Complete EMC Mastery Program

20 Hours of Expert EMC Training

Comprehensive electromagnetic compatibility fundamentals PLUS advanced circuit board design deep-dive

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Stop Learning EMC by Trial and Error

Most engineers and technicians designing electronic systems have not had any formal training concerning electromagnetic compatibility principles. Learning how to solve routing, grounding, filtering, and shielding problems by trial and error can be very expensive for the employer and frustrating for the designer. For industry standards and best practices, engineers should consult established EMC guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Complete 20-Hour Program Structure

Core Foundation (15 hours): "Grounding and Shielding of Electronic Systems" - covers all fundamental EMC principles including basic PCB layout techniques

Advanced Specialization (5 hours): "Circuit Board Layout to Reduce Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility" - deep-dive into advanced PCB design for EMC compliance

Most of the electromagnetic and circuit principles involved are very simple. However, the complexity of many systems masks the logic and simplicity of possible solutions. This comprehensive EMC training program provides both the fundamental grounding in electromagnetic compatibility principles AND advanced PCB specialization - everything you need for complete EMC mastery. Learn more about FCC EMC compliance requirements.

🎯 EMC Training Objectives

  • 1. Base electromagnetic compatibility design decisions on logical engineering principles rather than trial and error
  • 2. Understand the four noise coupling mechanisms that cause all electrical interference problems
  • 3. Learn how to systematically diagnose and reduce electrical interference problems at board and system levels

📚 Complete EMC Course Package

  • 20 comprehensive video sessions (1 hour each)
  • Detailed workbooks for active participation
  • Example problems and EMC demonstrations
  • Downloadable learning objectives guide
  • Virtual on-demand EMC training format

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"The Path of Least Impedance"

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Dr. Van Doren EMC Course Video Preview EMC Circuit Board Layout Training

In this free EMC lesson, you'll learn:

  • Why traditional circuit analysis fails in EMC applications
  • How current always follows the path of least impedance (not resistance)
  • The fundamental principle behind all EMC design decisions
  • Real-world examples that will change how you think about circuits

"This single concept revolutionized my approach to PCB design. I wish I had learned this 10 years ago!"
- Senior Hardware Engineer, Fortune 500 Company

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Grounding and Shielding of Electronic Systems

15 One-Hour Sessions - The Complete EMC Foundation
15 Hours of Comprehensive EMC Training

EMC Learning Objectives

  • Explain why wiring inductance is more important than resistance in EMC design
  • Describe how current loop area is related to self inductance
  • Describe the four noise-coupling mechanisms in electromagnetic interference
  • List one key indicator for each EMC coupling mechanism
  • Describe two ways to reduce each of the four coupling mechanisms
  • Explain two reasons for grounding in EMC applications
  • Explain the difference between a grounding conductor and a return conductor
  • Explain why a signal should be grounded to an external metal enclosure
  • Describe signal isolation techniques used to avoid ground loops
  • Use logical procedures to diagnose and solve electrical noise problems
  • Determine optimum grounding technique for safety and low noise
  • Determine correct connection for cable shields in EMC applications

Complete 15-Hour Session Outline

  1. Hour 1: The Path of Least Impedance
  2. Hour 2: Electrical Noise Coupling Mechanisms
  3. Hour 3: Noise Coupling Equivalent Circuits
  4. Hour 4: Why and How to Ground Electrical Systems
  5. Hour 5: Signal Grounding Concepts and Examples
  6. Hour 6: How to Diagnose Noise Problems
  7. Hour 7: Impedance Balancing & Common Mode Rejection
  8. Hour 8: Filtering Conducted Noise
  9. Hour 9: Self Shielding
  10. Hour 10: Electric-Field Shielding
  11. Hour 11: Magnetic-Field Shielding
  12. Hour 12: Electromagnetic-Wave Shielding
  13. Hour 13: Selecting the Right Cable
  14. Hour 14: Circuit Board Layout – Part I
  15. Hour 15: Circuit Board Layout – Part II
PCB Foundation Included: Hours 14-15 provide essential circuit board layout principles for EMC compliance that serve as the foundation for the advanced PCB deep-dive course.
Wiring Equivalent Circuit - EMC Fundamentals

Example: Wiring Equivalent Circuit Analysis

EMC Course Coverage: This electromagnetic compatibility training presents an organized introduction to fundamental grounding and shielding principles, clarifies troublesome EMC terminology, and demonstrates many techniques for identifying and fixing electrical noise problems. The EMC principles are described as concepts rather than theoretical equations, making the course useful for engineers with a wide range of experience levels.

