Chp 2 Flashcards
EMI duration classifications
Transient and continuous
EMI descriptive classifications
Intentional / unintentional natural low frequency / high frequency magnetic / electric external / internal
Solution to External EMI
Immunity design
RFI vs EMI
Radio frequency interference is a subset of EMI
In the freq range of bands: LF, MF, HF, and VHF (band 5-8), 30kHz to 300 MHz
Solution to RFI on telephony
Shielded cabling and screening in concerned areas
Types of EMI generated signals
Differential mode
Common mode
Common Mode (CM)
Same signal on 2 conductors in circuit.
Locks up logic gates
Differential Mode (DM)
Equal and opposite signals on conductors.
Corrupts signals
All cables and shields can act like ______ if installed improperly.
Antennae
The higher the transmission rate the _____ the effect of interference.
higher
Loop antenna
Created by cabling and its ground reference
Ground loop issues arise when
multiple ground reference planes are used (causing a CM voltage on cable sheathing)
Ground Loop interference is solved by:
Use of pathways and cable trays to connect the multiple ground planes and to mitigate radiated signal effects
When designing a cabling system for EMC, consider:
- Availability of structural steel for grounding
- bonding infrastructure for EFs, ERs, and TRs
- ac grounding system design
- use of surge protection
- use of shielded cable
- existing CM or DM levels
- existing or possible sources of EMI
EMI effects are mitigated best at low and high frequencies by
Low: cable twists absorb major part
High: cable shield absorbs most
Main factors in unwanted signal coupling
1- effectiveness of shield/screen
2- termination implementation
Grounding of cable shields shall
be made using a 360 degree connection avoiding breaches in continuity
Typical EMI sources
Motors, transformers, lighting, copiers, equipment cords, terminals, power cables
Avoid EMI by
maintaining physical separation
EMI should be considered when designing the ______ system
pathway
Effect of EMI on fiber optic cables
none
Low voltage data lines should not be run in parallel to _________
high voltage power lines
Terminate unused conductor at ________ or remove _______
both ends, altogether
In critical circuits, use _______
optical fiber or well balanced twisted pairs