hearing aids whose outputs are non-acoustic, e.g. cochlear implants and bone conduction
hearing aids, are not covered by this standard.
In some cases, hearing aids are connected to other equipment by cable, but this standard
does not cover common mode transients and common mode surges on such cable
connections.
Based on experience in connection with the use of hearing aids, relevant sources of
disturbance for hearing aids include low frequency radiated magnetic fields, which may
interact with the induction pick-up coil input included in some hearing aids. As the induction
pick-up coil input is an intended feature of some hearing aids, and the hearing aid therefore
must have a certain sensitivity to low frequency magnetic fields, it is not relevant to specify
immunity against disturbing low frequency magnetic fields. To avoid unintended interference
1
from low frequency magnetic noise fields, the recommendations specified in IEC 60118-4 [1] ,
regarding specifications for induction loop systems, should be followed.
With regard to high frequency radiated electromagnetic fields originating from RF wireless
devices such as digital mobile telephone systems, only sources of disturbance which are
currently known to be a problem in connection with hearing aids are covered. Reference is
made to IEC 61000-4-3, which identifies digital radio telephone systems operating in the
frequency ranges 0,8 GHz to 0,96 GHz and 1,4 GHz to 2,48 GHz to be potential sources of
interference. Future versions may add tests for other frequency bands, as they come into
more common use. Hearing aids are used in all environments as outlined in IEC 61000-4-3.
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Figures in square brackets refer to the bibliography.
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Various test methods have been considered for determining the immunity of hearing aids.
When a wireless telephone is used close to a hearing aid, there is an RF near-field
illumination of the hearing aid. However, validation investigations in preparing this standard
have shown that it is possible to establish a correlation between the measured far-field
immunity level and the immunity level experienced by an actual hearing aid used in
conjunction with a digital wireless device. The use of a far-field test has shown high
reproducibility, and is considered sufficient to verify and express the immunity of hearing aids.
Near-field illumination of the hearing aid (i.e. by generating an RF field using a dipole
antenna) could however bring valuable information during design and development of hearing
aids.
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ELECTROACOUSTICS –
HEARING AIDS –
Part 13: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60118 in principle covers all relevant EMC phenomena for hearing aids. EMC
phenomena, such as RF emission and electrostatic discharge, are not currently known to be a
significant problem in connection with hearing aids and are therefore not dealt with. Based on
new knowledge, they could be considered in connection with future revisions or extensions of
this standard. Hearing aid immunity to high frequency electromagnetic fields originating from
digital wireless devices operating in the frequency ranges 0,8 GHz to 0,96 GHz and 1,4 GHz
to 2,48 GHz is currently identified as the only relevant EMC phenomenon regarding hearing
aids. Future editions of this part of IEC 60118 may add tests for other frequency bands, as
they come into more common use. IEC 61000-4-3 is the basis for relevant EMC tests to be
conducted on hearing aids. Measurement methods and acceptance levels are described in
this part of IEC 60118.
For the purpose of this part of IEC 60118, two immunity classes of hearing aids are defined
(see 3.1) related to their use. "Bystander compatible" ensures that a hearing aid is usable in
environments where digital wireless devices are in operation in the proximity of the hearing
aid wearer. "User compatible" hearing aids ensures that a hearing aid is usable when the
wearer is using a digital wireless device at the wearer’s own aided ear.
Measurement methods for hearing aids with non-acoustic outputs and for hearing aids
connected to other equipment by cables are not given in this standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 60118-0, Hearing aids – Part 0: Measurement of electroacoustical characteristics
IEC 60118-2, Hearing aids – Part 2: Hearing aids with automatic gain control circuits
IEC 60118-7, Electroacoustics – Hearing aids – Part 7: Measurement of the performance
characteristics of hearing aids for production, supply and delivery quality assurance purposes
IEC 60318-4, Electroacoustics – Simulators of human head and ear – Part 4: Occluded-ear
simulator for the measurement of earphones coupled to the ear by means of ear inserts
3
IEC 60318-5, Electroacoustics – Simulators of human head and ear – Part 5: 2 cm coupler
for the measurement of hearing aids and earphones coupled to the ear by means of ear
inserts
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement
techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-20, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-20: Testing and measurement
techniques – Emission and immunity testing in transverse electromagnetic (TEM) waveguides
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60118-0,
IEC 60118-7, and IEC 61000-4-3 as well as the following apply.
3.1
hearing aid
wearable instrument, containing a variety of individual adjustment facilities, intended to aid a
person with impaired hearing. Consisting of a microphone, amplifier, an induction pick-up coil
(optional) and earphone, powered by a battery
NOTE Hearing aids can be placed on the body (BW), behind the ear (BTE) or in the ear (ITE).
