Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
• Sources of EMI in electronic systems
• Effects of EMI on system performance
• Basic principles of EMC design and mitigation techniques

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the difference between EMI and EMC.
• Identify common sources of EMI in electrical and electronic systems.
• Analyze how EMI can affect equipment performance.
• Apply basic EMC design practices to reduce interference.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to international and regional EMC standards (IEC, CISPR, FCC, EN)
• Regulatory compliance requirements for electronic devices
• Understanding limits and test categories for emissions and immunity

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize key EMC standards applicable to rail, industrial, and consumer electronics.
• Understand compliance requirements for EMI/EMC testing.
• Interpret standard limits for emissions and immunity tests.

Topics Covered:

• Basics of conducted emissions measurement
• High-frequency conducted emissions
• Low-frequency harmonics and flicker measurement
• Instrumentation and setup for CE testing (LISN, Spectrum Analyzer)

Learning Outcomes:

• Measure and analyze conducted emissions in power lines.
• Differentiate between high-frequency and low-frequency emissions.
• Use test instruments and setups effectively for CE measurement.

Topics Covered:

• Principles of radiated emission measurement
• Test setups: Open Area Test Site (OATS) and Shielded Chamber
• Antenna types and positioning
• Spectrum analysis of radiated emissions

Learning Outcomes:

• Conduct radiated emission testing using OATS and shielded chambers.
• Understand the effect of antenna placement on measurements.
• Analyze RE data to identify sources of interference.

Topics Covered:

• Electrical Fast Transients (EFT) and surge testing
• Conducted RF immunity testing
• Damped oscillatory wave testing
• Setup, instrumentation, and test procedures

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand different types of conducted immunity tests.
• Apply EFT, surge, and conducted RF tests to evaluate system robustness.
• Interpret results and propose corrective actions.

Topics Covered:

• Radiated EM field immunity testing
• Magnetic field immunity testing
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) immunity testing
• Test setups, equipment, and safety precautions

Learning Outcomes:

• Conduct radiated and magnetic field immunity tests.
• Apply ESD test procedures to evaluate product resilience.
• Analyze test results and recommend EMC mitigation techniques.

Topics Covered:

• Recap of key EMC fundamentals and test methodologies
• Practical tips for test planning and compliance
• Open discussion and clarification of doubts

Learning Outcomes:

• Consolidate knowledge of EMC principles and standards.
• Integrate learned techniques into real-world testing scenarios.
• Gain confidence in approaching EMC design and testing challenges.