Advanced Circuit Board Layout for EMC

5 One-Hour Sessions - Advanced PCB Specialization
5 Hours of Advanced PCB Training

🔗 Builds on EMC Foundation Course

This advanced PCB module expands significantly on the circuit board layout topics covered in Hours 14-15 of the main EMC course, providing in-depth coverage for engineers who need advanced circuit board design expertise for electromagnetic compatibility.

Advanced PCB EMC Objectives

  • Explain why wiring inductance is more important than resistance in PCB design
  • Describe how current loop area is related to self inductance in circuit boards
  • Explain how resonances worsen circuit board emission and immunity
  • Determine which nets should be terminated as transmission lines
  • Describe the four noise-coupling mechanisms in PCB applications
  • Describe two ways to reduce each of the four coupling mechanisms on PCBs
  • Explain the two reasons for grounding in circuit board design
  • Explain the difference between a grounding conductor and a signal return conductor
  • Explain why a signal should be grounded to an external metal enclosure
  • Explain when to use series blocking and shunt diverting filter techniques
  • Understand the problem with mutual inductance between input and output loops
  • Recognize trace layouts that have excessive inductance
  • Design more effective DC power-distribution busses
  • Understand advantages of alternative layer stackup configurations

Advanced 5-Hour PCB Outline

  1. Hour 1: Introduction, Signal Routing and the Path of Least Impedance, Transmission Line Effects
  2. Hour 2: Transmission Line Effects (cont.), Noise Coupling Mechanisms in PCBs
  3. Hour 3: Circuit Board Grounding Issues, Filtering Conducted Noise
  4. Hour 4: DC Power Distribution and Decoupling
  5. Hour 5: Component Placement and Layer Stackup, Chassis, Cable, and System Issues, Review of EMC Principles and Board Layout Guidelines

Advanced PCB Coverage: Circuit board layout issues spanning DC to several GHz for EMC compliance. Mixed analog and digital designs, multilayer boards are emphasized. Most concepts are applicable to one- and two-sided board designs. Several key PCB EMC concepts illustrated with demonstrations.

Includes: APPENDIX 1 - A Review of Background Material, APPENDIX 2 - A Summary of EMC Guidelines for Circuit Board Layout

HF Current Path Analysis - Advanced PCB Design

Advanced Topic: HF Current Path Analysis in PCB Design

This Complete EMC Training Program Will Help You To:

EMC Laboratory Demonstration Equipment

Hands-on demonstrations with professional EMC test equipment

Design or manufacture electronic equipment with EMC compliance
Design printed circuit boards for electromagnetic compatibility
Design metal enclosures for circuit boards
Select connectors and cables attached to circuit boards
Design integrated circuits and packages for EMC
Design filters to reduce conducted emissions
Select heat sinks for integrated circuit packages
Test for electromagnetic compatibility of products
Reduce time and cost to meet EMC emission specifications
Use logical procedures to diagnose EMC noise problems
Determine optimum grounding techniques for EMC
Systematically reduce electrical interference
Dr. Tom Van Doren - EMC Training Expert and Professor of Electrical Engineering

EMC Course Instructor

Dr. Tom Van Doren

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla
Member of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory

Dr. Van Doren has 35+ years of teaching and industrial experience in the areas of electromagnetic compatibility, data acquisition, microwave communication systems, and semiconductor device fabrication. Learn more about his research at the University of Missouri-Rolla.

Over the past 20 years, more than 19,000 engineers and technicians have attended his EMC short courses on "Grounding and Shielding of Electronic Systems" and "Circuit Board Layout to Reduce Electromagnetic Emission and Susceptibility."

His organized approach to fundamental grounding and shielding principles, combined with practical demonstrations of interference mechanisms and shielding techniques, makes complex EMC concepts accessible to engineers with a wide range of experience levels. Dr. Van Doren was honored with the IEEE EMC Society Hall of Fame Award for his pioneering work in EMC education.

Complete EMC Mastery Program

20 hours of comprehensive EMC training - foundation course AND advanced PCB specialization

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All workbooks and materials
Learning objectives PDF
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2-year access period
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