National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS)

Department of Electrical Engineering

EE845: Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference (EMC/EMI)

Course Code: EE-845 Semester: Fall 2017
Credit Hours: 3+0 Prerequisite Codes: EE-201 Electromagnetic field theory (3+0),
EE-342 Microwave Engineering (3+1)
Instructor: Dr. Nosherwan Shoaib Students Batch: MSEE-RF&MW-8/7S
Office: B-205, 1st floor, RIMMS Telephone: +925190852561
Lecture Days: Monday/Thursday E-mail: nosherwan.shoaib@seecs.edu.pk
Class Room: CR-21/22 Consulting Hours: During office hours (9am-5pm)
Lab Engineer: Ahmed Shafqat Lab Engineer ahmed.shafqat@seecs.edu.pk
Email:
Knowledge Electrical, RF & Updates on LMS: On Required Basis
Group: Microwave

Course Description:

EMC is concerned with the Generation, Transmission, and Reception of Electromagnetic Energy. These three aspects of
the EMC problem form the basic framework of any EMC design. The subject of EMC is as important a sub-discipline of
electrical engineering (EE) as other more traditional subjects such as electric circuit analysis and electronics. The prerequisites
are the completion of the basic undergraduate electrical engineering courses in electric circuit analysis, signals and systems,
electronics, and electromagnetic fields. This course builds on those basic skills, principles, and concepts and applies them to
the design of modern electronic systems so that these systems will operate compatibly with other electronic systems and also
comply with various governmental regulations on radiated and conducted electromagnetic emissions. In essence, EMC deals
with interference and the prevention of it through a compatible design of electronic systems.
This course is also concerned with the design of electronic systems such that interference from or to that system will be
minimized. The emphasis will be on digital electronic systems. An electronic system that is able to function compatibly
with other electronic systems and not produce or be susceptible to interference is said to be electromagnetically
compatible with its environment. A system is electromagnetically compatible with its environment if it satisfies three
criteria:
1. It does not cause interference with other systems.
2. It is not susceptible to emissions from other systems.
3. It does not cause interference with itself.
Designing for EMC is not only important for the desired functional performance; the device must also meet legal requirements
in virtually all countries of the world before it can be sold. Designing an electronic product to perform a new and exciting
function is a waste of effort if it cannot be placed on the market! EMC design techniques and methodology have become
as integral part of a design as, for example, digital design. Consequently the material in this course has become a fundamental
part of an electrical engineers background.

Course Outcomes/Objectives:

Some of the more difficult and frustrating problems faced by design engineers concerns electromagnetic compatibility and
regulatory compliance issues. Most engineers are not well equipped to handle these problems because the subject is not
normally taught in engineering schools. Solutions to EMC problems are often found by trial and error with little or no
understanding of the theory involved. Such efforts are very time consuming, and the solutions are often unsatisfactory.
This situation is unfortunate, because most of the principles involved are simple and can be explained by elementary
physics. This course is intended to remedy that situation. It addresses practical aspects of electromagnetic compatibility
engineering, covering both emission and immunity. The concepts presented in this book are applicable to both analog and
digital circuits operating from below audio frequencies up to the GHz range. Emphasis is on the cost-effective EMC
designs, with the amount and complexity of the mathematics kept to a minimum. A student who will successfully complete
this course should obtain the knowledge necessary to design electronic equipment that is compatible with the
electromagnetic environment and compliant with national and international EMC regulations.

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Department of Electrical Engineering

CLO Description BT PLOs

Level
1. Comprehend the basic concepts of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and its C2 1
requirements for electronic systems
2. Good understanding of the fundamental concepts related to signal spectra and C4 2
working principles of spectrum analyzer
3. Detailed understanding of the conducted and radiated emissions and susceptibility, C4 2
crosstalk and shielding concepts
4. Usage of radiated and conducted emission and immunity measurement instruments P3 5
Key: Remembering (C1), Understanding (C2), Applying (C3), Analyzing (C4), Evaluating (C5), Creating (C6)

Mapping of CLOs to Program Learning Outcomes

PLOs/CLOs CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4

PLO 1 (Engineering Knowledge)
PLO 2 (Problem Analysis)
PLO 3 (Design/Development of Solutions)
PLO 4 (Investigation)
PLO 5 (Modern tool usage)
PLO 6 (The Engineer and Society)
PLO 7 (Environment and Sustainability)
PLO 8 (Ethics)
PLO 9 (Individual and Team Work)
PLO 10 (Communication)
PLO 11 (Project Management)
PLO 12 (Lifelong Learning)

Mapping of CLOs to Assessment Modules

Assessments/CLOs CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4

Quizzes: 10%
Assignments: 10%
OHT-1: 15%
OHT-2: 15%
End Semester Exam:40%

Books:
Text Book: Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility by Clayton Paul, 2nd Ed, 2006
Reference Designing Electronic Systems for EMC, William G. Duff, 2011
Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering by Henry Ott. 2009
EMC for Product Designers by T. Williams, 3rd Ed. 2001

