An international conference to discuss strengthening electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards for future vehicles convenes in Korea, as electric and autonomous vehicles rapidly enter commercial use.
The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) under the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) are jointly hosting the IEC/CISPR/D and ISO/TC22/SC32/WG3 international meetings in Gangnam, Seoul, from the 4th through the 12th.
Technical committees under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which develop international standards for EMC measurement methods in the automotive and electronic components sectors, will participate in the meetings.
Approximately 70 experts from 12 countries including Korea, the United States, Japan, and China are expected to attend. Korea will be represented by 17 experts from industry, academia, and research institutes, including automakers and parts manufacturers, who plan to lead discussions on EMC international standards for future vehicles such as electric and autonomous cars.
Key topics include the introduction and validation of reverberation chamber (RVC) standards as next-generation testing facilities, and specialized immunity evaluation technologies for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) sensors used in autonomous driving.
Performance evaluation methods across four core areas will also be discussed: virtual testing simulation to shorten development periods, and EMI tolerance standards specifically for electric vehicles reflecting motor acceleration characteristics.
The Korean delegation submitted five technical contributions to actively incorporate domestic technologies into international standards, including improved EMC immunity measurement methods using wideband antennas capable of measuring the 360 MHz to 7.2 GHz range and multi-tone signals. Through these efforts, Korea aims to enhance test reproducibility for future vehicle electronic components and strengthen its global technology leadership by presenting concrete evaluation guidelines.
"With the expected expansion of electric and autonomous vehicles, the importance of safety standards to prevent malfunctions caused by electromagnetic interference in in-vehicle electronic equipment has never been higher," said Jeong Chang-rim, Director of the National Radio Research Agency. "We will actively support efforts to incorporate Korea-led technologies into international standards through this Seoul conference, securing technological leadership and strengthening global competitiveness."