CSU, Chico Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EECE 675: Electromagnetic Compatibility

Prerequisites: EECE 615

Required for MSEE majors in EE option

Catalog Description: Analysis of cabling and grounding problems in high-frequency systems. Circuit layout for high-frequency applications. Electromagnetic discharge problems. Radio-frequency emissions from electronic devices. Shielding techniques to prevent ESD and EMI. Formerly ECE 357.

Course Objectives:

• introduce PCB design techniques for EMC compliance
• explain electromagnetic discharge problems
• explain radio-frequency emissions from electronic devices.

Course Outcomes:

Students must be able to:

• analyze cabling and grounding problems in high-frequency systems,
• analyze and simulate component placements in PCB board design to reduce EMI,
• apply reflection minimization techniques for micro strips and strip lines in high-frequency system design,
• design shielding techniques to prevent ESD and EMI in high-frequency systems,
• design bypassing and decoupling for power and ground planes, components, and internal power connection in high-frequency systems,
• apply techniques to prevent crosstalk's in high-frequency systems,
• apply layer stack up assignment techniques to implement PCB design for in high-frequency systems,
• design switching regulator circuits using EMI mitigation techniques

Class/Laboratory schedule:

• One hundred and fifty minutes a week lecture

Contribution of Course to Meet the Professional Component:

• Engineering Science: 2 units
• Engineering Design: 1 unit

Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes and Objective:

This course makes significant contributions the following program outcomes:

• An ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

This course supports the achievement of the following elements of the program objective:

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
• Use industry standard tools to analyze, design, develop and test computer-based systems containing both hardware and software components.
• Achieve success in graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Continue to develop their knowledge and skills after graduation in order to succeed personally and contribute to employer success.
• Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary development team and undertake leadership roles when appropriate.
• Communicate their thoughts, in both written and oral forms, so that others can comprehend and build on their work.

Appreciate the importance of ethics in the profession and the need to act in society's best interest

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