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Department of Electrical Engineering

Main Topics to be Covered:

Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
EMC Requirements for Electronic Systems
Signal SpectraRelationship between Time Domain and Frequency Domain
Conducted Emissions, Radiated Emissions and Susceptibility
Antenna for EMC-EMI
Crosstalk, Shielding, System Design for EMC

Lecture Breakdown:
Week. Topics Sections Lectures
1 Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Aspects of EMC
History of EMC
Examples
Electrical Dimensions and Waves
Decibels and Common EMC Units
Power Loss in Cables
Signal Source Specification
2 EMC Requirements for Electronic Systems
Governmental Requirements
Requirements for Commercial Products Marketed
in the United States
Requirements for Commercial Products Marketed
outside the United States
Requirements for Military Products Marketed in the United States
3 EMC Requirements for Electronic Systems
Additional Product Requirements
Radiated Susceptibility (Immunity)
Conducted Susceptibility (Immunity)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Requirements for Commercial Aircraft
Requirements for Commercial Vehicles
Design Constraints for Products
Advantages of EMC Design
4 Signal SpectraRelationship between Time Domain and
Frequency Domain Periodic Signals
The Fourier Series Representation of Periodic Signals
Response of Linear Systems to Periodic Input Signals
Important Computational Techniques
5 Signal SpectraRelationship between Time Domain and
Frequency Domain Periodic Signals
Spectra of Digital Waveforms
The Spectrum of Trapezoidal (Clock) Waveforms
Spectral Bounds for Trapezoidal Waveforms
Effect of Rise/Fall time on Spectral Content
Bandwidth of Digital Waveforms
Effect of Repetition Rate and Duty Cycle
6 Spectrum Analyzers
Basic Principles
Peak versus Quasi-Peak versus Average
Representation of Nonperiodic Waveforms
The Fourier Transform
Response of Linear Systems to Nonperiodic Inputs

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Representation of Random (Data) Signals

Use of SPICE (PSPICE) in Fourier Analysis
7 OHT-1
8 Transmission Lines and signal Integrity
9 Non-Ideal Behavior of Components
10 Conducted Emissions and Susceptibility
Measurement of Conducted Emissions
The Line Impedance Stabilization Network (LISN)
Common- and Differential-Mode Currents Again
Power Supply Filters
Basic Properties of Filters
A Generic Power Supply Filter Topology
Effect of Filter Elements on Common- and
Differential-Mode Currents
Separation of Conducted Emissions into Common and
Differential-Mode Components for Diagnostic Purposes
11 Power Supply and Filter Placement
12 Antennas for EMC-EMI
13 OHT-2
14,15 Radiated Emissions and Susceptibility
Simple Emission Models for Wires and PCB Lands
Differential-Mode versus Common-Mode Currents
Differential-Mode Current Emission Model
Common-Mode Current Emission Model
Current Probes
Experimental Results
16 Crosstalk, Shielding
17 System Design for EMC
18 System Design for EMC
19 End Semester Exam

Weightage:
Quizzes: 10 %
Assignments: 05 %
OHT-1 & OHT-2: 30%
Presentation: 10%
Lab Activity/ 05% (EMC-EMI Lab)
Assignments:
End Semester Exam: 40%

Grading Policy:
Quiz Policy: The quizzes will be unannounced and normally last for 15-20 minutes. The question framed
is to test the concepts involved in last few lectures. Number of quizzes that will be used for
evaluation is at the instructors discretion. Grading for quizzes will be on a fixed scale of 0 to
10. A score of 10 indicates an exceptional attempt towards the answer and a score of 1
indicates your answer is entirely wrong but you made a reasonable effort towards the solution.
Scores in between indicate very good (8-9), good (6-7), satisfactory (4-5), and poor (2-3)
attempt. Failure to make a reasonable effort to answer a question scores a 0.

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Department of Electrical Engineering

Assignment Policy: In order to develop comprehensive understanding of the subject, assignments will be given.
Late assignments will not be accepted / graded. All assignments will count towards the total
(No best-of policy). The students are advised to do the assignment themselves. Copying of
assignments is highly discouraged and violations will be dealt with severely by referring any
occurrences to the disciplinary committee. The questions in the assignment are meant to be
challenging to give students confidence and extensive knowledge about the subject matter and
enable them to prepare for the exams.
Lab Conduct: Lab attendance and performance will be graded
Plagiarism: SEECS maintains a zero tolerance policy towards plagiarism. While collaboration in this
course is highly encouraged, you must ensure that you do not claim other peoples work/ ideas
as your own. Plagiarism occurs when the words, ideas, assertions, theories, figures, images,
programming codes of others are presented as your own work. You must cite and acknowledge
all sources of information in your assignments. Failing to comply with the SEECS plagiarism
policy will lead to strict penalties including zero marks in assignments and referral to the
academic coordination office for disciplinary action.

Tools / Software Requirement:

CST,HFSS,ADS and MATLAB

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