Entry requirements

120 credits including Several Variable Calculus, Transform Methods, Electromagnetism II.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Give examples on how electromagnetic noise is generated in large and small electrical systems
• Show theoretically how electromagnetic noise couples to a electrical system
• Explain how electromagnetic noise can be reduced in an electrical system using proper layout, shielding, grounding and filtering
• Describe and give practical examples of the problem of electromagnetic interference

Content

Introduction to ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) including a review of relevant electromagnetic theory

Sources of electromagnetic transients. High frequency response of electrical components. Coupling mechanisms of electromagnetic fields with lumped and distributed electrical circuits. Electromagnetic shielding and shielded cables. Surge protection components and filters; System design for ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and grounding.

Laboratory exercises: two laboratory exercises, (1) Testing and EMC standards, (2) Shielded cable.

Instruction

Lectures, lessons and laboratory works. Some of the course topics will be presented with table top experiments in the classroom. Hand in assignments can be given in those lectures.

Assessment

Written examination at the end of the course (4 credits). Passed laboratory courses (1 credit).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.