Teaching staff
- Frank Leferink
- Niek Moonen (contact person)
- Tom Hartman
- Daria Nemashkalo
Offered in
Quartile 3 (Q3)
Course description
An electronic system that functions compatibly with other electronic systems without producing or being susceptible to electromagnetic interference is said to be electromagnetically compatible with its environment. The objective of this course is to recognize and understand Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges.
EMC challenges occur across numerous critical application areas. Examples of non-compliance include mobile telephones (GSM) interfering with pacemakers or aircraft avionics, broadcast stations disrupting automotive engine management systems, or switching noise in power converters affecting sensitive control circuits. Key application domains where EMC is essential include Power Electronics, Electrical Transportation (automotive, aviation and maritime), Telecommunication and integrated circuit design.
Knowledge of unwanted electromagnetic phenomena, interferences, understand unwanted coupling and to be able to find possible interference mitigation measures. Where understanding the connection between fundamental EM phenomena and real physical situation is the main objective.
In this course, you'll learn to recognize non-ideal behaviors in electronic components and explore ESD phenomena, shielding strategies, and methods to control conducted EMI. Additionally, you'll gain insights into minimizing crosstalk effects, reducing radiated EMI emissions, and enhancing system immunity. CM and DM EMI issues, along with the role of Transfer Impedance in EMC design, will also be covered. This course provides a comprehensive foundation for navigating the intricacies of EMC in electronic design.
Content
The course covers the following fundamental topics: transmission lines, radiation and coupling mechanisms, parasitic elements of components, crosstalk, filters, and shielding techniques. Several demonstrations and case studies from various application domains will be presented during the lectures to illustrate practical EMC design principles.
Study material
C.R. Paul "Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility" IBSN: 978-0471549277 (1st print); 978-0471755005 (2nd print); or 978-1119404347 (3rd print).
Examination
- Exam
- Practical report
- Assignments
More information
More information on the course can be found on Osiris.