Master the Fundamentals of EMC Testing and Compliance

Master the Fundamentals of EMC Testing and Compliance

Join ETS-Lindgren University (ETS-U) and TÜV Rheinland for a 3-day professional training program designed to provide engineers with a practical understanding of EMC emissions, immunity testing, regulatory standards, and product certification requirements.

This course combines expert-led classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory demonstrations conducted inside TÜV Rheinland’s accredited EMC testing facility.

Course Highlights

✔ Includes TÜV Rheinland EMC Laboratory Tour
✔ Live EMC Test Demonstrations
✔ Practical Guidance on EMC Compliance Testing
✔ Exposure to Real-World Test Environments

Course Details

Course Date:
June 9 –11, 2026

Course Format:
3-Day In-Person Professional Training
Classroom Instruction + Laboratory Demonstrations

Daily Schedule:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Training Location:
TÜV Rheinland EMC Laboratory

3-Day Training Overview

Day 1 – EMC Fundamentals & Commercial Testing

Morning

Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility

• EMC terminology and basic concepts
• Sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI)

History of EMC Regulations and Standards

• Evolution of EMC regulations

Radiated Emissions

• Radiated emission standards, measurement standards, and Instrumentation

Radiated Immunity

• Radiated immunity standards, measurement standards, and Instrumentation

Afternoon

TÜV Rheinland EMC Laboratory Tour

• Overview of accredited EMC test facilities
• Understanding compliance testing workflows

Radiated Emissions – Demonstration of ANSI C63.4 in 10-meter chamber

Radiated Immunity – Demonstration of IEC 61000-4-3 in 10-meter chamber

Day 2 – Commercial Testing & EMC Standards

Morning

Commercial Conducted Emission Testing

Commercial Immunity Testing

Immunity – conducted and radiated

Overview of commercial immunity standards

• Computers
• Automotive

Afternoon

Live EMC Demonstrations

Conducted Emission Testing – ANSI C63.4

• Conducted immunity testing – IEC 61000-4, IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-6
• Radiated immunity testing – IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-8

Day 3 – MIL-STD 461G Testing , EMC Design, Compliance & Certification

Morning

Military Standard 461G

Emission – Conducted and Radiated

Susceptibility – Conducted and Radiated

EMC Design Considerations

• Basic EMC design principles
• Design strategies for compliance

Performing EMC Testing

• Practical considerations during testing
• Standards development overview

EMC Test Environments

• EMC chambers and test sites

Compliance & Certification

• Submitting test results
• Product certification process

Advanced EMC Topics

• Wireless EMC testing
• Automotive EMC requirements
• Measurement uncertainty

Professional Development

• EMC personnel certification
• Overview of the IEEE EMC Society

Afternoon

• Demonstration of Mil-STD-461G test methods
• Wrap-up of the 3-day Seminar

Who Should Attend

• EMC and RF engineers
• Product design engineers
• Test and validation engineers
• Compliance and certification specialists
• Engineering managers responsible for product approvals

About the Partners

ETS-Lindgren

ETS-Lindgren is a global leader in EMC, RF shielding, and antenna measurement systems, providing advanced test solutions and engineering expertise to industries including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics.

Through ETS-Lindgren University (ETSU), the company delivers professional training programs designed to help engineers better understand EMC standards, testing methodologies, and system-level compliance.

TÜV Rheinland

TÜV Rheinland is a globally recognized provider of testing, inspection, and certification services, supporting manufacturers in demonstrating compliance with international regulatory requirements.

With accredited laboratories and technical experts worldwide, TÜV Rheinland provides EMC testing and certification services for products entering global markets.

Register Early – Limited Seats Available

Hands-on laboratory demonstrations require limited class sizes to ensure meaningful participation.

For registration details or additional information:
Tara Kellogg, Office +1 (512) 531-2704 | Cell: +1 (512) 922-4387, email: tara.kellogg@ets-lindgren.com

About the Instructor

Daniel D. Hoolihan is currently President of Hoolihan EMC Consulting, which was founded in 2000 in the greater Minneapolis area.

Mr. Hoolihan is an assessor for the NIST/NVLAP program specializing in evaluating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Telecommunication Laboratories for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025. He has more than fifty-years of experience in the EMC profession; he started his EMC Engineering career with Control Data Corporation in 1969. In 1984, he founded and worked as the Chief Operating Officer of AMADOR Corporation, an independent EMC Testing Lab. From 1992 to1999, he was the Vice-President of Minnesota Operations for TUV Product Service.

Mr. Hoolihan is presently the Immediate Past-Chair of the American National Standards Committee C63 onEMC. He chaired the C63 Committee from 2012 to 2022. He has been a member of the C63 Committee since 1984.

A member of the IEEE since 1983, he currently is a Life Senior Member. He is a past president of the IEEE EMC Society (EMCS) Board of Directors (1998 to 1999). He has been on the IEEE EMCS Board of Directors almost continuously since 1987 and has held many leadership positions on the Board in his years of service. He presently serves as the Chair of the History Committee of the EMC Society.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Early Bird Discount: Early Bird Rate: $2,795

Register on or before May 22, 2026 to receive a $200 discount off the standard registration fee.

Early bird registration must be paid in full by May 22, 2026.

Discount cannot be combined with other promotional offers unless otherwise stated.

After May 22, 2026, the standard rate of $2,995 per participant applies.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to the course start date will receive a full refund, minus a $150 administrative processing fee.

Cancellations received 7–14 days prior to the course start date will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations received within 7 days of the course start date are non-refundable.

Upon request, course credit may be applied towards a future ETS-U course in lieu of a refund.

Substitutions

Participant substitutions are permitted at no additional charge if submitted in writing prior to the course start date.

Course Cancellation

ETS-Lindgren reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, registered participants will receive a full refund of registration fees. ETS-Lindgren and Elite are not responsible for non-refundable travel expenses.

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