EMC Fest May 12, 2022
2022 Speakers:
Dr. Bogdan Adamczyk is professor and director of the EMC Center at Grand Valley State University where he develops EMC educational material and teaches EMC certificate courses for industry (www.gvsu.edu/emccenter/). He is an iNARTE certified EMC Master Design Engineer. Prof. Adamczyk is the author of the textbook “Foundations of Electromagnetic Compatibility with Practical Applications” (Wiley, 2017). He has taught numerous EMC courses for industry and authored over 50 publications on EMC education, measurement and testing. He is a technical editor for Interference Technology Magazine and writes a monthly column “EMC Concepts Explained” for In Compliance Magazine. He can be reached at adamczyb@gvsu.edu
Jim Teune is a co-founder and EMC Specialist at E3 Compliance which focuses on EMC and High-speed design, analysis and pre-compliance testing. He is an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer and Master EMC Design Engineer. Jim is an industrial partner of the EMC Center at Grand Valley State University and supports STEM activities. He has co-authored several papers for IEEE and ASEE (American Society of Engineering Educators) as well as articles for In Compliance Magazine. He can be reached at jim@e3compliance.com
Scott Mee is a co-founder and EMC specialist at E3 Compliance which focuses on EMC and High-speed design, analysis and pre-compliance testing. He is an iNARTE certified EMC Engineer and Master EMC Design Engineer. He has co-authored and presented numerous technical articles through the IEEE EMC symposia and publications. Scott is an industrial partner of the EMC Center at GVSU and supports academic and student activities to further EMC learning at the University. He can be reached at scott@e3compliance.com
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Session 1 – EMC Concepts: Case studies of Passive Components, Power Distribution Network, and EMC Filters
This session begins with a case study of passive circuit components including the PCB trace itself. The non-ideal models of resistors, capacitors, inductors and PCB traces are represented by a specific RLC network consisting of the intended component and the parasitics. We will show that a PCB trace has the same impedance signature as an inductor and effectively constitutes the fourth passive circuit component.
The non-ideal behavior of a capacitor leads to the discussion of the effectiveness of the decoupling capacitors and embedded capacitance in a Power Distribution Network (PDN). In this case study several PCB configurations are investigated where the distance between the power and ground planes and the placement of the decoupling capacitors are varied. The impact of the decoupling capacitors of the same value vs. the values decades apart is discussed.
The third case study focuses on the PCB EMC filters. The insertion loss of an EMC filter is defined and criteria for the optimal filter choice are discussed, based on the source and load impedances, as well as the input and output impedances. The performances of the low-pass LC, CL, PI and T filters are evaluated under specific source and load impedances.
In all three case studies the theoretical and simulation models are validated through live network analyzer measurements.
Session 2 – Developing a practical EMC pre-compliance test laboratory and key diagnostic tools/methodology
This session covers lessons learned from developing test, measurement and diagnostic laboratories. This past experience comes from developing accredited EMC laboratories for industry and diagnosing EMC issues in a wide range of industries and product types.
There are significant cost and time savings with upfront test and diagnostic activity of new product development. Pre-compliance testing enables these savings when applied effectively. Developing pre-compliance and diagnostic test capabilities with low budgets will help small companies or corporate teams justify and create their own in-house capability. Having a capital plan for upgrading the lab capabilities will enable continued growth and expertise to meet the demands and emerging trends of new technologies. We will identify must-have diagnostic tools and a mindset for testing and troubleshooting product EMC failures quickly.
Session 3 – Practical and applied simulation examples (EMC test models, PDN analysis, PCB design rule checker)
Practical EMC simulations are an important part of successful EMC designs. Effective models don’t need to be perfect and can be simulated in a reasonable amount of time. In this session we will see examples of EMC test models in Dassault Systeme’s CST Studio and how they can be used to help prevent and understand EMC issues.
We will also look at Power Delivery Network (PDN) analysis from the EMC perspective. A poor PDN design can contribute to EMC issues such as radiated emissions and board resonances can amplify even the smallest signals into system level failures. We can use simulation tools to evaluate the PDN and make improvements to decoupling and power plane designs.
As designs become more complex and program timelines shrink, automated PCB design rule checking is a useful tool to speed up design reviews. Rule checking software can be setup to identify areas in the design to focus our attention so we can reduce EMC issues when building boards. In this part of the session we will look at some examples of the rules found in Dassualt Systemes’ CST Studio – EM Board Check.
Session 4 – Switch-mode power supplies: EMC Design, Diagnostics & Emissions Control
Power conversion is one of the bigger challenges facing the EMC Engineer. In this session we will review common design issues that lead to emissions failures and measurement techniques to isolate the root cause.
We will explain Schematic and PCB layout techniques to mitigate emissions issues. The three main sections of power converters will be discussed (Input section, switch node and Output section). In addition, we will share some of the tools and techniques we have used successfully to isolate problem areas of the circuit and correct performance issues that cause EMC failures.
