Testing Standards

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-810 is the ultimate certification to prove to the world how rugged a product really is. It's also a minimum requirement for Trenton Rugged™ computers.

MIL-STD-810 addresses a wide variety of environmental conditions and their associated test methods. Check out any of the blog posts below to learn more:

• Temperature
• Vibration
• Humidity
• Shock
• Sand & Dust
• Low Pressure (Altitude)
• Contamination By Fluids
• Solar Radiation

MIL-STD-461

MIL-STD-461 is all about electromagnetic interference limits for military equipment. It consists of undesired signals emitted by electronic equipment, including rugged computers. Part of this military standard tests for EMI, so there's no need to test it separately if you plan on going with that specific test method.

MIL-S-901

MIL-S-901 is a military specification designed for shipboard equipment under heavy stress. It consists of two levels: Grade A and B.

• Grade A: Equipment that is essential for combat and safety of the ship
• Grade B: Non-essential equipment for combat and safety of the ship

DO-160

Published by the RTCA (Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics), which is not a government regulation, this specific certification has been adopted by the FAA, EASA and others as a means of compliance for aerospace environmental testing.

UL

A global safety consulting and certification company out of Illinois and is one of the oldest testing agencies in the United States, established in 1894. This certification ensures that a rugged computer is safe to operate and has no adverse effects on the environment.

CE

Most widely recognized across Europe, the CE marking ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for rugged computers sold in or into the EEA (European Economic Area).

FCC

Another electromagnetic certification that ensures limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission for any rugged computers manufactured or sold in the United States.