EMC Principles

This one-day course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge needed to make and integrate EMC design considerations early in the design cycle. The course will cover EMC fundamentals, including Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Susceptibility (EMS), application of practical design methods, regulatory requirements, and simulation techniques.
Delegates will be introduced to engineering simulation tools and learn how to use these to predict and assess EMC behaviour, troubleshoot, and optimise designs before developing prototypes. Industry leading software for electromagnetic design will be used to demonstrate fast and accurate solutions, showcasing continuous innovation through intuitive and streamlined workflows and bespoke automation.
On completion of the course, delegates will have a good understanding of EMC principles, enabling them to improve product reliability and meet EMC regulatory standards during physical testing.

Module 1 – Introduction to EMC

Introducing EMC and defining key concepts such as EMI, emissions, susceptibility, and a review of the historical context and evolution of EMC standards.

Module 2 – Sources of EMI

An exploration of various sources of EMI, from both external and internal sources. Delegates will learn to identify common EMI sources and understand how interference is generated and propagated.

Module 3 – Basic Electromagnetic Theory

This module delivers an overview of the fundamental principles of electromagnetics as they relate to EMC. Key concepts include electric and magnetic fields, wave propagation, and the skin effect. Delegates will gain an understanding into how these principles apply to EMC challenges in practical designs.

Module 4 – Regulatory Requirements

This section will provide an overview of EMC standards and regulations across different industries, and cover various EMC testing procedures, including radiated and conducted emissions testing.

Module 5 – Design Guides

This module focusses on design guides, covering grounding and shielding methods, filtering and decoupling techniques, as well as best practices for cable management.

Module 6 – EMC Simulation

The final module introduces simulation as a tool for improving design for EMC. Various simulation techniques will be introduced, and the basics of setting up and solving EMC simulations, interpreting results, and how to gain design insight will be presented.