Powering the Medical Power Supply with Medical EMC 4th Edition (IEC 60601-1-2:2014)

Business Wire India
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 2014 published the updated revision of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for medical devices, the IEC 60601-1-2:2014, so called 4th edition, with an effective date of April 1, 2017. This revision makes changes to immunity requirements and the analysis of risk management for electromagnetic disturbances of medical devices, in order to make them safer for use in three intended environmental categories as explained below.


With the roles that power supplies play in medical devices, it is important for Delta to help Design Engineers achieve the most efficient and expeditious way for their designs to meet the 4th edition standard for medical systems and devices. The 3rd edition standard requirements are based on the purpose of the equipment, rather than the environment that it was intended to be used in. The 4th edition standard requirements are broken down into three intended use environmental categories:
 

1. Professional Healthcare: Hospitals, clinics, other medical facilities
2. Home Healthcare: Homes, public spaces
3. Special Environments: Military installations, industrial zones

These categories more accurately define the operation of medical devices and systems in everyday life, where devices, such as mobile devices or other equipment, may be operating concurrently. Alongside intended use environmental categories, comes new “Intended Use” and “Normal Use” definitions, where:
 

• Intended use is for the intended medical purpose
• Normal use is for purposes such as transportation, maintenance, standby

Beyond use within environmental categories, technical changes within 4th edition include:
 

• Immunity test level increases
• Changes to Immunity testing
• Expansion of Risk Management

 
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Delta Group, founded in 1971, is the global leader in power and thermal management solutions. Our mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” focuses our role in addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider, Delta's businesses encompass power electronics, energy management, and smart green life. Delta has sales offices worldwide with R&D centers and manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, USA, Europe, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, India, Mexico and Brazil.

Throughout its history, Delta Group has received many global awards and recognition for its business milestones, innovative technology and corporate social responsibility. Since 2011, Delta has been selected as a member of the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World) for 3 consecutive years. In 2013 it was also included in the DJSI Emerging Markets Index and ranked first in six criteria among DJSI’s World-leading Electronic Equipment, Instrument and Component Companies segment.

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