Question 17/V - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of
telecommunications networks and equipment
(New Question)

CCITT should establish Recommendations on the overall subject of
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) to guide equipment designers and
network operators on all aspects of this subject. Some separate parts
will be studied under other specialized Questions in CCITT Study Group V
(e.g. lightning surge disturbances, conducted and radiated radio-
frequency interference). Other parts, (e.g. electrostatic discharges,
mains-borne transients) will be studied only under this Question.

CCITT should:

1) study emission control factors, e.g., longitudional conversion
losses in telecommunications lines, screening factors, signal pulse mask
characteristics.

2) examine the immunity requirements of telecommunication equipment to
limit malfunction and transmission quality degradation due to external
interference.

The work under this Question should assist in harmonizing liaison on EMC
work between CCITT, CCIR (Study Group 1), IEC and other international
organizations to ensure the maximum participation of Telecommunication
Administrations with the minimum overlap or duplication.