Grounding and Shielding of Electronic Systems
How to Diagnose and Solve Electrical Noise Problems
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This comprehensive educational program equips engineers and technicians with essential training in grounding and shielding of electronic systems. It presents a clear introduction to fundamental principles, clarifies troublesome terminology, and demonstrates practical techniques for identifying and fixing electrical noise problems, making complex concepts accessible for a wide range of experience levels.
What You'll Gain
- Utilize a logical procedure to diagnose and solve complex electrical noise problems
- Significantly reduce the time and cost associated with meeting emission and susceptibility specifications
- Determine optimum grounding techniques for both safety and low noise performance
- Recognize that all electrical noise problems are caused by four basic coupling mechanisms and learn how to mitigate each
- Correctly connect cable shields for effective noise reduction
Key Learning Outcomes
- Explain why wiring inductance is more important than resistance
- Describe how current loop area is related to self-inductance
- Describe the four noise-coupling mechanisms and list one key indicator for each
- Describe two ways to reduce each of the four coupling mechanisms
- Explain two reasons for grounding
- Explain the difference between a grounding conductor and a return conductor
- Explain why a signal should be grounded to an external metal enclosure
- Describe signal isolation techniques used to avoid ground loops
Course Outline
Session 1
The Path of Least Impedance
Understanding fundamental impedance concepts in electrical systems
Session 2
Electrical Noise Coupling Mechanisms
Learn the four basic coupling mechanisms that cause all electrical noise problems
Session 3
Noise Coupling Equivalent Circuits
Analyze equivalent circuits to understand noise coupling behavior
Session 4
Why and How to Ground Electrical Systems
Master grounding techniques for safety and low noise performance
Session 5
Signal Grounding Concepts and Examples
Practical applications of signal grounding in real-world systems
Sessions 6-15
Advanced Topics
Covering diagnosis, filtering, shielding, cables, and circuit board layout techniques
Course Details
Format
Online video sessions with workbook
Duration
15 comprehensive sessions
Access
Virtual, on-demand training
Materials
Detailed workbook included
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Tom Van Doren
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dr. Tom Van Doren is a distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a member of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory. With over 32 years of teaching and industrial experience in electromagnetic compatibility, data acquisition, and microwave communication systems, Dr. Van Doren has taught more than 17,000 engineers and technicians through his highly-regarded short courses, making complex EMC concepts accessible and practical.
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