ElectroMagnetic Compatibility

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What you will Learn: 

You will learn the principles of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) as it applies to military and non-military compliance.

Abstract: 

The course introduces EMC compliance requirements and methods by which they can be tested. It covers techniques designers should use to improve compatibility.

Who should Attend: 

Designers, test engineers, quality assurance managers and others looking for ways to meet compliance.

COURSE OUTLINE:

Examples of EMI/EMC Case Histories

Basic Elements of EMI/EMC

Definition of EMI Terms and Units

• DeciBels 

• Conducted/Radiated EMI 

• Narrowband/Broadband EMI

Compliance Particulars

• MIL-STD-461
• Regulatory Agencies
• Certification Criteria
• Emission Limits
• Susceptibility Levels
• Immunity Levels

Test Setups and Procedures

• Facility Approval
• Radiated and Conducted Emission
• Radiated and Conducted Susceptibility
• Radiated and Conducted Immunity
• Electrostatic Discharge
• Transients and Surges

Design Particulars

• Fourier Review
• Predictions with Coupling Models

Equipment Level Applications

• Shielding Analysis
• Filter Design
• Grounding and Bonding
• Transient Protection

Spectral Analysis

Source, Coupling and Victim

Transmitter/Receiver EMI

• Transmitter EMI Characteristics

• Antenna and Propagation Loss

• Receiver EMI Characteristics

• EMI Suppression and Control

• Communication System Design for EMC

Equipment/System Level EMI Problems

• Sources of EMI

• Victims of EMI

• Coupling

Modes of EMI Coupling

• Differential Mode Conducted

• Common Mode Conducted

• Common Source Impedance Coupling

• Ground Loop Coupling

•  Radiated Coupling

Controlling EMI Coupling

Grounding for Control of EMI

• Grounding Considerations

• Single Point Ground

• Multipoint Ground

Ferrites

By Pass and Feed Through Capacitors

Filters

• Types of Filters

• Filter Selection

•  Out-of-band performance

•  Installation Guidelines

Isolation Transformers

Optical Isolators

Surge Suppressors

• Types

• Selection

•  Installation

Bonding

Radiated EMI Coupling

• Inductive Coupling

• Capacitive Coupling

• Twisted Wire Pairs

• Shielded Wire Pairs

Cable Selections and Routing

EMI Shielding

• Shielding Materials

• Controlling Leakage Through Apertures

• Controlling Leakage Through Seams

Diagnosing EMI Problems

Summary of EMI Fixes

Regulations and Standards

On Site Installation

• Compatibility
• Cable Routing
• Grounding
• Transient Protection

EMI Tests and Measurements

•  EMI Test Equipment

• EMI Test Facilities

• Conducted Emissions Testing

•  Conducted Susceptibility Testing

• Radiated Emissions Testing

•  Radiated Susceptibility Testing

Summary of EMC Design Considerations

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