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Electromagnetic Interference

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

EMI

Definition(s):

  An electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics/electrical equipment.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-101 Rev. 1
NIST SP 800-72

  Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, degrades, or otherwise limits the performance of user equipment.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8323 under Interference (electromagnetic) from USG FRP (2021) - Appendix E