Whitepaper
EMCware: Comprehensive Software for EMC Testing
This application note describes AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation's emcware v4.0 software, a unified EMC test management platform covering all four test categories — Radiated Immunity, Conducted Immunity, Radiated Emissions, and Conducted Emissions — in a single package with over 500 pre-defined test setups. The Equipment List Manager allows users to store instrument information, calibration dates, and correction factors, and includes a library of over 300 pre-loaded equipment drivers. The software supports fully automated calibration and test procedures for immunity testing, with signal routing configuration presented as a visual block diagram and EUT monitoring available through National Instruments DAQ cards or other remote interfaces. A Report Event tool enables engineers to pause tests and investigate anomalies without losing data. For emissions testing, emcware supports pre-scan and final measurement workflows with built-in limit line management, ISM exception handling, and investigation tools. Reports can be exported to Word, Excel, or PDF formats. The note concludes by positioning emcware as a cost-effective alternative to competitors who sell each test category as a separate software package.