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Do lithium batteries comply with the EMC Directive?

EN standards Examples Lithium batteries are designed with high-frequency impedance and electromagnetic interference, due to the rapidly changing current and voltage. Therefore, lithium batteries must comply with the EMC Directive as it could cause significant disturbance to other electrical devices.

Are lithium batteries EMC compliant?

Some of the AC adapters that need to be tested include AC adapters for printers, mobile phones and laptops. Lithium batteries are designed with very high-frequency impedance because of fast-changing voltage and current. Lithium batteries are therefore required to attain EMC compliance as they can cause significant harm to devices and gadgets.

What is EMC testing?

EMC testing assesses how a device that contains lithium-ion batteries responds to a high level of electromagnetic interference (EMI), and whether the device itself creates EMI that may cause malfunctions in nearby devices. We offer EMC testing services for battery packs and cordless power tool chargers.

Does the batteries directive apply to battery packs?

According to the document “QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE BATTERIES DIRECTIVE (2006/66/EC) » published by the EU Commission (page 23), the Batteries Directive applies also to battery packs. Lithium-ion batteries, which contain electronic modules and which are subject to the EMC directive 2014/30/EU, must be approved and must wear the CE marking.

Can lithium ion batteries be used in electric vehicles?

Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hybrid and full Electric Vehicles may have Voltage larger than 60V. Therefore the approach of a battery used in an EV should consider the hazard of Electrical Shock which characterize these batteries. The following prevention measures should be taken when approaching a high voltage battery or rescue a victim.

Are lithium ion batteries sealed?

In normal conditions of use, the Lithium-Ion battery is a sealed article. Lithium-ion Batteries are manufactured in accordance with very strict quality and safety standards. Access to these quality standards can be obtained by contacting directly the battery manufacturer.