Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (Wiley Series in Microwave And Optical Engineering)
A Landmark text thoroughly updated, including a new CD
As digital devices continue to be produced at increasingly lowercosts and with higher speeds, the need for effectiveelectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design practices has becomemore critical than ever to avoid unnecessary costs in bringingproducts into compliance with governmental regulations. The SecondEdition of this landmark text has been thoroughly updated andrevised to reflect these major developments that affect bothacademia and the electronics industry. Readers familiar with theFirst Edition will find much new material, including:
* Latest U.S. and international regulatory requirements
* PSpice used throughout the textbook to simulate EMC analysissolutions
* Methods of designing for Signal Integrity
* Fortran programs for the simulation of Crosstalk supplied on aCD
* OrCAD(r) PSpice(r) Release 10.0 and Version 8 Demo Editionsoftware supplied on a CD
* The final chapter on System Design for EMC completelyrewritten
* The chapter on Crosstalk rewritten to simplify themathematics
Detailed, worked-out examples are now included throughout the text.In addition, review exercises are now included following thediscussion of each important topic to help readers assess theirgrasp of the material. Several appendices are new to this editionincluding Phasor Analysis of Electric Circuits, The ElectromagneticField Equations and Waves, Computer Codes for Calculating thePer-Unit-Length Parameters and Crosstalk of MulticonductorTransmission Lines, and a SPICE (PSPICE) tutorial.
Now thoroughly updated, the Second Edition of Introduction toElectromagnetic Compatibility remains the textbook of choice foruniversity/college EMC courses as well as a reference for EMCdesign engineers.
An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all theproblems in the book is available from the Wiley editorialdepartment.
Why Read This Book
You should read this book if you need a rigorous, engineering‑level foundation in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) that connects theory to practical design and testing. You will learn how to predict and control emissions, use PSpice for EMC simulations, and apply shielding, grounding, and filtering strategies to bring products into regulatory compliance.
Who Will Benefit
Embedded systems and firmware engineers, hardware designers, and EMC test engineers with some circuit and signals background who need to design low‑EMI products and pass regulatory testing.
Level: Advanced — Prerequisites: Undergraduate circuit theory, basic electromagnetics (fields and waves), signals and systems (Fourier/transforms), and familiarity with PCB layout and basic instrumentation.
Key Takeaways
- Predict EMI coupling and emissions using field and circuit models
- Design effective grounding, bonding, and shielding strategies for PCBs and enclosures
- Simulate common EMC problems and mitigation techniques using PSpice
- Specify and apply filters, surge protection, and suppression components to meet conducted and radiated limits
- Plan and interpret EMC measurement setups and certification tests against international standards
- Integrate EMC best practices into PCB layout and system‑level design to reduce rework and compliance costs
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility and Regulatory Requirements
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Fields and Waves for EMC
- Transmission Lines, Cables, and Signal Propagation
- Coupling Mechanisms: Conducted, Radiated, and Common‑Mode Coupling
- Circuit Models for EMC and Equivalent Networks
- Grounding, Bonding, and Power Distribution Considerations
- Shielding Theory, Materials, and Enclosure Design
- Filters, Surge Protection, and EMI Suppression Components
- Printed Circuit Board Layout and Signal Integrity for EMC
- Measurement Techniques: Receivers, Spectrum Analyzers, Chambers, and Probes
- EMC Standards, Regulatory Frameworks, and Compliance Strategies
- Modeling and Simulation of EMC Problems with PSpice
- Design for EMC: Case Studies and Practical Mitigation Methods
Languages, Platforms & Tools
How It Compares
Covers similar theoretical ground as Henry Ott's Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering but reads more like a classroom textbook with broader PSpice examples; more practical, test‑focused alternatives include Tim Williams' EMC for Product Designers.
