AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the module is to teach the fundamental methods of rapidly variable electromagnetic field analysis using a differential approach, and then to move on to the acquisition of issues related to industrial electromagnetic compatibility with reference to design and measurement method issues.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

In the EMC module, initially, a first preparatory part is carried out aimed at acquiring the cultural mastery of Maxwell's equations in differential form, of rapidly variable fields and of the propagation phenomena of electromagnetic waves.

The second part of the course aims to deepen the issues related to industrial electromagnetic compatibility with particular reference to both design with electromagnetic compatibility constraints and problems related to measurement methods

Upon completion of the course, students will have acquired the skills necessary to meet the challenges of EMC in the industrial sector, helping to improve the reliability and safety of electrical and electronic systems

TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of theoretical lectures, practical examples and laboratory sessions, offering comprehensive and practical training. Visits to companies will also be carried out.

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SYLLABUS/CONTENT

First part:

1. Maxwell's equations in differential form.
2. Rapidly changing fields: plane waves, wave equation, propagation in a lossless medium, lossless media, lossy media, sine wave plane waves, Poynting vector in the sinusoidal regime, conductors and dielectrics, plane wave polarization, normal incidence of a sine wave plane on flat walls, standing wave ratio.
3. Transmission lines: transmission line equations, distributed parameter circuits, parameters per unit length, time domain solution (transients), infinite line with constant supply voltage, finite line with closed constant supply voltage on a resistive load, shorted line, open circuit line, charged transmission line discharged on a resistor R,  Transmission line with impulse voltage generator, transmission line with capacitive load, transmission line with sinusoidal voltage generator.
4. Antennas: delayed potentials and Lorentz gauge, dipole antennas, near field and far field, electric dipole, magnetic dipole, antenna gain, directivity, effective aperture, antenna factor, wideband antennas for measurements: biconical and log-periodic

Second part:

1. The electromagnetic environment: generation and suppression of transients, presence of nonlinear elements;
2. Shielding: Shielding efficiency for near field and far field, multilayer shields, magnetic shields, shields with apertures.
3. Electrostatic Discharge: Origin of Electrostatic Discharge, Effects of Electrostatic Discharge, Design Techniques to Mitigate the Effects of Electrostatic Discharge.
4. Design of electromagnetically compatible systems: Ground connections: signal earths and grounds, common point and multi-point ground connection, parasitic ground paths - System configuration: system enclosures, placement of power filters, internal arrangement of cables and placement of connectors, decoupling of subsystems;
5. Test and measurement techniques: Low and high frequency emission measurements Conducted disturbances - Radiated disturbances - Immunity tests;

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• P. Girdinio: “Course handouts”;
• M. A. Plonus: “Applied Electromagnetics”, McGraw-Hill international  Editions, 1988;
• S. Ramo, J. R. Whinnery, T. Van Duzen:  “Campi e onde nell'elettronica  per le comunicazioni”, Franco Angeli editore, 1984;
• C. R. Paul: “Electromagnetic compatibility”, Hoepli editore;
• Audone Bruno:  “Compatibilità  Elettromagnetica”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Information on the academic calendar is available at the following link:
https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11955/studenti-orario 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam lasting a total of about 45 minutes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Students will be assessed on their understanding of the key concepts of electromagnetic compatibility, including electromagnetic emissions, immunity, and interference mitigation techniques. They will also be examined on their ability to design devices that work properly in complex environments and comply with international regulations.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Ask the professor for other information not included in the teaching schedule.