3.2
bystander compatibility
immunity of a hearing aid that ensures it is usable in environments where digital wireless
devices are in operation in the proximity of the hearing aid wearer (2 m, see A.4)
3.3
user compatibility
immunity of a hearing aid that ensures it is usable when the wearer is using a digital wireless
device at the wearer´s own aided ear
3.4
reference orientation (of a hearing aid)
orientation of the hearing aid with respect to the RF emitting source which corresponds to the
orientation of the hearing aid under actual use on a person facing or using an RF emitting
source
3.5
input related interference level
IRIL
level used to characterise the immunity of the hearing aid
NOTE Acoustic IRIL is expressed relative to 20 µPa in decibels, and is calculated by subtracting the gain of the
hearing aid from the level of a 1 kHz signal measured at the output of the hearing aid during exposure to a 1 kHz
modulated RF field in microphone mode. The gain of the hearing aid is determined at 1 kHz using an input sound
pressure level of 55 dB.
If the hearing aid provides an additional directional microphone, the gain determined with the omnidirectional
microphone is used for determination of IRIL.
If the hearing aid provides an induction pick-up coil, the control settings used for acoustic measurement are used.
Induction pick-up coil IRIL is expressed as the equivalent acoustic input r.m.s levels re 20 µPa in decibels, based
on the assumption that the magnetic field strength level re 1A/m of –20 dB is practically equivalent to the acoustic
sound pressure level of 70 dB.
2)
The induction pick-up coil IRIL is calculated by subtracting the output of the hearing aid in dB minus 55 dB, from
the level of 1 kHz signal measured at the output of the hearing aid during exposure to a 1 kHz 80% modulated RF
field in induction pick-up coil mode.
Decreasing values of IRIL indicate increasing immunity.
Further details are given in Annex A.
3.6
GSM
global system for mobile communication
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2
Determined at –35 dB input level re 1A/m at 1 kHz.
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3.7
TEM cell
closed measuring device in which a voltage difference creates a TEM-mode electromagnetic
field
3.8
radio frequency
RF
frequency of electromagnetic radiation within the range of 30 kHz to 30 GHz
4 Requirements for immunity
Table 1 states the field strengths of RF test signals to establish immunity for bystander
compatible and user compatible hearing aids. Bystander compatibility shall be fulfilled as a
minimum specification, whereas user compatibility is an additional feature, which can be
claimed if the specifications are met by the hearing aid.
Table 1 – Field strengths of RF test signals to be used to establish immunity for
bystander compatible and user compatible hearing aids
Bystander compatibility User compatibility
IRIL ≤ 55 dB for field strengths, IRIL ≤ 55 dB for field strengths,
E in V/m E in V/m
Frequency <0,8 0,8- 0,96-1,4 1,4- 2,0- >2,48 <0,8 0,8-0,96 0,96-1,4 1,4-2,0 2,0-2,48 >2,48
range GHz 0,96 2,0 2,48
Microphone Unneces 3,5 Unneces 2 1,5 Unneces Unneces 90 Unneces 50 35 Unnece
mode sary sary sary sary sary ssary
Induction Unneces 3,5 Unneces 2 1,5 Unneces Unneces 90 Unneces 50 35 Unnece
pick-up coil sary sary sary sary sary ssary
a
mode
Directional Unneces 3,5 Unneces 2 1,5 Unneces Unneces Unneces Unneces Unneces Unneces Unnece
microphone sary sary sary sary sary sary sary sary ssary
a
mode
Test field strengths are given as unmodulated carrier levels.
a
If provided by the hearing aid.
NOTE 1 Table 1 has been updated for frequencies above 2,0 GHz. Wireless services like Bluetooth operate in the
2,0 GHz to 2,48 GHz range. Services in this frequency range are typically running at lower power levels compared
to services below 1 GHz. TDMA modulation (eg. used in GSM mobile phones and DECT wireless phones) has been
shown to generate the most aggressive interference in hearing aids to date, while CDMA and other modulations
schemes are less aggressive. The test levels used since the first edition of IEC 60118-13 in 1996 have through
testing of more than 1 000 hearing aid models demonstrated to be sufficiently high to ensure well-functioning
hearing aids in daily life, with only a few complaints from hearing aid users who are annoyed by interference from
digital wireless devices. A test field strength 3 dB below the 1,4 GHz to 2,0 GHz range is considered sufficient to
sustain well-functioning hearing aids in daily life regarding interference in the 2,0 GHz to 2,48 GHz range because
services in the latter frequency range are typically running at lower power levels compared to services below
1 GHz. Additional national standards may supplement ranges in Table 1.
NOTE 2 As sources of disturbance in the frequency range 0,96 GHz to 1,4 GHz, below 0,8 GHz and beyond
2,48 GHz are not known to affect hearing aids, testing in this frequency range is not considered necessary. If the
hearing aid provides an additional microphone input option – directional microphone intended for distant listening
in noisy environments – user compatibility
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