Electromagnetic Compatibility

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

200 hours

Prerequisites for this subject are:

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AIMS

A critical component of system design is to suppress undesirable signals from being emitted through the radiated and conducted coupling path-electromagnetic compatibility. This subject will enable the students to calculate the radiation from of unintentional antennas, apply interference reduction techniques and determine means of identifying sources of unwanted emissions in electronic systems.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Topics include:

Electromagnetic field theory, Short dipole and magnetic Loop antennas, Nonideal behaviour of components, PCB design for EMC, Grounding and shielding techniques, Filtering, Signal spectra, Radiated emissions and susceptibility, Conducted emissions and susceptibility, Electromagnetic coupling, EMC tests and standards.

This material is complemented by the use of software tools (e.g. MATLAB, CST-Field solver) for computation and simulation.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILO)

Having completed this subject it is expected that the student be able to:

1. Explain the issues in electromagnetic compatibility, interference, antennas and radiation and regulatory standards governing these systems and devices
2. Describe system and regulatory issues associated with the design and implementation of nano-electronic systems
3. Use computer simulations to optimise the design

• One written examination (not exceeding three hours) at the end of semester, worth 70%;
• Continuous assessment of submitted project work (not exceeding 30 pages in total over the semester, approximately 40-45 hours of work), worth 30%.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 and 2 are assessed in the final exam and submitted project work. ILO 3 is assessed in the submitted project work.

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design andoperationalperformance
• Ability to build and test real world systems that meet industry specialisation and manufacturing standards
• Capacity for lifelong learning and professional development

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject is delivered through lectures and workshop classes for hands-on laboratory activities.

INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Students are provided with lecture slides, tutorials and worked solutions, laboratory sheets, and reference text lists.

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

Exposure to engineering design context through research lab