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Introduction to EMC

  • 1st Edition - August 20, 1997
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: John Scott, Clinton Van Zyl
  • Language: English

This is the clear guide for non-specialists to electromagnetic compatability (EMC), the effects of electromagnetic radiation and the European EMC Directive which is now in fo… Read more

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Description

This is the clear guide for non-specialists to electromagnetic compatability (EMC), the effects of electromagnetic radiation and the European EMC Directive which is now in force. This book helps by explaining the basic principles of EMC, how it may be controlled in practice through filtering, shielding, appropriate printed circuit board design, and other means. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) and surge protection are discussed. The growing concern about the effects of electromagnetic waves and fields on health are examined in detail.

This introduction provides beginners, technical and non-technical alike with a basic guide to the principles of EMC. This will prove essential reading for the thousands of people close to despair, giving them the underlying insight, in clear words, that is needed to comply with the EMC Directive, and therefore opens the door to continued trading in Europe and the World.

Key features

  • Beginner's guide to EMC ideal for non-technical staff
  • Vital for all businesses who export to either Europe or the rest of the world

Readership

Electronics (especially RF) engineers, technicians, designers and managers; students

Table of contents

What is EMC?Regulations and enforcementPower suppliesRadio waves and how they travel (propagation)AntennasElectrostatic discharge; sparkingSusceptibilityImpedance matching, balancing, tuning: Noise and interferenceCar radiosDirection-findingShields (screens)Transients and surge protectionFiltersPrinted-circuit boards, layout and groundingHealth and other aspects of electromagnetic wavesHealth and measurements of electromagnetic fieldsGlossarySources of technical informationAppendix A. Dates in the history of electromagnetismAppendix B. Sources of electromagnetic pollution

Review quotes

"A clear giude for non-specialists to EMC"—ELECTRONIC PRODUCT DESIGN

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 4, 1997
  • Language: English

About the author

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John Scott

Affiliations and expertise
Medical Director, East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK