Meeting
Notice
The
Southeastern Michigan IEEE EMC Society
presents:
Antennas and Transmission Lines
Speaker: Mark Steffka
Date: June 16, 2011
Time:
Location:
Fairlane
Campus - U of M Dearborn (Map Code FCN)
University of
Michigan
School of Management
Fairlane Center
19000 Hubbard Drive
Dearborn , MI
48126
Please
pre-register for this free event online at:
https://www.ieeeemcs.org/semi/regemcmeet.asp?EventID=061611
Registration Deadline:
10 AM on the day of the event
Schedule of Events
5:30 – 6:00 Pizza and Refreshments provided by: Underwriters Laboratories - Novi
6:00 – 7:00
Presentation
The Chapter Presentation is a FREE event. IEEE Non-Members Welcome!
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Abstract:
"Antennas
and Transmission Lines”
The effective and efficient use of radio frequency communication is solely
dependent upon transferring electromagnetic energy to and from an antenna, and
this energy transfer is also responsible for EMC issues. Many engineers today
working in EMC (as well as those working in electronic system
design/development) either have not had a formal background in antennas and
transmission lines, or have not had an opportunity to practice their previous
knowledge or skills in this area. Since these antennas and “antennas effects”
can "make or break" a product's EMC compliance, or render communication systems
non-functional - it is critical that there be an understanding of the physics
involved in antenna and transmission line design and engineering. This
presentation will consist of an explanation of antenna and transmission line
theory, show the use of relevant mathematics in antennas, provide overview of
computer methods to assist in antenna design, and show "real-life" examples.
Biography:
Mr. Mark Steffka received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the
University of Michigan in 1981, and a M.S. from Indiana Wesleyan
University in 1987. He has almost 30 years of experience in the design and
development of military, aerospace, and automotive electronics systems. He is
currently with General Motors’ Powertrain Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Group. In 2000, he was appointed as a Lecturer at the University of
Michigan-Dearborn and in 2006, was also appointed as an Adjunct Professor at
the University of Detroit – Mercy. He regularly teaches at both
universities with courses on EMC, antennas, and electronic communication
systems.
He is the author and/or co-author of many publications on EMC, Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), and his paper to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Congress on “Engine Component Effects of Spark-Ignition Caused Radio Frequency Engineering (RFI)” was “Judged (by SAE) to be among the most outstanding SAE technical papers of 2007”. He is an IEEE member and his professional activities include serving as a technical session chair for SAE and IEEE conferences, was the Technical Program Co-Chair for the 2008 IEEE International Symposium on EMC, and has been an instructor the symposium’s “Global EMC University”. He has also been an invited speaker at IEEE and SAE conferences held in the United States and international locations. He is a member of the ARRL’s EMC Committee, and holds the amateur radio call sign WW8MS.
Speaker: Mr. Mark Steffka
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