Welcome to Pacific EMC

Formerly known as Darryl Ray EMC Consulting, LLC
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Darryl P. Ray Founder & Principal Consultant

Services Offered

  • EMC Design - Review of PCB schematics & layouts, enclosure design, mechanical construction, power supply selection and internal placement, internal and external cabling design, etc.
 
  • Mitigations  - Problem analysis, on site troubleshooting with a portable spectrum analyzer, prototype fixes, support design engineering on redesigns, EMC component vendor liaison, etc.
 
  • EMC Testing & Documentation - Perform testing at customer facility using customer supplied test equipment, testing oversight, generate test plans, review and generate test reports
 
  • Risk Analysis - Work with the design and test teams to address Risk Management as required by IEC 60601-1-2 4th edition
 
  • EMC Standards - Guidance and interpretation of numerous EMC standards and regulations. (e.g. demystifying the ESD test requirements on connectors per IEC 61000-4-2)
 
  • EMC Regulatory Engagement & Support - Provide support for FDA, FCC, Health Canada, CE Mark and other agency approvals. Provide guidance to FDA questions on 510(k) and PMA submissions
   
  • Training - Training your staff on EMC design, testing, IEC 60601-1-2, 4th edition and IEC TR 60601-4-2
 
  • EMC Lab Design, Construction and Setup - Anechoic chamber, shielded rooms & general lab design, vendor negotiations, project management, lab and test equipment setup, staff training, etc. ​​​

​Solutions for Manufacturers and Test Labs
We provide solutions for the challenges that manufacturers and test labs face frequently, such as;

  • Need help to determine the Essential Performance per IEC 60601-1? 
 
  • Need help with the Risk Management requirements of IEC 60601-1-2?
 
  • Ensure the labeling requirements of IEC 60601-1-2 are complied with?
 
  • Need a test plan to comply with IEC 60601-1-2?
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  •  What is IEC TR 60601-4-2 and how does it compare with IEC 60601-1-2? Do I need to meet both? Which regulators ask for compliance to IEC TR 60601-4-2?

Current Topics

  • IEC 60601-1-2, Edition 4.1 is published and now recognized by the FDA
 
  • IEC TR 60601-4-2:2016 - EMC Performance document for Medical Electrical Equipment and Systems. Compliance to this document will likely be asked for by some regulators.  Published May 2016 and is now a recognized consensus standard for the FDA. Training programs are available.

Pacific EMC                                  
Darryl@PacificEMC.com                                 
​925-487-0072