IEC 61543:2022

IEC 61543 ®
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INTERNATIONAL
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Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar
use – Electromagnetic compatibility

Dispositifs différentiels résiduels (DDR) pour usages domestique et analogues –
Compatibilité électromagnétique

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IEC 61543 ®
Edition 2.0 2022-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar

use – Electromagnetic compatibility

Dispositifs différentiels résiduels (DDR) pour usages domestique et analogues –

Compatibilité électromagnétique

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.020; 29.120.50; 33.100.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-5962-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Electromagnetic emission of RCDs . 7
5 Electromagnetic immunity of RCDs . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Performance criteria for RCDs . 8
5.3 Immunity tests . 8
5.3.1 General . 8
5.3.2 Voltage dips and voltage interruptions (T 1) . 9
5.3.3 Conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (T 3) . 10
5.3.4 Fast Transients / Burst (T 4) . 10
5.3.5 Surges (T 5a and T 5b) . 10
5.3.6 Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field (T 6) . 12
5.3.7 Conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to
150 kHz (T 7) . 12
5.3.8 Electrostatic discharges (T 8) . 14
6 Electromagnetic emission of products within the scope of SC 23E, other than
RCDs . 14
7 Electromagnetic immunity of products within the scope of SC 23E, other than
RCDs . 14
7.1 General . 14
7.2 Generic performance criteria . 14
Bibliography . 15

Figure 1 – Example of an appropriate test circuit . 13

Table 1 – Immunity tests . 8
Table 2 – Current level according to the frequency and RCD sensitivity for the
conditions of T 7 . 13

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RESIDUAL CURRENT-OPERATED PROTECTIVE DEVICES (RCDs) FOR
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USE – ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

FOREWORD
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IEC 61543 has been prepared by subcommittee 23E: Circuit-breakers and similar equipment
for household use, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories. It is an International
Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1995, Amendment 1:2004
and Amendment 2:2005. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) some editorial modifications were introduced to comply to the ISO/IEC Directives
Part 2:2021, e.g. introduction of Clause 3 – Terms and Definitions and renumbering
of the whole document. In particular, the numbering of performance criteria has been
changed (5.1.1, 5.1.2 become A, B, etc.);
b) some technical improvements:
• Modification of scope and addition of Clause 6 and Clause 7 to enable the use
of this document as a guideline for the preparation of EMC requirements and
tests for other product standards under the scope of SC 23E;
• Requirements for voltage dips and interruptions added;

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• Repetition rate for burst-test, defined at 5 kHz;
• Surge test: Specifying impulse voltage application point and adding of voltages
2 kV, 1 kV and 0,5 kV to test T 5b;
• Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field: Adding of frequency range
1,4 GHz to 6 GHz and specifying frequencies for the test at 1,25 I ;
Δn
• Conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz:
Specifying frequencies for the test at 1,25 I ;
Δn
• Electrostatic discharges: Change of performance criteria from 5.1.3 to B.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
23E/1268/FDIS 23E/1305/RVD
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INTRODUCTION
IEC 61543 is product family standard for RCDs Electromagnetic Compatibility and, more
generally it is used as a guide for other devices of IEC Subcommittee 23E: Circuit-breakers and
similar equipment for household use, of IEC technical committee 23: Electrical accessories.

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RESIDUAL CURRENT-OPERATED PROTECTIVE DEVICES (RCDs) FOR
HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USE – ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