Venue: Embassy Suites in Livonia
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SAVE THE DATE for EMC Fest 2022 – May 12, 2022
EMC Fest 2022 Reception Sponsors:
| Elite Electronic Engineering Inc. |
| Monolithic Power Systems (MPS) |
EMC Fest 2022 Lunch Sponsors:
| AE Techron, Inc. |
| Altair |
| Amplifier Research |
| Avalon Test |
| Bureau Veritas |
| ElectroRent |
| EMA 3D |
| KGS America |
| Nolato |
| Rhode & Schwarz |
| The EMC Shop |
| TOYO Corporation |
EMC Fest 2022 Table Sponsors:
| Absolute EMC LLC. |
| Advanced Test Equipment Rentals |
| AMETEK |
| AP Americas |
| Avalon Test Equipment |
| CHROMA USA |
| Continental Resources |
| Curtis Industries and Tri-Mag, LLC |
| DEWESoft LLC |
| EQS Systems |
| ETS-Lindgren |
| Fair-Rite Products Corp. |
| Fujifilm |
| Hitachi Metals America, Ltd. |
| HV Technologies |
| JK Resources LLC |
| Keysight |
| KJS Marketing, Inc. |
| Lightning EMC LLC |
| MGRC |
| MH&W International |
| Micro Sales |
| Microwave Vision SA |
| Nexperia |
| OnRule |
| Ophir RF Inc |
| Orbel Corporation |
| Orion Measurement Solutions, Inc |
| Raymond EMC |
| Shinyei Corporation of America |
| SIGLENT Technologies North America |
| SteppIR Communication Systems |
| Teledyne LeCroy |
| Testforce |
| Transient Specialists |
| TRS Rentelco |
| Superior Measurement Solutions |
| E3 Compliance |
| Grand Valley State University |
| Luna Innovations |
| TUV SUD |
| VIRTUAL INTEGRATED ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS |
Program Outline:
| 6:00 | Vendor Table Setup (till 8:30) | |
| 8:00 | REGISTRATION & EXHIBITS | |
| 8:30 | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST | |
| 9:00 | Session 1 – | |
| 10:00 | Break & Exhibits | |
| 11:00 | Session 2 – | |
| 12:00 | LUNCH | |
| 1:00 | Session 3 – | |
| 2:00 | Break 7 Exhibits | |
| 3:00 | Session 4 – | |
| 4:00 | Reception | |
| 5:00 | Close of EMC Fest |
NOTE: breaks will be scheduled at the speaker’s discretion. Table-top displays (exhibits) will be open during registration, lunch, all breaks, and the reception. Access to the table-top displays is available during the technical sessions, but the displays may not be manned during those times.
| FEE SCHEDULE | |
| CEU Units | $25* |
| IEEE Student Members Before April 17 | $25 |
| Vendor Extra Staff Before April 17 | $50 |
| Retired / Unemployed IEEE Members Before April 17 | $25 |
| Member Early | $50 |
| Non-Member Early | $75 |
| All Registrations after April 17 | $100 |
| * Requires additional use of registration system. |
NO REFUNDS AFTER April 17
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EMC Fest 2020 – September 17, 2020
It is with a heavy heart we inform you that our section chair Robert Neff passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 Bob was the vendor table chairman for many years for our popular annual chapter event EMC Fest Obituary and funeral service information may be found at https://www.casterlinefuneralhome.com/obituary/robert-neff-jr?fh_id=15828
Jim Woodyard, EMC Chapter 8 Awards Vice-Chair, presenting Scott Lytle, EMC Chapter 8 Chair, with a Leadership Award on behalf of the Chapter for his many years of service. Under Scott’s leadership, the Annual EMC Fest Conference has grown from a few Chapter members to drawing over two-hundred attendees, and several exhibitors. The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the 2019 EMC Fest Conference held in Livonia, Michigan on May 9, 2019.
Jim Woodyard, EMC Chapter 8 Awards Vice-Chair, presenting Candace Suriano, EMC Chapter 8 Technical Activities Vice-Chair, with the 2019 Excellence in Service Award Leadership Award on behalf of the Chapter for “for over 15 years of Service to the Chapter and continued pursuit of excellence in all that she undertakes especially for youth STEM Programs in local libraries and schools. The presentation was made during the awards ceremony at the 2019 EMC Fest Conference held in Livonia, Michigan on May 9, 2019.
Matt Feusse, EMC Chapter 8 Treasurer, congratulating Dr. Eric Bogatin and informing him that his professional commitment to the education of chapter members will be honored with a donation in his name to the University of Colorado-Boulder Foundation for supporting student research. Dr. Bogatin was the 2019 EMC Fest Conference speaker; the title of his presentation was “Illustrating Signal and Power Integrity Principles through Measurement Examples”. The Conference was held on May 9, 2019 in Livonia, Michigan.
That the Wayne County Commission salutes and commends KIMBALL WILLIAMS for his community service and career in engineering; and be it further resolved on this 9th day of May 2019, that this resolution be spread at length upon the journal of this day’s proceedings to endure as a lasting record of acknowledgement and that a suitable copy be presented to KIMBALL WILLIAMS, with our best wishes for many years to him and his wife Mary Lou.