NPFC - MIL-STD-461

scope:

Purpose. This standard establishes the documentation and design requirements for the control of the electromagnetic emission and susceptibility characteristics of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical equipment and subsystems (as defined herein) designed or procured for use by activities and agencies of the Department of Defense. Such equipment and subsystems may be used independently or as an integral part of other subsystems or systems.

Application. The requirements of this standard are applicable to the extent specified in the individual equipment or subsystem specification, contract or order. The applicability of the emission and susceptibility requirements are dependent upon the type of equipment or subsystems being procured for use in specific systems or platforms reveal that the requirements in this standard are not adequate for that procurement, they may be tailored by the procuring activity and incorporated into the request-for-proposal, specification, contract or order. In cases where a system or integrating contractor is required to prepare a detailed equipment or subsystem specification containing requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), including electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), electromagnetic (EM) radiation hazards, and so forth, the requirements of this standard shall be tailored as needed to achieve overall required system or platform performance. For equipment and subsystems in feasibility or advanced development stages of the acquisition process, the standard shall be used as a guide in formulating the appropriate requirements. Those requirements shall be used as a guide in formulating the appropriate requirements. Those requirements shall be enumerated in the individual equipment development or purchase description.

intended Use:

This standard is intended for use in the acquisition cycle of equipment and subsystems to specify the electromagnetic emission and susceptibility requirements for the control of EMI.