EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Crash Course

Course Description

"EMC: Electromagnetic Compatibility Crash Course" is an intermediate-level course offered by TUGrazX, designed to provide essential knowledge about electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) in today's high-frequency world. Led by international EMC experts David Pommerenke and Bernd Deutschmann, this course breaks down complex electromagnetic interference situations to highlight their causes and solutions. Students will gain a practical understanding of EMC principles, which are crucial for all aspects of circuit design in modern electronics.

What Students Will Learn

• The origins of electromagnetic interferences (EMI)
• Fundamental knowledge on controlling EMI
• Techniques for analysis in time and frequency domains
• Understanding of differential and common mode noise
• EMI filtering methods
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) principles and effects
• EMC-aware PCB design techniques
• Basic laboratory equipment and testing procedures
• International EMC regulations and standards

Pre-requisites

• High school graduation
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering
• Completion of bachelor's level lectures equivalent to 6.002x (circuit analysis and electromagnetics) is very helpful

Course Coverage

• Introduction to EMC and its importance
• Theory of galvanic, capacitive, inductive, and radiated coupling
• Time and frequency domain analysis
• Spectrum analysis
• EMI filtering methods
• EMC-aware PCB design
• Parasitic elements of components and lumped element models
• International EMC regulations
• Laboratory equipment and testing procedures
• ESD testing and emission measurements
• Accredited test house procedures

Who This Course Is For

• Electronics engineers
• Project managers involved in electronic product development
• Students pursuing degrees in electrical engineering or related fields
• Professionals working with high-frequency electronic devices
• Anyone interested in understanding and solving electromagnetic compatibility issues

Real-World Applications

• Designing electronic devices that comply with international EMC regulations
• Troubleshooting electromagnetic interference issues in existing products
• Improving the performance and reliability of electronic systems
• Reducing the number of prototypes needed in product development
• Understanding and mitigating EMC-related problems in various industries (e.g., telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics)
• Enhancing the overall quality and marketability of electronic products

Syllabus

Week 1 (Introduction):

• What is EMC and why it matters
• Theory of galvanic, capacitive, inductive, and radiated coupling
• Time and frequency domain awareness
• Spectrum analysis

Week 2 (EMC Design):

• Common EMI filtering methods
• EMC-aware PCB design
• Parasitic elements of components
• Creating simple lumped element models

Week 3 (EMC Testing):

• Purpose of international regulations
• Basic laboratory equipment
• ESD testing
• Emission measurements
• Procedure with an accredited test house