1 Scope
This international standard provides specific emission and immunity requirements, tests and
performance criteria for residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs), for household and
similar use, for rated voltages not exceeding 440 V.
Household and similar use corresponds to the description given in the generic standard
IEC 61000-6-1 for residential, commercial, and light-industrial electromagnetic environments.
This document is intended to be referred to by RCD product standards and is not intended to
be used as a standalone document.
Residual current-operated protective devices are:
• Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for
household and similar use (RCCBs) covered by the IEC 61008 series and IEC 62423;
• Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household
and similar use (RCBOs) covered by the IEC 61009 series and IEC 62423;
• Residual current devices with or without overcurrent protection for socket-outlets (SRCDs)
covered by IEC 62640;
• Portable residual current devices without integral overcurrent protection (PRCDs) covered
by IEC 61540;
• Devices with an RCD functionality for household and similar use according product
standards following the group safety publications for general safety requirements for RCDs,
IEC 60755.
This edition applies if it is referred to as a dated reference in the relevant product standard.
This document is also intended to be used as a guideline in the preparation of EMC
requirements and tests for other product standards under the scope of IEC Subcommittee 23E.
It also specifies generic performance criteria intended to be transformed into specific
performance criteria by the relevant product standard.
NOTE Examples of other product standards under the scope of SC 23E are:
• IEC 62020-1, Electrical accessories – Residual current monitors (RCMs) – Part 1: RCMs for household and
similar uses
• IEC 62606, General requirements for arc fault detection devices
• IEC 63024, Requirements for automatic reclosing devices (ARDs) for circuit breakers, RCBOs-RCCBs for
household and similar uses
• IEC 63052, Power frequency overvoltage protective devices (POPs) for household and similar applications
• IEC 62752, In-cable control and protection device for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles (IC-CPD)
• IEC 62955, Residual direct current detecting device (RDC-DD) to be used for mode 3 charging of electric vehicles

2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3 : Testing and measurement
techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement
techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2014, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2014/AMD1:2017
IEC 61000-4-6, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and measurement
techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
IEC 61000-4-8, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-8: Testing and measurement
techniques – Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
IEC 61000-4-11, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and measurement
techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests for
equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase
IEC 61000-4-16:2015, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-16: Testing and
measurement techniques – Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the
frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
IEC 61000-4-19, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-19: Testing and measurement
techniques – Test for immunity to conducted, differential mode disturbances and signalling in
the frequency range 2 kHz to 150 kHz at a.c. power ports
CISPR 14-1, Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household appliances, electric
tools and similar apparatus – Part 1: Emission
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
4 Electromagnetic emission of RCDs
Emission tests are required only for RCDs containing a continuously operating oscillator.
The requirements of CISPR 14-1 apply.

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RCDs other than those containing a continuously operating oscillator do not usually generate
