IEC and CISPR EMC Updates | Podcast Ep.16

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Connected Technology Talks Podcast Episode 16 – IEC and CISPR Update

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Feb 25, 2026

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2 Minutes

Choosing the correct EMC standards for your product is becoming more complex than ever, with scope overlap, emerging higher emissions requirements, and "smartification" trends. In this episode, Steve Hayes — Element Technical Director and 1906 Award winner for his leadership of CISPR 11 maintenance — explains the most significant IEC and CISPR updates from 2025, what's coming next, and what they mean for your testing program.

Why listen to this podcast?

This podcast will help you:

Understand how overlapping EMC standards (CISPR 14‑1, CISPR 11, CISPR 32) are being reviewed, and why this matters for choosing the correct standard for your product.
Learn how “smartification” of standards could change how manufacturers identify applicable requirements.
Anticipate emerging emission requirements above 18 GHz, including those linked to 5G NR FR2 technologies.
Prepare for upcoming EMC guidance on radio‑equipped devices, intermodulation products, and host equipment responsibilities.
Gain early insight into new and revised immunity and emission tests affecting sectors from EV chargers to multimedia equipment.

Key topics covered in this podcast

How are IEC and CISPR addressing overlapping EMC standards and confusing product scopes?
What is “smartification,” and how can AI assist in identifying the correct standards for specific products?
What changes could be coming for high‑frequency emissions testing (18 to 40 GHz and above)?
How should EMC labs treat emissions from integrated radio modules and intermodulation products?
What new requirements are emerging for EV chargers, DC power ports, and renewable/off‑grid installations?
Updates on a new version of CISPR 32, which is out for vote with National Committees
How will new immunity tests (e.g., IEC 61000‑4‑41 for 5G exposure) affect product design?
Proposed changes to electrical transient testing (5 kHz vs 100 kHz, and the impact of this

Listen to the podcast below. 

By Engaged Expert

Steve Hayes

Steve Hayes has over 30 years of experience in the product approvals industry and serves on numerous national and international standards committees.

The problem is that we know which standard to apply because we're in the industry, but if you're a manufacturer of these things, it can get confusing, “should I apply this standard” or “should I apply that standard?” And so, we're trying to do some work within CISPR at the moment to make sure that the scopes don't overlap. And the reason why we're doing this work now is because of a thing called smartification.

Steve Hayes,Technical Director, Connected Technology