Some basic information is provided here to complement details about the EMC society for newcomers to this field.

Electromagnetic compatibility involves understanding and the effects of both radiated and conducted electrical interference on equipment and biological systems.

The effects are quantified as either emission levels (at the source) or immunity thresholds (at the victim). The paths that links the two entities are studied in detail.

The following areas consider EMC aspects in their normal operation.

• Environmental surveyors.
• Manufacturers.
• Import / export.
• Defence.
• Aerospace.
• Regulatory bodies.
• Telecommunications carriers.
  

Several test houses and competent bodies operate in Australia to serve the above. Many public and private sector corporations operate their own "in-house" laboratories and centres of expertise.