ECEXXX Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility in L T P C

Electronic System Design 3 0 0 3

Version No. 1.00

Prerequisite: Electromagnetic Theory and IC Design Technology.

Objectives:
To cover the practical aspects of noise and interference suppression and control in electronic circuits
for the engineer who is or will be involved in hardware design.
Expected Outcome:
After the completion of this course the students can be able to:
 Understand terminologies for EMI and EMC
 Analyze, understand, explain and quantify an EMC problem
 Design hardware to achieve the necessary isolation between RF stages
 Understand and reduce crosstalk coupling mechanisms
 Design a digital power bus to achieve the required noise budget
 Learn and understand ESD (electrostatic discharge)
 Aware of the different EMC regulations worldwide

Unit I EMI Environment

Sources of EMI, conducted and radiated EMI, Transient EMI, EMI-EMC Definitions and units of
parameters.
Unit II EMI Coupling Principles:
Conducted, Radiated and Transient Coupling, Common Impedance Ground Coupling, Radiated
Common Mode and Ground Loop Coupling, Radiated Differential Mode Coupling, Near Field
Cable to Cable Coupling, Power Mains and Power Supply Coupling.
Unit III EMI Measurements:
EMI SPECIFICATION / STANDARDS / LIMITS: Units of specifications, Civilian standards
Military standards. EMI Test Instruments/Systems, EMI Test, EMI Shielded Chamber, Open Area
Test Site, TEM Cell Antennas, Conductors Sensors/Injectors/Couplers, Military Test Method and
Procedures, Calibration Procedures.
Unit IV EMI Control Techniques
Shielding, Filtering, Grounding, Bonding, Isolation Transformer, Transient Suppressors, Cable
Routing, Signal Control, Component Selection and Mounting.
Unit V EMC Design of PCBS
PCB Traces Cross Talk, Impedance Control, Power Distribution Decoupling, Zoning, Motherboard
Designs and Propagation Delay Performance Models.

Textbooks :
rd
1. Bernhard Keiser, “Principles of Electromagnetic Compatibility", Artech House, 3 Ed, 1986.
2. Henry W. Ott, “Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems", John Wiley & Sons,
1988.
3. V.P. Kodali, “Engineering EMC Principles, Measurements and Technologies", IEEE Press,
1996.

Mode of Evaluation: CAT- I & II, Assignments/ Quiz, Term End Examination.

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