The EMC and PELS Chapters of the IEEE Rock River Valley Section
Present the 2016 EMC Seminar

Electronic Circuit and Packaging Design to Meet System EMI Requirements the First Time

with

Dr. Todd Hubing

Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University
and President of LearnEMC

June 14, 2016

Giovanni’s Restaurant and Conference Center
610 N Bell School Rd
Rockford, Illinois
United States 61107
Rockford, IL

This seminar is intended to help the designers of electronic products understand the design decisions that will ultimately determine whether their product meets electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. It focuses on the steps that need to be taken during the product design cycle to ensure that electronic systems will function reliably in their intended real-world environment. The seminar is organized into four sessions targeting specific important aspects of the product design process. Attendees will learn how to interpret and understand system EMI requirements, build effective computer models, design robust circuits and software, and make critical system-level and board-level design decisions. A structured and methodical approach that addresses EMI issues at all stages of the design minimizes the risks of extended testing, design rework and product recalls.

Seminar Agenda

07:30 – 08:20am – Registration & Continental Breakfast

08:20 – 10:00am – Session 1 – System Level Design

  • System EMC Requirements, Standards and Specifications
  • Early Design Decisions and Cost/Schedule Impact
  • System Level Grounding, Bonding and Shielding
  • Cable Shielding and Filtering
  • HIRF, Lightning and Transient Protection
  • System Level EMC Design Review

10:00 – 10:30am – Refreshment Break & Exhibitors Display

10:30 – 12:00pm – Session 2 – Modeling / Simulation

  • The Role of Modeling in EMC Design
  • Correlation of Modeling, Simulation to Requirements and Real World Problems
  • Overview of Computer Modeling Tools for Electromagnetic Analysis
  • EM Modeling Examples

12:00 – 01:00pm – Lunch with Exhibitors

01:00 – 02:30pm – Session 3 – Circuit and Software Design

  • Follow the Current, Control Transition Times
  • Make Good Decisions Regarding Matched vs. Unmatched
  • Make Good Decisions Regarding Single-Ended vs. Differential
  • Anticipate the Parasitics
  • Provide Good EMI Filters
  • Recognize Potential Issues with Analog/Op-Amp Circuits
  • Recognize Potential Issues with Power Inverters and Motor Drives

02:30 – 03:00pm – Refreshment Break & Exhibitors Display

03:00 – 03:15pm – IEEE Recognition Awards  

03:15 – 04:45pm – Session 4 – Printed Circuit Board Layout

  • Overview of Critical PCB Layout Decisions
  • Identifying the Ground Structure
  • Identifying Noise Sources, Victims, Antennas and Coupling Paths
  • Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI)
  • PCB Layout for Mixed Signal PCBs
  • Board Level Shielding and Filtering
  • Things to Look For in a PCB Layout Design Review

04:45 – 04:50pm – Closing Comments and seminar survey

04:50 – 06:00pm – Social hour with Exhibitors

Register Online at

https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/39672

Exhibitor Registration

https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/39673

2016 Seminar Fee

IEEE Members $125.00

Non IEEE Members $175.00

IEEE Student Members $ 60.00

Seminar Fee includes the full day seminar attendance, a copy of the presentation material, and breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Discounted Hotel Rates

The Courtyard Marriott will be offering discounted room rates for seminar attendees and exhibitors. To book a room, please call 800-321-2211 and reference the IEEE Rock River Valley Annual EMC Seminar room block.  Rooms may also be booked directly online by using the link below:

IEEE Rock River Valley Annual EMC Seminar

Start date: 6/12/16
End date: 6/15/16
Last day to book: 5/29/16

Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

  • Courtyard Rockford  for 99.00 USD  per night

Book your group rate for IEEE Rock River Valley Annual EMC Seminar

The cut-off date for your block is May 29th 2016.

The hotel is located across the street from the seminar venue at 7676 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108.

For questions, please contact

Jamal Shafii – jamalshafii@ieee.org

Mark Harris— m.harris@ieee.org

Download Binder: http://ieee.rackoneup.net/rrvs/16/emcseminar – This link is active from 6/15/16 to 6/22/16