Course detail
Electromagnetic Compatibility
FEKT-BPC-EMCAcad. year: 2018/2019
Introduction to EMC, history, basic concepts and problems. EMI signal sources, natural and man-made EM environment, disturbing signals. Coupling mechanisms of EMI signals, arts of coupling, radiated emission. Filtering, isolation and suppression, EMI reduction techniques, EMC filters. EM shielding, shielding effectiveness, magnetic shielding, cable shield. EMI measurements, EMS testing, methods and instruments. EMC standards and regulations, international, national and military standards. Selected EMC problems. Practical training in EMC university test laboratory. Excurssion to the professional EMC test laboratories.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The graduate is able (1) understand basic the fundamentals of EMC, basic concepts and problems of EMC. He or she is able to identify (2) EMI signal sources of disturbing signals, coupling mechanisms of EMI signals, arts of coupling, radiated emission. He or she is able to design (3) filtering, isolation and suppression of Emi signals. The graduate is able to use (4) techniques for EMI reduction, EMC filtering, EM shielding, shielding effectiveness, magnetic shielding and cable shield. The graduate is able to (5) provide EMI measurements, EMS testing and used methods and instruments according to EMC standards and regulations, international, national and military standards.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the secondary school level is required.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
DŘÍNOVSKÝ, J., FRÝZA, T., SVAČINA, J., KEJÍK, Z., RŮŽEK, V., ZACHAR, J. Elektromagnetická kompatibilita. MJ Servis s.r.o., Božetěchova 133, 612 00 Brno, ISBN: 978-80-214-4202-3 (CS)
VACULÍKOVÁ, P. aj. Elektromagnetická kompatibilita elektrotechnických systémů. GRADA Publishing, Praha 1998 (CS)
PAUL, C. R. Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility. John Wiley, New York 1992 (EN)
RODEWALD, A. Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit - Grundlagen, Experimente, Praxis. Vieweg Verlag, Wiesbaden 1995 (DE)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods include lectures, practical laboratories and and an excursion to the professional workplace.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Tests written during semester and laboratory exercises (30 points), final exam (70 points).
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
1. Introduction to EMC, history, basic concepts and problems
2. EMI signal sources, natural and man-made EM environment, disturbing signals
3. Coupling mechanisms of EMI signals, arts of coupling
4. Radiated emission
5. Filtering, isolation and suppression. EMI reduction techniques, EMC filters
6. Surge protective devices noise filters. Gas discharge tubes, varistors, special Zennerovy diodes, PIN diodes
7. EM shielding, shielding effectiveness, magnetic shielding, cable shield
8. Measurement of interference with dummy load LISN, with voltage and current probes
9. Measurements with the absorobing clamps and by antennas. Measurement in the open air, in shielded chambers
10. Measuring receivers and spectrum analyzers. Peak, quasi-peak and mean value detection
11. Electromagnetic compatibility and testing. Criteria of elekctromanetic compatibility resistance technical equipment
12. Standardization in the field of EMC. civilian and military standards. Czech and European standards EN, IEC
13. Special EMC: protection and management of spectrum, EMC communication systems, medical EMC, automotive EMC
Aims
The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the fundamentals of EMC, its history, basic concepts and problems. EMI signal sources, natural and man-made EM environment, disturbing signals. Coupling mechanisms of EMI signals, arts of coupling, radiated emission. Filtering, isolation and suppression, EMI reduction techniques, EMC filters. EM shielding, shielding effectiveness, magnetic shielding, cable shield. EMI measurements, EMS testing, methods and instruments. EMC standards and regulations, international, national and military standards. Selected EMC problems. Practical training in EMC test laboratory.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BPC-TLI Bachelor's, any year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, elective
- Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's
specialization AUDB-TECH , 3. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-EKT Bachelor's, 3. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-MET Bachelor's, 3. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme BPC-SEE Bachelor's, 3. year of study, winter semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional