EMC Training for Practicing Engineers
Stop solving EMC problems by trial and error. Learn the engineering principles behind grounding, shielding, and PCB layout — so you get it right the first time.
Why Engineers Need EMC Training
Costly Redesigns
EMC failures caught at the test lab mean expensive board spins, schedule slips, and missed launch windows.
Trial-and-Error Debugging
Without a systematic framework, engineers guess at fixes — adding ferrites, copper tape, or extra ground planes hoping something sticks.
Compliance Delays
FCC, CE, and automotive EMC requirements are getting stricter. One failed test can delay a product by months.
What You'll Learn
Grounding & Shielding
- ✓Path of least impedance — why it matters more than resistance
- ✓Four noise-coupling mechanisms and how to identify each one
- ✓Signal grounding concepts, ground loops, and isolation techniques
- ✓Electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic shielding methods
- ✓Cable selection and filtering for conducted noise
PCB Layout for EMC
- ✓Board stackup strategies to minimize electromagnetic emission
- ✓Component placement rules for high-speed digital circuits
- ✓Trace routing and return-path management
- ✓Power and ground plane design for EMC compliance
- ✓Engineering principles over trial-and-error experimentation
Who This Training Is For
Compliance Engineers
Navigating FCC, CE, and automotive EMC standards
PCB Designers
Laying out boards that pass EMC on the first test
Test Engineers
Diagnosing and solving noise problems faster
Engineering Managers
Upskilling teams to reduce redesign cycles
Your Instructor
Dr. Tom Van Doren
Professor Emeritus, Missouri S&T
Dr. Tom Van Doren is Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri S&T (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla) and a member of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory. With over 35 years of teaching and industrial experience in electromagnetic compatibility, he brings unparalleled expertise to these courses. He is an inductee of the IEEE EMC Society Hall of Fame.
IEEE EMC Society Hall of Fame inductee · 19,000+ engineers trained
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