Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Interference (EMI)
EE-40194
Learn about EMC and EMI
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the capability for multiple, diverse systems to operate in close proximity without causing or being subject to interference which can cause damaging effects to other technologies.
Participants in this course will obtain basic understanding of electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMI) concepts as well as design skills to measure them. Students will be introduced to different EMC regulations, standards, and requirements. Intro to EMC & EMI provides practical techniques and simulation models for estimating electromagnetic emissions from electrical and electronic devices, and typical susceptibility levels of devices. The students will receive training necessary to construct mathematical models for specific problems, learn about characteristics such as attenuation and frequency response, typical coupling, and propagation paths.
Hands-on experience is offered through simulation assignments using PSPICE (free version) and MATLAB (student version).
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to EMC
- EMC Requirements
- Review of Wave Propagation, Signal Spectra, Transmission Lines and Signal Integrity
- Non-Ideal Behaviour
- Radiation and Transmit Immunity
- Radiated Emissions and Susceptibility
- Cabling, Grounding, Filtering and Shielding
Course Benefits:
- Comprehend electromagnetic interference and compatibility analysis
- Identify EMC standards and requirements.
- Learn about and practice attenuation and frequency response of typical coupling and propagation paths.
- Operate tools and apply simulation methods for modeling EMC problems.
- Estimate emissions and measure device susceptibility.
Course Typically Offered: On-line, Every Spring and Fall quarter
Prerequisites: Students should have basic electrical engineering, circuits, and math knowledge.
Next Step: After completing this course, consider taking Antennas for Biomedicine and Personal Communication to continue learning.
More information: Contact unexengr@ucsd.edu to learn more about
Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Interference (EMI) and course offerings.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 4/7/2025
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Sima Noghanian
Dr. Sima Noghanian is a Principal Antenna Design Engineer at CommScope Ruckus Wireless, working on MIMO Antennas for WiFi Technology.
Previously, Sima was a Principal Antenna Design Engineer with Wafer LLC. where she worked on the design and simulation of phased array planar antennas for satellite communication in the Ka and Ku bands. Before joining Wafer LLC, she worked as an Electromagnetic Application Engineer with Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies Inc. (PADT), an ANSYS channel partner.
Dr. Noghanian has extensive experience in higher education where she has served as an Assistant & Associate Professor at various institutions including the Sharif University of Technology - Iran, the University of Manitoba - Canada, and the University of North Dakota. Previous positions include Electrical Engineering Department Chair, Graduate and Undergraduate Director, Curriculum Committee Chair, and Grand Challenges Scholar Program Director.
Dr. Noghanian is an ABET Program Evaluator and Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation, IET Microwave, Antennas & Propagation, Applied Computational Electromagnetic Society Journal, and AEÜ - International Journal of Electronics and Communications. She was an Associate Editor of IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, and IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters.
Dr. Noghanian obtained her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Noghanian received a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada in 2002, which she earned from the University of Waterloo. She has over 220 publications.