continuous or transient disturbances except during their switching process. The frequency, the
level and the consequences of such emissions are considered as part of the normal
electromagnetic environment of low- voltage installations.
5 Electromagnetic immunity of RCDs
5.1 General
Unless otherwise stated, the tests are made at rated voltage without load, and, for residual
current devices fitted with an FE, the FE is connected to the supply neutral.
5.2 Performance criteria for RCDs
For safety reasons, some tests levels and test specifications have been chosen at levels
higher than those required by the generic standard. The performance criteria A, B and C listed
below apply.
A: During the test referring to this performance criterion, the RCD shall remain closed at
continuously applied residual current of 0,3 I and shall trip at 1,25 I .
∆n ∆n
B: During the tests referring to this performance criterion, the RCD shall not trip. After the test,
verification of correct operation in case of sudden appearance of sinusoidal AC residual
current at I only shall be checked, in order to verify that the device operates as intended.
∆n
C: During the test referring to this performance criterion, the RCD may trip. After the test,
with the sample in closed position, verification of correct operation in case of sudden
appearance of sinusoidal AC residual current at I only shall be checked.
∆n
5.3 Immunity tests
5.3.1 General
For the immunity tests, Table 1 applies.
Table 1 – Immunity tests
Test Electromagnetic Reference EMC Test level and specification Performance
reference phenomena standard criteria
T 1 Voltage dips IEC 61000-4-11 See 5.3.2
Class 2: B
0 % U during 1 cycle
n
70 % U during 25/30 cycles
n
(50/60Hz)
Voltage interruptions IEC 61000-4-11 See 5.3.2
Class 2: C
0 % U during 250/300 cycles
n
(50/60Hz)
T 2 Power frequency magnetic IEC 61000-4-8 Covered by overload test and short circuit tests of
field the relevant product standards
NOTE All product standards of IEC 23E contain
at least a short circuit test with a minimum of
500 A. This creates a magnetic field higher than
the value of 3A/m given in IEC 61000-6-1.
T 3 Conducted disturbances, IEC 61000-4-6 See 5.3.3 A
induced by radio-
0,15 MHz to 80 MHz
frequency fields
Level 2: 3 V
Test Electromagnetic Reference EMC Test level and specification Performance
reference phenomena standard criteria
T 4 Fast transients / bursts IEC 61000-4-4 See 5.3.4 (Tr/Th 5/50 ns) B
RCCBs and RCBOs:
Level 4 – 4 kV (peak)
SRCDs and PRCDs:
Level 3 – 2 kV (peak)
T 5a Surges IEC 61000-4-5 See 5.3.5 (Tr/Th 1,2/50 μs) C
RCCBs and RCBOs:
Common mode: 12 Ω – 5 kV
Differential mode: 2 Ω – 4 kV
SRCDs and PRCDs:
Common mode: 12 Ω – 4 kV
Differential mode: 2 Ω – 2 kV
T 5b Surges IEC 61000-4-5 See 5.3.5 (Tr/Th 1,2/50 μs)
RCCBs and RCBOs: B
Common mode: 12 Ω – 4 kV,
2 kV, 1 kV, 0,5 kV
Differential mode: 2 Ω – 2 kV,
1 kV, 0,5 kV
SRCDs and PRCDs: C
Common mode: 12 Ω – 2 kV,
1 kV, 0,5 kV
Differential mode: 2 Ω – 1 kV,
0,5 kV
T 6 Radiated radio-frequency IEC 61000-4-3 See 5.3.6 A
electromagnetic field
80 MHz to 1 000 MHz: 3V/m
1,4 GHz to 6 GHz: 3V/m
a
Conducted, common Values derived See 5.3.7 A
T 7
mode disturbances in the from IEC 61000-
for I < 30 mA: Level 2
∆n
frequency range 0 Hz to 4-16
150 kHz
for I ≥ 30 mA: Level 3
∆n
T 8 Electrostatic discharges See 5.3.8 B
IEC 61000-4-2
Level 3: +/- 8 kV air +/- 6 kV
contact
a
In the US this test is not applicable.
NOTE 1 IEC 61000-4-19 covers differential mode disturbances at frequency ranges 2 kHz to 150 kHz, with no
residual current. RCDs are not sensitive to such tests. Therefore, the tests of IEC 61000-4-19 are not necessary
for RCDs.
NOTE 2 IEC 61000-4-5:2014, Annex C provides explanatory notes about source impedance values for test T 5a
and T 5b.
5.3.2 Voltage dips and voltage interruptions (T 1)
RCDs shall be tested according to IEC 61000-4-11 on the power supply lines of the device
under test.
For voltage dips, abrupt changes in supply voltage shall occur at zero crossings of the voltage,
and at 45°, 90°, 135°, one angle tested selected at random on each phase.
For short interruptions, the angle shall be 0° for one of the phases.

