New guidance on EMC-related functional safety

The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE, London, UK) has published a professional guidance document on "EMC and Functional Safety". This issue is becoming more important as more safety-related functions are controlled by electronics, as the electromagnetic environment worsens, and as electronic devices become more susceptible to interference. Meeting EMC immunity standards (e.g. those under Europe's EMC Directive) may well be inadequate for safety-related applications. The procedures recommended in this new guide will help compliance with safety and liability legislation for products, vehicles, systems, or large construction projects.