55032EN

55032EN refers to the European standard EN 55032, formally titled “Electromagnetic compatibility – Emission requirements for multimedia equipment”. The designation is often written with the standard number preceding the “EN” suffix, and it is used by manufacturers, testing laboratories, and regulatory bodies to identify the set of limits that apply to the radiated and conducted emissions of audio‑visual, information technology, and broadcasting equipment.

First published in 2006, EN 55032 superseded earlier national standards such as BS 7750 and VDE‑0889, consolidating emission requirements across the European Union. The standard defines measurement methods, test environments, and acceptance criteria for emissions in the frequency range from 9 kHz to 30 GHz. It is closely aligned with the international CISPR 32 specification, and the two documents are considered equivalent for compliance purposes.

EN 55032 is part of the broader EMC regulatory framework that also includes EN 61000‑4‑3 (radiated immunity) and EN 61000‑4‑6 (conducted immunity). Compliance with EN 55032 is mandatory for most consumer and professional multimedia devices placed on the EU market, and it is verified through type‑approval testing or self‑declaration of conformity.

Revisions of the standard, notably the 2015 amendment, introduced stricter limits for high‑frequency radio‑frequency emissions and clarified test procedures for devices that incorporate wireless functionalities. The ongoing harmonisation of EN 55032 with global EMC requirements continues to facilitate market access for manufacturers while ensuring that electromagnetic disturbances remain within acceptable levels for both users and surrounding equipment.