ESD, EMC, and RF Testing
Laboratory Testing for ESD, EMC, and RF
At Cross Company, we offer a range of electrical testing services including electrostatic discharge (ESD), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and radio frequency (RF) testing. Before new electrical products enter the market, many require a combination of ESD and EMC testing. And if the product relies on wireless communication (for instance, IoT devices), radio frequency testing may also be a requirement.
Our wireless transmission and electromagnetic interference testing experts are highly experienced in providing actionable, data-driven information about your product. That way, manufacturers and commercial operations are able to bring their products to market with confidence in their electromagnetic compatibility, interference potential, and radio frequencies.
Finding a reliable electrical testing company that offers ESD, RF, and EMC testing services nearby isn’t always easy. But with our network of ISO 17025 accredited testing facilities in the US and Mexico, Cross has the expertise, equipment, and experience to be your single-source testing provider.
Electrostatic Discharge Testing (ESD) Services
ESD testing is performed to verify electromagnetic compatibility of an electrical product. ESD occurs when two charged objects make contact, create an electrical short, or suffer a dielectric breakdown. Any of these occurrences can result in a sudden, unexpected flow of electricity, creating electrical discharge.
This testing method is able to simulate different types of electrostatic impacts that may be experienced by equipment in operation or in transit. It is done to determine if the product is in compliance with ESD protective areas and standards.
There are many reasons to perform ESD testing on a product, subassembly, or component. For example, a common ESD test may be the human body method, a test which simulates a static shock discharged from a human interacting with the product. Even a minor electrical discharge like this can cause mechanical failures, junction damage, recalls, network outages, or even bodily harm. That’s why testing for electrostatic discharge is so important.
Cross Company is an ESD test lab with the expertise and experience to provide the electrical testing services our customers need. Along with actionable data that can provide valuable insights in research and product development. We can also combine ESD testing with other testing procedures, such as accelerated aging, ingress protection, and environmental tests.
Reduce Electrical Failure Risk
Prevent Contact Spiking
Maintain Product Certification Compliance
Protect from static discharge
Limit Potential Mechanical Failures
Verify electromagnetic compatibility
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Procedures
EMC testing is used to prevent potentially costly development errors and to speed up time to market for electrical products. At Cross, we’ll analyze your electronic devices and ensure they operate as intended while close to other electronic devices or in the presence of electromagnetic emissions. We’ll work with you to make sure you’re meeting compliance standards and that your electrical product meets EMC requirements for any desired markets.
There are two primary purposes for electromagnetic compatibility testing procedures. First, EMC testing is able to confirm that your electronic device isn’t emitting harmful amounts of electromagnetic interference (or conducted emissions). And second, that your device is able to continue operations as intended in the presence of other electromagnetic fields.
Failure to pass for either of these parameters can be extremely detrimental to a production process. Failing can easily set production back anywhere from days to months. It can also cause recalls or damage to your reputation. These are things we work with our customers to avoid.
Product EMC testing can be performed during design, development, and production stages, ensuring that all components are safe and operational when they reach the end user. And that your product meets any relevant EMC testing standards.
Contact Cross Company to learn more about EMC testing, schedule an electromagnetic compatibility testing procedure, or devise a custom testing schedule involving our other available procedures.
Electronics
Aerospace
Automotive
Consumer Products
Radio Frequency Testing (RF) and Measurement
Radio frequency testing (RF testing) is performed to check the frequency of radio broadcasts and make sure their use of radio waves is not interfering with other devices on the broadcast spectrum. This can be used for many different types of broadcasts, such as WiFi, GPS, cell phones, radio, RFID, and other IoT devices.
As devices like these become more and more common, it’s becoming more and more important to make sure your product is operating suitably. Further, not every market has the same regulations on radio frequency usage. At Cross, we look at many different aspects of your device, including power output, receiver/transmitter testing, and blocking.
Radio frequency compliance is a mandatory requirement for most markets including North America, the EU, and Japan. Which is why it’s so important for manufacturers that incorporate wireless devices to get the RF testing procedures they need to ensure they’re able to sell in their desired markets.
At Cross, our experts are up-to-date on testing procedures and certification for wireless radio devices. We’re able to provide our customers with relevant testing services to meet certification and production requirements. Contact us to learn more or create a custom testing procedure for your product.
Reliable Electrical Testing Services from Cross
When producing or distributing electrical products, many hoops must be jumped through. These are necessary to assure compliance, functionality with other devices, non-interference, and general safety. They’re also necessary to ensure ability to distribute in desired markets and for a smooth production/transit process.
At Cross Testing, we have experience working with many different electronics manufacturers and commercial distribution operations. We can devise the ESD, EMC, or RF testing procedures you need to make sure your operation is successful. And we can also combine those tests with other procedures available to us, including environmental testing, durability testing, stress testing, and many others. That way, you can have a full picture of how your product will perform in the future.
If you’re looking for an electrical testing company near you, you’ve come to the right place. Our experts can provide you with the testing services you need to succeed.
Why Cross ESD, EMC, and RF Testing?
At Cross, the most important thing to us is the success of our customers. That’s why we go out of our way to design custom testing solutions that ensure future production success for every single one of them. All while also offering world-class customer service. And when you combine those two factors with industry-leading expertise and a cutting-edge testing lab, you get a winning combination.
Our ISO 17025 accredited testing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico can provide you with product testing, materials testing, environmental testing, lifecycle testing, and many other testing services. Whether it’s for automotive, aerospace, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or a wide range of other industries, we can help.
There’s a reason so many companies and manufacturers across so many industries choose to work with Cross Testing again and again. Contact us today and we’ll give you a reason to keep coming back, too.
Find ESD, EMC, and RF Testing Near Me
Offering a range of testing services from our testing laboratories in the U.S. and Mexico. Learn more about the expert testing procedures performed in our state-of-the-art facilities. We can provide you with actionable data about your parts or materials so that you can make the best decisions for your product, your production process, and your end users. We can also provide calibration services, inspection services, and metrology products through our network of ISO 17025 accredited precision measurement labs.
