"Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is an engineering discipline often identified as "black magic." This belief exists because the fundamental mechanisms on how radio frequency (RF) energy is developed within a printed circuit board (PCB) is not well understood by practicing engineers. Rigorous mathematical analysis is not required to design a PCB. Using basic EMC theory and converting complex concepts into simple analogies helps engineers understand the mitigation process that deters EMC events from occurring. This user-friendly reference covers a broad spectrum of information never before published, and is as fluid and comprehensive as the first edition. The simplified approach to PCB design and layout is based on real-life experience, training, and knowledge. Printed Circuit Board Techniques for EMC Compliance, Second Edition will help prevent the emission or reception of unwanted RF energy generated by components and interconnects, thus achieving acceptable levels of EMC for electrical equipment. It prepares one for complying with stringent domestic and international regulatory requirements. Also, it teaches how to solve complex problems with a minimal amount of theory and math. Essential topics discussed include: * Introduction to EMC * Interconnects and I/O * PCB basics * Electrostatic discharge protection * Bypassing and decoupling * Backplanes-Ribbon Cables-Daughter Cards * Clock Circuits-Trace Routing-Terminations * Miscellaneous design techniques This rules-driven book-formatted for quick access and cross-reference-is ideal for electrical and EMC engineers, consultants, technicians, and PCB designers regardless of experience or educational background." Sponsored by: IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility Society

This accessible, new reference work shows how and why RF energy iscreated within a printed circuit board and the manner in whichpropagation occurs. With lucid explanations, this book enablesengineers to grasp both the fundamentals of EMC theory and signalintegrity and the mitigation process needed to prevent an EMCevent. Author Montrose also shows the relationship between time andfrequency domains to help you meet mandatory compliancerequirements placed on printed circuit boards. Using real-world examples the book features: Clear discussions, without complex mathematical analysis, offlux minimization concepts Extensive analysis of capacitor usage for variousapplications Detailed examination of components characteristics with variousgrounding methodologies, including implementation techniques An in-depth study of transmission line theory A careful look at signal integrity, crosstalk, andtermination

When designing an electronic circuit it is necessary to take a number of precautions to ensure that its EMC performance requirements can be met. Trying to fix the EMC performance once the circuit has been designed and built will be far more difficult and costly. There are a number of areas that can be addressed during the circuit design and PCB layout stage to ensure that the EMC performance is optimized: -PCB Circuit design -PCB Circuit partitioning-PCB Grounding-PCB Routing-EMC Filters-I/O Filtering and ShieldingBy adopting these precautions, the EMC performance of PCB layout can be greatly enhanced

Proper design of printed circuit boards can make the difference between a product passing emissions requirements during the first cycle or not. Traditional EMC design practices have been simply rule-based, that is, a list of rules-of-thumb are presented to the board designers to implement. When a particular rule-of-thumb is difficult to implement, it is often ignored. After the product is built, it will often fail emission requirements and various time consuming and costly add-ons are then required. Proper EMC design does not require advanced degrees from universities, nor does it require strenuous mathematics. It does require a basic understanding of the underlying principles of the potential causes of EMC emissions. With this basic understanding, circuit board designers can make trade-off decisions during the design phase to ensure optimum EMC design. Consideration of these potential sources will allow the design to pass the emissions requirements the first time in the test laboratory. A number of other books have been published on EMC. Most are general books on EMC and do not focus on printed circuit board is intended to help EMC engineers and design design. This book engineers understand the potential sources of emissions and how to reduce, control, or eliminate these sources. This book is intended to be a 'hands-on' book, that is, designers should be able to apply the concepts in this book directly to their designs in the real-world.

The Circuit Designer’s Companion covers the theoretical aspects and practices in analogue and digital circuit design. Electronic circuit design involves designing a circuit that will fulfill its specified function and designing the same circuit so that every production model of it will fulfill its specified function, and no other undesired and unspecified function. This book is composed of nine chapters and starts with a review of the concept of grounding, wiring, and printed circuits. The subsequent chapters deal with the passive and active components of circuitry design. These topics are followed by discussions of the principles of other design components, including linear integrated circuits, digital circuits, and power supplies. The remaining chapters consider the vital role of electromagnetic compatibility in circuit design. These chapters also look into safety, design of production, testability, reliability, and thermal management of the designed circuit. This book is of great value to electrical and design engineers.

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Presents simple techniques for designing and laying out circuits that meet the most stringent domestic and international regulations on electromagnetic compatibility for high technology products. Includes sample designs in every stage of the product development cycle, information on the latest suppression techniques, and a checklist of layout techniques. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR