Controlling Conducted Emissions by Design

About this book

This book presents a useful way to "design in" electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). EMC design considerations are often an addendum to the design. These Band-Aid fixes are not the best approach most of the time but are all that is possible at a late stage in the design and development process.
This book is not the classic "EMI fix cookbook"; it is intended for all electronics design engineers. The analytical tools presented enable the designer to address EMC considerations early in the design process. Power conversion engineers will find the enclosed information especially important because of the inherent conducted emissions problems in power conversion equipment. Switching power supplies are commonly the most significant noise generators in electronic systems.
In most design work, if the conducted emission problem is addressed, good layout and packaging will ensure that the conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EM!) requirements are met. The EMI process involves three components: source, path, and victim. These elements are easily modeled on the computer. The methods of modeling and analysis on the computer are the essence of this book. The EMI source is analyzed using the FFr and the results are applied to a computer model of the path and victim (test setup). The resulting currents are measured and compared to a standard.

About the author

John C. Fluke is the author of Controlling Conducted Emissions by Design, a comprehensive guide that addresses electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) challenges in electronic equipment and power supplies.
Published in 1991, this book emphasizes integrating EMC considerations early in the design process rather than relying on corrective measures at later stages.Fluke introduces analytical tools and methodologies that enable engineers to manage conducted emissions effectively, particularly in power conversion systems where switching power supplies often generate significant noise.
By focusing on the source-path-victim model, he provides strategies for modeling and analyzing electromagnetic interference (EMI) to ensure compliance with EMC standards.

Fluke's work is recognized for its practical approach, offering insights that assist designers in achieving EMC compliance through thoughtful design practices. His contributions have been acknowledged in academic and professional circles, with his book listed among notable EMC resources.

While specific biographical details about John C. Fluke are limited, his expertise in EMC design is evident through his published work, which continues to serve as a valuable resource for electronics design engineers seeking to mitigate conducted emissions in their projects.