Introduction to electromagnetic compatibility for electronic engineers : ...and not only for them

Abstract

Inside this book, the reader will find a very brief introduction to the theory of electromagnetic field, which is necessary to understand the main EMC issues. Subsequently, there is a chapter devoted to general description of the EMC issues. The author’s aim consisted in an attempt to provide such description that can be understood by specialists who do not make their livings by designing electronic circuits as such. This includes, for example, project managers, technical science teachers, technical business representatives et cetera. This general information is followed by another non-technical part that provides a description on general law requirements concerning the electromagnetic compatibility. This issue cannot be omitted as applicable laws in every country in the world require the electronic devices to fulfil minimum requirements on their interference limits, safety of operation and reliability. Afterwards the “technician’s area” begins. The next chapter provide description on the instrumentation applied in EMC laboratories and the most frequent tests. With each of the tests, the relevant standards, laboratory configuration, typical results and the author’s experience are mentioned.