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5.3.3 Conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (T 3)
Tests shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-6 with the specific following test conditions:
• 0,15 MHz to 80 MHz
• Z = 150 Ω
• 3 V
• 80 % AM (1 kHz)
Verification of non-tripping at 0,3 I shall be done by sweeping the specified frequency range.
∆n
For the verifications of tripping, according to criteria A, five tests shall be carried out on each
sample. The frequencies for each sample shall be:
– Sample 1: 0,15 / 0,8 / 3,2 / 13,56 / 48 MHz
– Sample 2: 0,30 / 1,2 / 6.78 / 20 / 65 MHz
– Sample 3: 0,50 / 2,0 / 8,0 / 27,12 / 80 MHz
NOTE The values 13,56 6,78 and 27,12 Mhz are common values for RFID.
5.3.4 Fast Transients / Burst (T 4)
The test shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-4 with the specific following test
conditions:
The sample shall be mounted as in normal use on a flat insulating support at 10 cm from the
ground reference plane.
• For RCCBs and RCBOs: Level 4 – 4 kV (peak)
• For SRCDs and PRCDs: Level 3 – 2 kV (peak)
The tests shall be performed with a repetition frequency of 5 kHz, a rise and half value of Tr/Th
5/50 ns.
The tests are carried out in single phase on one pole of each sample taken at random and shall
have a duration of 1 minute.
5.3.5 Surges (T 5a and T 5b)
Tests shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-5 with the specific following test conditions:
Tr/Th 1,2/50 µs
Test T 5a for RCCBs and RCBOs:
– 5 kV/12 Ω common mode
– 4 kV/2 Ω differential mode
Test T 5a for SRCDs and PRCDs:
– 4 kV/12 Ω common mode
– 2 kV/2 Ω differential mode
Test T 5b for RCCBs and RCBOs
common mode:
– 4 kV / 12 Ω
– 2 kV / 12 Ω
– 1 kV / 12 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 12 Ω
differential mode:
– 2 kV / 2 Ω
– 1 kV / 2 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 2 Ω
Test T 5b for SRCDs and PRCDs:
common mode:
– 2 kV / 12 Ω
– 1 kV / 12 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 12 Ω
differential mode:
– 1 kV / 2 Ω
– 0,5 kV / 2 Ω
RCDs which additionally meet performance criteria B during the tests of T 5a need not be tested
according to T 5b provided that
– they only contain linear components, or
– they contain non-linear components for which linear behaviour can be guaranteed during
the test.
In addition, RCDs which do not meet performance criteria B during test T 5a, but
– contain only linear components, or
– contain non-linear components for which linear behaviour can be guaranteed during the test.
need to be tested only at the highest voltage.
NOTE 1 The above simplification is in line with IEC 61000-4-5:2014, Subclause 8.3, where tests at all voltage levels
up to the highest are required to consider the non-linear current-voltage characteristic of the equipment.
NOTE 2 Examples of non-linear components are: Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs), Gaz Discharge Tubes (GDTs),
inductances with magnetic materials etc.
The test shall be carried out on the device in the closed position and supplied at rated voltage
Un.
1) first, in differential mode test: between each load current path in turn and each other load
current path;
2) secondly, in common mode test: between each load current path in turn and the metal
support and parts intended to be earthed (PE conductor, FE terminal, earthing terminal) if
any, all connected together.
Application of all the different test combinations in 1) and 2) shall be split among the three
samples.
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For all tests T 5a and for test with the highest surge voltage levels specified in T 5b, in common
mode and in differential mode, the sample is submitted to five positive and five negative pulses
each at 0° and 90° (20 impulses in total for each coupling path) with a repetition rate of
1 impulse / min.
For the remaining surge voltage levels specified in T 5b, the sample is submitted to five positive
and five negative pulses at 90° (10 impulses in total for each coupling path) with a repetition
rate of 1 impulse / min.“
No synchronization is applied in case of absence of mains supply voltage between the coupled
lines, e.g. between N and PE (10 impulses in total for each coupling path).
The RCD is permitted to trip during the tests of T 5a (pass criteria C). If the device trips during
this test, it shall be reclosed before the application of a subsequent impulse.
The tests of T 5b may be applied on three new samples.
5.3.6 Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field (T 6)
Tests shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-3 with the specific following test conditions:
• 80MHz to 1 000 MHz – 3V/m
• 1,4 to 6 GHz – 3V/m
• 80 % AM (1kHz)
shall be done by sweeping the specified frequency range.
Verification of non-tripping at 0,3 I
∆n
For the verifications of tripping at 1,25 I , five tests are carried out on each sample. The
∆n
frequencies for each sample shall be selected from the following frequencies: 450 MHz,
900 MHz, 1,7 GHz, 2,1 GHz, 2,4 GHz, 3,4 GHz, 5,7 GHz, making sure that all 7 frequencies
are covered by the three samples.
5.3.7 Conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
(T 7)
Tests shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-16 with the specific following test
conditions:
• For I < 30 mA: level 2
∆n
• For I ≥ 30 mA: level 3
∆n
Current levels are given in Table 2. They are derived from IEC 61000-4-16, considering a
common mode impedance of 150 Ω. The tests currents shall be applied using a test circuit as
described in Figure 1.
Table 2 – Current level according to the frequency and RCD sensitivity
for the conditions of T 7
Frequency range RMS current value for Level 2 RMS current value for Level 3
I < 30 mA I ≥ 30 mA
∆n ∆n
a a
1 kHz to 1,5 kHz
2 mA 6,6 mA
b b
1,5 kHz to 15 kHz
2 mA to 20 mA 6,6 mA to 66 mA
a a
15 kHz to 150 kHz
20 mA 66 mA
a
Constant current level in the complete range.
b
The current level increases from 1,5 kHz to 15 kHz at 20 dB/decade.

