| Course | Grounding and Shielding of Electronic Systems [LS000683/CR/01] |
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| Prerequisites | None |
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| Requal. Interval | One Time Only |
| Contact | Nicole M Gee |
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| Target Audience | Engineers and technicians using or designing electronic systems. |
| Objective | This course will help engineers and technicians to: 1. Use logical procedures, more than `trial-and error¿, to reduce noise problems; 2. Improve the signal integrity of high-speed digital waveforms; 3. Reduce the time and cost required to meet emission and susceptibility specifications; 4. Determine the optimum grounding technique for both safety and low noise; 5. Recognize that all electrical interference problems are caused by four basic coupling mechanisms (conducted, magnetic fields, electric fields & electromagnetic waves); and, 6. Determine the correct connection for the shield on a twisted pair cable. |
| Course Content | Learning how to solve electromagnetic interference and signal integrity problems on the job can be frustrating for the engineer and very expensive for the lab. While most of the electromagnetic and circuit principles involved are simple, the complexity of many systems masks the logic and simplicity of possible solutions. This course: treats signals as currents; explains fundamental grounding, shielding, and signal routing principles; clarifies troublesome terminology; and demonstrates many techniques for identifying and fixing electrical interference problems. The principles will be described as concepts rather than theoretical equations. The emphasis on concepts will make the course useful for individuals with a wide range of experiences. Several interference mechanisms and shielding techniques will also be demonstrated. |
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| Instructor's Comments | The cost of this course may decrease if maximum enrollment is reached. If you withdraw from the class 10 business days or fewer before it begins and do not find a replacement, you will be charged the full fee. |