This course provides the essential understanding for the reliable design and operation of electrical/electronics equipment and systems employed in several markets (for example consumer, automotive, aerospace). The knowledge acquired in this course helps managing EMC and achieving EMC compliance with specifications and standards (a legal requirement to sell or operate electronic equipment or systems within the European Economic Area.

After completion this course, students will be able to understand the basic concepts of EMC, and will know the basic techniques for improving the design of electrical and electronic products.

Fundamentals of electromagnetics and digital and analogue electronics.

Overview of the history of EMC; the ¿language¿ of EMC; EMC requirements.
Frequency analysis concepts, including signal spectra, broadcast bands, spectrum
Analyzers.
Frequency-dependent nature of circuit components; crosstalk; shielding.
Radiated emissions and susceptibility.
EMC antennas and measurement facilities.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Measurements demonstrations and case studies. Seminars of industry specialists in design and testing of electronic products.

Henry W. Ott "Noise Reduction Techniques in Electronic Systems,"2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1988.

Written examination plus oral discussion.