Unless otherwise stated in the relevant product standard, the test is carried out on three
samples as a single phase test on one pole on each sample as shown in Figure 1. Three new
samples, lowest I and any I , are submitted to test if one sample does not comply with the
∆n n
criteria.
Figure 1 – Example of an appropriate test circuit
The characteristics of HF generator shall comply with IEC 61000-4-16.
If the RCD has an earthing terminal or functional earth, it shall be connected to the neutral
terminal, if any, and if so marked on the RCD or, failing that, to any phase terminal.
In order to simplify the tests, the test is made once with a residual current of 0,3 I at rated
Δn
frequency, by sweeping the frequency from 1 kHz to 150 kHz at the rate according to
IEC 61000-4-16:2015, Subclause 6.1.3. The device shall not trip.
Tripping tests, with residual current of 1,25 I at rated frequency, are carried out on each
∆n
sample at the following frequencies: 1 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz, 50 kHz, 150 kHz. The device shall
trip.
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5.3.8 Electrostatic discharges (T 8)
Tests shall be performed according to IEC 61000-4-2 with the specific following test conditions:
• Level 3
• 8 kV air
• 6 kV contact
Three new samples are submitted to the test. All three samples shall pass the test.
The point to which discharges shall be applied is selected by an exploration of the accessible
surfaces of the RCD, when installed as for normal use. During exploration, the selection is made
with twenty discharges per second.
The selected point is tested with ten positive and ten negative polarity discharges with a time
interval of minimum 1 s between subsequent discharges.
6 Electromagnetic emission of products within the scope of SC 23E, other
than RCDs
The relevant product standard shall contain a test clause to cover emission tests, using test
Clause 4 of this document as a guidance.
7 Electromagnetic immunity of products within the scope of SC 23E, other
than RCDs
7.1 General
The relevant product standard shall contain a test clause to cover immunity tests. The tests
conditions and test levels of Clause 5 of this document shall be adapted accordingly.
Additional tests may be necessary, e.g. differential mode conducted disturbances in the
frequency range 2 kHz to 150 kHz, according to IEC 61000-4-19.
The performance criteria shall be introduced in the relevant product standard, using the generic
performance criteria A, B, C of Subclause 7.2 and adapting them accordingly.
Unless otherwise stated, the tests are made without load.
7.2 Generic performance criteria
For the purpose of this subclause, the performance criteria of the IEC 61000 series are replaced
by the generic criteria A, B and C.
A During the test referring to this performance criterion, the product shall remain closed when
normal conditions are applied and shall trip when fault conditions are applied to the product.
B During the tests referring to this performance criterion, the product shall not trip. After the
test, compliance with relevant operating characteristics shall be checked.
C During the test referring to this performance criterion, the product may trip. After the test,
compliance with relevant operating characteristics shall be checked.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 17
INTRODUCTION . 19
1 Domaine d'application . 20
2 Références normatives . 21
3 Termes et définitions . 21
4 Emission électromagnétique des DDR . 22
5 Immunité électromagnétique des DDR . 22
5.1 Généralités . 22
5.2 Critères de performance des DDR . 22
5.3 Essais d'immunité . 22
5.3.1 Généralités . 22
5.3.2 Creux de tension et coupures de tension (T 1) . 24
5.3.3 Perturbations conduites, induites par les champs radioélectriques (T 3) . 24
5.3.4 Transitoires rapides/salves (T 4) . 24
5.3.5 Ondes de choc (T 5a et T 5b) . 25
5.3.6 Champ électromagnétique rayonné aux fréquences radioélectriques (T
6). 26
5.3.7 Perturbations conduites en mode commun dans la plage de fréquences
de 0 Hz à 150 kHz (T 7) . 27
5.3.8 Décharges électrostatiques (T 8) . 28
6 Emission électromagnétique des produits qui relèvent du domaine d'application du
SC 23E, autres que les DDR . 29
7 Immunité électromagnétique des produits qui relèvent du domaine d'application
du SC 23E, autres que les DDR . 29
7.1 Généralités . 29
7.2 Critères de performance génériques . 29
Bibliographie . 30

Figure 1 – Exemple d'un circuit d'essai approprié . 28

Tableau 1 – Essais d'immunité . 23
Tableau 2 – Niveau de courant selon la fréquence et la sensibilité du DDR dans les
conditions de T 7 . 27

COMMISSION ÉLECTROTECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE
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DISPOSITIFS DIFFÉRENTIELS RÉSIDUELS (DDR) POUR USAGES
DOMESTIQUE ET ANALOGUES – COMPATIBILITÉ ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIQUE

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