Electromagnetic shielding to improve EMC of a robotic medical device

Abstract

Electromagnetic compatibility has been part of both R&D and product development for a long time. However, only a hand-full of these projects undergo the test for compliance. These are usually products from big companies or those sold in areas where certain requirements are needed to enter the market. In the case of medical devices, the Comite International Special des Perturbations Radioelectriques (CISPR) standard, is used in certain countries. This research revolves around the steps taken to comply with the CISPR 11 and CISPR 22 standards. Different methods and materials were used in combinations and are tested to observe the improvement in bringing the device to comply with electromagnetic safety standards. Moreover, this research would aid others who are trying to design their own medical device to fruition. Thus, give basis for them to try and experiment with their own set of radiation shielding.Electromagnetic compatibility has been part of both R&D and product development for a long time. However, only a hand-full of these projects undergo the test for compliance. These are usually products from big companies or those sold in areas where certain requirements are needed to enter the market. In the case of medical devices, the Comite International Special des Perturbations Radioelectriques (CISPR) standard, is used in certain countries. This research revolves around the steps taken to comply with the CISPR 11 and CISPR 22 standards. Different methods and materials were used in combinations and are tested to observe the improvement in bringing the device to comply with electromagnetic safety standards. Moreover, this research would aid others who are trying to design their own medical device to fruition. Thus, give basis for them to try and experiment with their own set of radiation shielding.