Overview of Automotive EMI/EMC Standard ISO 7637-2

ISO 7637 overview of automotive transient pulse classification and functional status, covering P1–P5 characteristics, load dump effects and test severity.

Shielding Layer Grounding Methods

Guide to cable shield grounding: single-point, multipoint, hybrid and double-shield terminations to reduce EMI across low, high & mixed frequencies.

An Overview of EMC Grounding Techniques

Learn critical grounding techniques for power electronics to ensure safety & EMC. Explore types, methods, and how to prevent EMI for reliable systems.

A Brief History of Electromagnetism

Discover how Oersted, Faraday, & Maxwell united electricity & magnetism. Trace the path from a simple discovery to Maxwell's equations & the electrical age.

How Surge Protectors Work & Circuit Design Guide

Learn how surge protection circuits shield electronics from voltage spikes. Explore types, how they work, design principles using MOVs, and key IEC standards.

How Filters, Common-Mode Chokes and Ferrite Suppress EMI

Overview of EMC filtering: behavior and selection of filter capacitors, common-mode chokes, and ferrite beads, with high-frequency performance, mounting, and thermal considerations.

TVS Diode Characteristics & Parameters

Protect your electronics from transient voltage damage. Learn how TVS diodes work, their key parameters, and how to select the right one for your circuit.

Ripple and Noise in Switching Power Supplies

Technical guide to ripple and noise in switching power supplies: causes, oscilloscope measurement methods and standards, test fixtures, and mitigation techniques.

Understanding EM Wave Propagation Factors

Discover why wireless signals weaken over distance. Learn about free space path loss, the Friis transmission equation, and atmospheric attenuation effects.

TVS Diodes for Transient Voltage Suppression

Learn how Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes protect electronics from surges. This guide covers key parameters, characteristics & how to select them.

ESD Protection Circuits & Test Methods

Prevent IC damage with on-chip ESD protection. This guide covers diodes, snap-back, GGNMOS, SCR design, and HBM/MM test models for robust circuits.

Practical EMC Design for Buck Converters

Master buck converter EMI reduction. Learn to manage hot loops, optimize PCB layout, apply filtering, and use snubber circuits to minimize radiation.

Filter Capacitors in EMC Design

Learn the vital role of capacitors in EMC design for controlling EMI. Explore filtering, decoupling, ESD protection, self-resonance, and capacitor selection.

The Story Behind the Discovery of Electromagnetic Waves

Chronicles Hertz's 1888 detection of electromagnetic waves and Marconi's development of wireless telegraphy, from laboratory measurements and demonstrations to transatlantic radio.

EMC ESD Models Explained

Technical overview of ESD models and measurement methods, focusing on HBM parameter measurement, capacitance estimation and robustness testing for electronic devices.

Automotive EMC Test Requirements

Automotive EMC guide: standards, test requirements, coupling mechanisms and vehicle-level design tips to ensure EMI compliance.

EMC Suppression Techniques for Brushed DC Motors

Analysis of radiated emission sources in brushed DC motor design and practical EMC mitigation, covering common-mode and differential-mode filtering (chokes, BDL, ferrites).

How Electromagnetic Waves Are Generated

Discover how electromagnetic waves are generated. Learn about electric and magnetic excitation, and key sources like thermal radiation and oscillating circuits.

EM Interference: Common-Mode vs Differential-Mode

Technical overview of electromagnetic noise covering conducted vs radiated noise, measurement units, coupling mechanisms and common-mode suppression techniques.

Common Electromagnetic Interference Effects and Consequences

Overview of electromagnetic interference (EMI) effects, cases, and mitigation techniques like shielding, filtering and EMC compliance to protect device function and safety.