GROUNDED: EMC/EMI & PCB Design Nuggets

Picture this: you’ve spent months perfecting your design, but it fails EMC tests right at the end.

It’s a costly mess, and it doesn’t have to happen.

A big reason designs fail?

Bad placement of components and connectors.

If these aren’t positioned right, your design can emit/receive electromagnetic interference (EMI) that ruins your chances of passing EMC tests.

The real problem hits when you find this out during testing.

By then, your enclosure and system are locked in, and changes are nearly impossible.

That means delays, redesigns, and huge expenses.

Here’s how to fix it: think about EMI from day one.

Focus on how your design’s layout, its components, traces, and structures affects electromagnetic fields.

Do this, and your design will be cheaper, more reliable, and ready for the market faster.

The key is simple: plan for EMC before you start building.

-Dario

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