Washington Laboratories Provides RTCA DO-160 Compliant EMC Testing for Aerospace Electronics

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Washington Laboratories (WLL), a testing laboratory that provides EMC, environmental, product safety, RF, wireless, and regulatory compliance testing services, provides DO-160 and environmental testing capabilities to support aerospace manufacturers in qualifying airborne electronic equipment for electromagnetic compatibility and regulatory compliance.

The laboratory provides RTCA DO-160 testing for aircraft electronics and avionics, supporting compliance with DO-160E, DO-160F, and the latest DO-160G standard. Its capabilities help manufacturers verify that airborne systems can operate reliably in electromagnetic environments while meeting aerospace certification requirements.

Washington Laboratories performs the EMC-related sections of RTCA DO-160, including radiated and conducted radio frequency susceptibility, radio frequency emissions, audio frequency conducted susceptibility, induced signal susceptibility, lightning-induced transient susceptibility, lightning direct effects, electrostatic discharge (ESD), magnetic effect, power input, and voltage spike testing. These evaluations help determine whether avionics and airborne electronic systems can withstand electromagnetic disturbances without affecting performance.

The laboratory also supports complementary EMC testing for military and commercial products through standards such as MIL-STD-810 and IEC 60068, where applicable, enabling manufacturers to address broader qualification requirements for aerospace and regulated applications.

Washington Laboratories works with customers to determine the applicable EMC test requirements for their products, develop project-specific test plans, conduct compliance testing, and provide detailed test reports to support aerospace certification and regulatory documentation.

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