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How do Signals Propagate in a Printed Circuit Board (PCB)?
In this lesson, we're going to discuss how signals propagate in PCB, and most importantly, what happens through the transmission line.


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How to Conduct an EMI Design Review for Your PCB
In this article, I will guide you through the basics of conducting an EMI project review for a Printed Circuit Board layout.


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Conducted Emissions
In this article, we’ll dive into the world of conducted emissions, what causes them, how they affect your circuits, and how to fix them.


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Differential Mode vs. Common Mode Currents
In this article, we’ll explore the coupling methods of EMI, specifically focusing on differential mode and common mode currents.


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Radiated Emissions
In this article, we are going to talk about radiated emissions, how they are created, and how they depend on the layout of the PCB we design


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Power Delivery Network (PDN) for Low EMI
In this article, we will explore the intricacies of building a power delivery network (PDN) for low EMI.


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ESD - Electrostatic Discharge
In this lesson, we will discuss electrostatic discharge, and explore how to mitigate the EMI issues this phenomenon creates in our PCBs


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Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
In this article, I will give you a quick introduction on the topic of EMC and EMI.


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What is Impedance?
In this article, we are going to talk about the different types of impedance, what we need to care about, and why are important for us.

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Electromagnetic Fields in a Two-Layer PC Board
Action list: 1. Get the New EMI Quick Fixes Guide - 2025 In this article, we are going to explore what happens when, instead of a return...

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The concept of Electromagnetic Fields in a PCB
Electromagnetic Fields in a PCB Action list: 1. Get the New EMI Quick Fixes Guide - 2025 One of the most important concepts in designing...


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Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: Decoupling Strategies for PDN
In this article, we’ll dive deeper into PDN strategies and discuss how to optimize them for better EMI performance in your PCB projects.

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Failing to manage EMI begins with the PCB stackup!
Action list: 1. Get the New EMI Quick Fixes Guide - 2025 The problem is that we are often taught that electronic circuits behave like...

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Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: How to Design PCBs for Low EMI
In this fourth article in our series on "Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design", we will explore advanced aspects of managing EMI.


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PCB Layout Review for EMC and Signal Integrity - MPPT Charge Controller
In this lesson, we'll review an MPPT project for solar panel applications, focusing on EMC and signal integrity.

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Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: Crosstalk Prevention for better EMI
The last article of the EMI Control in PCB Design series I wrote for Altium® is finally out! This time is all about crosstalk! Don't miss...


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i.MX8 SOM - EMI Design Layout Review
In this lesson we dive deep into the review of the iMX8 processor PCB, focusing on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and signal integrity.


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Fundamentals of PCB Design For EMC & Low EMI
In this article, we are going to explore the fundamental concepts necessary to understand Printed Circuit Board design for passing EMC.


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Decoupling Strategies For EMC Design
In this lesson, I intend to discuss two significant considerations that arise when attempting to address EMC issues.


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Current Return Path - High Speed vs Low Speed Signals
In this lesson, we will explore how the return current in a circuit changes with frequency & how these variations influence the EMC results.


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How To Avoid Signal Crosstalk
In this lesson we will explore the effects of routing signal traces in close proximity to each other, a phenomena known as signal crosstalk.


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Stitching Vias in Multilayer PCB Stackups and Their Role in Reducing EMI
This article explores the role of stitching vias in maintaining signal integrity and EMC as signals transition between layers in a PCB.

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Is this the best choice to avoid EMI in your PCB?
Action list: 1. Get the New EMI Quick Fixes Guide - 2025 I keep seeing this recommendation for low EMI from many PCB designers, including...

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How To Choose The Stackup For EMC Design
In this third article of the Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design series, we are going to explore is the choice of the layer stackup in a PCB
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