MIL-STD-461G Certification

Home > Technologies > MIL-STD-461G Certification

What is the MIL-STD-461G Standard?

MIL-STD-461G is part of the United States military standard (MIL-STD), officially known as “MIL-STD-461G: Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Testing.” This standard is established by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) to guide the environmental adaptability of military equipment and systems during the design and testing phases.Rugged tablet manufacturers, including Estone Technology, utilize MIL-STD-461G to demonstrate the electromagnetic compatibility of their products in the military and aerospace sectors.

Comprehensive Testing Methods

The MIL-STD-461G certification primarily assesses the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of electronic products through four aspects: Conducted Emissions (CE), Conducted Susceptibility (CS), Radiated Emissions (RE),and Radiated Susceptibility (RS). These four major categories encompass a total of 20 specific test procedures, which are:

01

Conducted Emissions (CE)

1. CE101, Radiated Emissions, 30 Hz to 10 kHz
This test item is to test the harmonic current amplitude on the power line, and compare it with the standard limit to suppress the frequency doubling harmonic current on the power line, reduce the pollution to the input power supply, and improve the power quality of the power supply. It is suitable for power lines, including power return lines, on surface ships, submarines, army aircraft (including airfield maintenance work areas) and Navy aircraft.

2. CE102, Radiated Emissions from 10 kHz to 10 MHz
This test standard limits the intensity of electromagnetic interference generated by electronic devices through conduction paths such as power or signal lines to below specified limits. It is suitable for various electronic devices, ensuring that it will not cause electromagnetic interference to other devices through the conduction path during normal operation.

3. CE106, Antenna port conduction emission from 10 kHz to 40 GHz
The purpose of this test is to limit conducted emissions from military equipment through antenna ports, ensure a clean electromagnetic environment, and prevent interference with other equipment. It is suitable for antenna ports of transmitters, receivers and amplifiers. For devices where the antenna cannot be removed, alternative tests can be performed with other test items such as RS103 and RE102.

02

Conducted Susceptibility (CS)

03

Radiated Emissions (RE)

04

Radiated Susceptibility (RS)

05

06

RE102 Test Standards: Identify and assess electromagnetic radiation levels from electronic devices.

RE102 is a key test in the MIL-STD-461G standard. The test is designed to assess the intensity of electric field radiation generated by electronic devices in the frequency range of 10kHz to 18GHz to ensure that the electric field radiation generated by the device under normal operating conditions and specific fault conditions meets the limits specified in the standard.However, in different application areas, the test conditions will be different, the specific conditions are as follows:

Test Environment: Tests are typically conducted in anecho chambers to eliminate the impact of external electromagnetic interference on the test results. The anecho chamber has excellent electromagnetic shielding performance, ensuring the accuracy of the test outcomes.
Test Equipment: During the testing process, professional testing instruments are required, such as a test receiver, low-frequency preamplifier (below 1 GHz), high-frequency preamplifier (1 GHz to 18 GHz), antennas, etc. These devices can cover the entire testing frequency range and accurately measure the electric field radiation intensity generated by the equipment.
The RE102 electric field radiation emission test has a significant impact on the design and manufacturing of electronic products. To meet the requirements of the RE102 standard, manufacturers of electronic products must implement effective electromagnetic compatibility design measures during the design and production processes, such as using shielding materials and optimizing circuit designs. These measures not only enhance the overall quality and reliability of the products but also reduce the electromagnetic interference of the products to the external environment, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the entire system.
Furthermore, the RE102 test is also an important means of safeguarding human health. Long-term exposure to a high-intensity electromagnetic radiation environment may pose potential risks to human health. Therefore, passing the RE102 test can effectively control the level of electromagnetic radiation from electronic devices, protecting the health and safety of the public.

Why Choose Estone Technology for Rugged Military Tablet PCs?

As a trusted manufacturer of rugged military-grade tablet PCs, All of our rugged tablet PC platforms are 810G drop test certified.

Our tablets undergo:
Conduct tests on the prototype machine in strict accordance with the MIL-STD-461G testing standards, and strictly control the quality during the production process..
The test results of the product are significantly below the standard limit values.

With Estone Technology, you get rugged solutions that are reliable, robust, and ready for mission-critical applications.

Feature Image

Rugged Tablet PC Platforms

The following is a list of Estone Technology rugged military grade tablet ODM platforms:

RE101 – FIGURE RE101-2. RE101 limit for all Navy applications.
RE102 – FIGURE RE102-1. RE102 limit for surface ship applications. Above deck and exposed below deck.
RS101 – FIGURE RS101-2. RS101 limit for all Army applications.
RS103 – TABLE XI. RS103 limits. AIRCRFAFT (EXTERNAL OR SAFETY CRITICAL)
CS118 – TABLE VIII. ESD test levels. Contact discharge: Level3; Air discharge: Level4

Feature Image