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Session 1 – EMC Concepts: Case studies of Passive Components, Power Distribution Network, and EMC Filters

This session begins with a case study of passive circuit components including the PCB trace itself. The non-ideal models of resistors, capacitors, inductors and PCB traces are represented by a specific RLC network consisting of the intended component and the parasitics. We will show that a PCB trace has the same impedance signature as an inductor and effectively constitutes the fourth passive circuit component.

Session 2 – Developing a practical EMC pre-compliance test laboratory and key diagnostic tools/methodology

This session covers lessons learned from developing test, measurement and diagnostic laboratories.  This past experience comes from developing accredited EMC laboratories for industry and diagnosing EMC issues in a wide range of industries and product types.

There are significant cost and time savings with upfront test and diagnostic activity of new product development.  Pre-compliance testing enables these savings when applied effectively.  Developing pre-compliance and diagnostic test capabilities with low budgets will help small companies or corporate teams justify and create their own in-house capability.  Having a capital plan for upgrading the lab capabilities will enable continued growth and expertise to meet the demands and emerging trends of new technologies.  We will identify must-have diagnostic tools and a mindset for testing and troubleshooting product EMC failures quickly.

Session 3 – Practical and applied simulation examples (EMC test models, PDN analysis, PCB design rule checker)

Practical EMC simulations are an important part of successful EMC designs.  Effective models don’t need to be perfect and can be simulated in a reasonable amount of time.  In this session we will see examples of EMC test models in Dassault Systeme’s CST Studio and how they can be used to help prevent and understand EMC issues.

We will also look at Power Delivery Network (PDN) analysis from the EMC perspective.  A poor PDN design can contribute to EMC issues such as radiated emissions and board resonances can amplify even the smallest signals into system level failures.  We can use simulation tools to evaluate the PDN and make improvements to decoupling and power plane designs.

Session 4 – Switch-mode power supplies: EMC Design, Diagnostics & Emissions Control

Power conversion is one of the bigger challenges facing the EMC Engineer.  In this session we will review common design issues that lead to emissions failures and measurement techniques to isolate the root cause.

We will explain Schematic and PCB layout techniques to mitigate emissions issues.  The three main sections of power converters will be discussed (Input section, switch node and Output section).  In addition, we will share some of the tools and techniques we have used successfully to isolate problem areas of the circuit and correct performance issues that cause EMC failures.