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EMIs can refer to several concepts depending on the field. The most common meanings are electromagnetic interference, equated monthly installments, and the European Monetary Institute.

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is any disturbance generated by an external source that affects an electrical circuit or electronic device. EMI can degrade signal quality, cause functional errors, or reduce performance in electronics and communication systems. Common sources include switching power supplies, radio transmitters, motors, and natural phenomena such as lightning. EMI is assessed and controlled through standards and testing programs, with organizations such as CISPR and national regulators providing limits and measurement methods for both conducted and radiated interference.

Equated monthly installments (EMIs) are fixed payments made at regular intervals to repay a loan over a specified tenure. Each installment typically covers both principal and interest, yielding predictable budgeting for borrowers. The size of the EMI depends on the loan amount, interest rate, and repayment period. EMIs are widely used for consumer loans, car loans, mortgages, and other financed purchases. Advantages include simplicity and steady cash flow planning; disadvantages can include higher total interest costs relative to shorter terms and penalties for late or early repayment.

European Monetary Institute (EMI) was the precursor institution to the European Central Bank (ECB). Established in 1994, the EMI prepared for the transition to the euro and the creation of the Eurosystem. It operated until 1998, when its responsibilities were absorbed by the ECB as part of establishing economic and monetary union in the European Union.