Brian Shortridge Brian Shortridge

Espec TSA-71S-A

🔧 Introduction

In today’s fast-paced product development cycle, time is money — and unexpected compliance failures can cost both. Pre-compliance EMC testing is a proactive approach that helps manufacturers identify and address potential electromagnetic compatibility issues before final certification. At FTLEMC, our expert team, led by Mahzad Mortazavi and Brian, helps clients uncover risks early so they can launch with confidence — and stay ahead of global competition.

While global leaders like TÜV Rheinland, Intertek, and SGS dominate the certification space 

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, FTLEMC stands out by offering agile, early-stage EMC support that integrates seamlessly into your design process — saving time, money, and stress.

📘 What You’ll Learn

  • What pre-compliance EMC testing is

  • Why it’s a smart investment

  • How FTLEMC supports early-stage EMC screening

  • Common design issues caught during pre-compliance

  • How FTLEMC compares to global leaders

🔍 What is Pre-Compliance EMC Testing?

Pre-compliance testing is a non-certified, early-stage evaluation of a product’s electromagnetic emissions and immunity. It simulates final compliance testing without the time, cost, and strict requirements of a full certification test.

This process allows design teams to:

  • Identify potential failures early

  • Make design adjustments quickly

  • Reduce the risk of rework and product delays

  • Improve first-time pass rates at certification labs

🚫 The Cost of Skipping Pre-Compliance

Without early testing, many companies discover issues only at the certification lab, resulting in:

  • Costly redesigns

  • Lost production time

  • Missed market deadlines

As Brian, FTLEMC’s EMC Lab Manager, explains:

“We’ve seen clients come in after failed certification tests, only to realize the issue could have been spotted weeks earlier with basic pre-compliance scans. Pre-compliance isn’t just a cost-saving step — it’s a smart design tool.”

🔬 FTLEMC’s Pre-Compliance Advantage

At FTLEMC, we specialize in supporting both early-stage prototypes and near-final products. Led by Mahzad, our Director of Marketing, our lab team brings extensive experience in:

  • Radiated and conducted emissions screening

  • Immunity testing (EFT, surge, ESD)

  • Near-field scanning for PCB troubleshooting

  • Antenna placement analysis

  • Standards coverage for CISPR, ISO, FCC, MIL-STD, and more

We work closely with your design and compliance teams to provide fast, clear, and actionable results — often within days.

💡 Common Issues We Catch Early

  • Poor cable shielding or grounding

  • Inadequate PCB layout for EMC

  • Incorrect filter selection

  • Radiated noise from switching components

  • Enclosure resonance problems

“The earlier we can get involved, the fewer surprises clients have at certification,” says Mahzad. “We act as an extension of their engineering team — helping them get it right the first time.”

🌍 How FTLEMC Compares Globally

While global giants like TÜV Rheinland and Intertek offer full certification services, FTLEMC fills a critical gap: early-stage EMC readiness. Our nimble, client-focused approach means:

  • Faster turnaround times

  • Personalized engineering support

  • Cost-effective diagnostics

  • Seamless handoff to certification labs

We’re not just a lab — we’re your EMC design partner.

✅ Key Standards We Support

  • CISPR 25

  • ISO 11452-2

  • FCC Part 15

  • MIL-STD-461

📎 Resources

  • [EMC Checklist for Design Teams – PDF]

  • [Introduction to CISPR 25 Standards]

  • [FTLEMC Services Overview]

📞 Ready to Test? Let’s Talk.

Don’t wait until the end of your product cycle to find EMC issues. Contact FTLEMC today to schedule a pre-compliance consultation and keep your project on track.

📇 Contact:
Mahzad Mortazavi
Director of Marketing
📞 248-346-0878
📧 mahzad.mortazavi@ftlemc.com

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