Jaguar Land Rover opens EMC laboratory for electrified, connected future

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Jaguar Land Rover is gearing up for an electrified and connected future by opening a new testing facility dedicated to testing electrical and radio interference for next-gen vehicles.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is EMC?

    EMC or electromagnetic compatibility, is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function correctly in their electromagnetic environment.
  • What vehicle features can be tested for EMC?

    Automotive features that can be tested for EMC are things like Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, 4G, 5G, adaptive cruise control, wireless charging, and blind spot monitoring.
  • Located in Gaydon in the UK, the British automotive marque’s new Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory will ensure future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity and electronics.

    EMC, explained the Tata Motors-owned brand, is a critical aspect of vehicle performance. It is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function correctly in their electromagnetic environment. It works by limiting the unintentional generation, propagation, and reception of electromagnetic energy to reduce the risk of unwanted effects such as electromagnetic interference.

    In this new facility, things like Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, 4G, 5G, adaptive cruise control, wireless charging, and blind spot monitoring, are tested for EMC. The assessments are done by using two anechoic chambers: an electrically “quiet” rolling road that enables engineers to test vehicles at speed, as well as equipment to assess the performance of individual components, such as batteries or electric motors.

    The new Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to undergo a bespoke testing program at the said in-house facility.

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    “The importance of testing our vehicles for electromagnetic compatibility cannot be underestimated. Opening this new testing facility is an important step forward for the business and it will play a crucial role in helping us deliver quality, legal, and customer satisfaction,” said Jaguar Land Rover Electromagnetics and Compliance Senior Manager Peter Phillips.

    With industry advances set to increase the number of electric powertrains and the range of digital and cloud-based services on vehicles, from Software-Over-The-Air updates to autonomous technology, testing for EMC is crucial to delivering quality, legal, and customer satisfaction. This new facility demonstrates Jaguar Land Rover’s commitment to giving customers the most advanced in-vehicle connectivity as the business accelerates electrification through its Reimagine strategy.

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