Automotive

Automotive EMC & RF Shielding Solutions RFaraday provides engineered EMC, EMI and RF shielding solutions for the automotive industry, supporting vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, test laboratories and technology developers with controlled electromagnetic testing environments.

As vehicles become increasingly connected, electrified and automated, electromagnetic compatibility has become an essential part of automotive development. RFaraday develops shielding infrastructure around the specific requirements of automotive EMC testing, electronic systems and vehicle testing facilities.

Automotive EMC Testing Environments Automotive electronic systems must operate reliably in increasingly complex electromagnetic environments. EMC testing helps evaluate electromagnetic emissions and immunity while supporting the development and validation of vehicle systems and components.

RFaraday can develop RF-shielded and controlled electromagnetic environments for automotive testing applications, with the shielding system coordinated around the required test configuration and facility architecture.

RF Shielded Automotive Test Chambers An effective automotive EMC test environment requires more than a conductive enclosure. Shielding, doors, power filtering, ventilation, cable interfaces, absorber systems and other technical elements must work together to create a controlled test environment.

RFaraday approaches automotive shielding as an integrated system, coordinating the electromagnetic enclosure with the mechanical, electrical and operational requirements of the facility.

Electric & Connected Vehicle Testing The development of electric, connected and increasingly autonomous vehicles introduces new electromagnetic testing requirements.

RFaraday can support shielding infrastructure for environments used to evaluate:

Electric vehicles and electric powertrains Automotive electronic control systems Battery and charging systems Advanced driver assistance systems Connected vehicle technologies Automotive communication systems Radar and sensor technologies Vehicle electronic components EMI & EMC Shielding EMI and EMC shielding helps control unwanted electromagnetic coupling between the test environment and external sources while supporting accurate and repeatable measurements.

RFaraday designs the shielding concept according to the intended application, test configuration, equipment requirements and applicable project specifications.

Radiated Emissions & Immunity Testing Automotive EMC facilities may be designed for both radiated emissions and radiated immunity testing.

Shielding performance, absorber configuration, test geometry, grounding, power filtering and equipment interfaces can all influence the electromagnetic environment in which testing is performed.

RFaraday can integrate the required shielding infrastructure around the selected testing methodology and facility design.

Automotive Component Testing Automotive development frequently requires electromagnetic testing of individual components and electronic subsystems before vehicle-level integration.

RFaraday can develop shielded environments for applications involving automotive electronic components, control units, sensors, communication modules, power electronics and other vehicle technologies.

Full Vehicle EMC Testing Full vehicle testing introduces additional requirements for chamber dimensions, vehicle access, doors, ground planes, ventilation, power and test equipment integration.

RFaraday can develop project-specific shielding infrastructure for full vehicle EMC testing environments, coordinating the shielded enclosure with the physical and technical requirements of the test facility.

Automotive Test Facility Integration Automotive EMC facilities often require the integration of multiple systems within a single controlled environment.

Depending on the project, the shielding infrastructure may incorporate:

RF shielded chambers RF shielded doors EMI / EMC power filters Signal and data filtering Shielded cable penetrations Ventilation and HVAC interfaces RF absorbing materials Grounding and bonding provisions Vehicle access systems Control and amplifier room interfaces Automotive EMC Standards & Project Requirements Automotive EMC testing may involve different international standards and regulatory requirements depending on the vehicle, component, test method and target market.

Common automotive testing frameworks can include standards such as CISPR 12, CISPR 25, ISO 11451, ISO 11452 and UNECE Regulation No. 10, where applicable to the specific testing program.

RFaraday develops the shielding infrastructure around the standards and performance requirements specified for each project rather than applying a one-size-fits-all chamber concept.

New Automotive Test Facilities & Upgrades RFaraday can support both new automotive test facilities and upgrades to existing EMC environments.

Existing chambers may require shielding improvements, door replacement, absorber upgrades, new power and signal interfaces, ventilation modifications or other infrastructure changes to support evolving testing requirements.

Engineering, Manufacturing & Installation RFaraday can support the shielding scope from initial requirements and engineering through design coordination, manufacturing, installation and verification according to the agreed project scope.

This integrated approach allows the RF shielding system to be coordinated with the architectural, mechanical, electrical and testing requirements of the automotive facility.

Testing & Verification The completed shielding environment should be evaluated according to the applicable project specifications and agreed verification methodology.

Where testing and verification are included within the project scope, RFaraday coordinates the required technical process to support the performance and operational requirements of the completed facility.

Automotive Applications RFaraday solutions can be considered for:

Automotive OEM facilities Automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers Automotive EMC laboratories Electric vehicle development facilities Automotive component testing Vehicle electronics testing ADAS and sensor development Automotive R&D centers Independent testing laboratories Automotive technology development facilities Engineered for the Future of Automotive Technology From electronic components and electric powertrains to connected and advanced vehicle systems, RFaraday develops custom automotive EMC and RF shielding solutions around the technical requirements of each testing environment.

Discuss Your Automotive EMC Project Planning an automotive EMC chamber, RF-shielded test environment or facility upgrade?

Contact RFaraday to discuss your requirements and develop an engineered automotive EMC and RF shielding solution for your project.