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Dario Fresu
23 min read
Top 10 PCB Design Mistakes for low EMI and Signal Integrity.
In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 common PCB design mistakes that impact EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and Signal Integrity.
Dario Fresu
4 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
22 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
16 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
10 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
22 min read
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
Dario Fresu
17 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
27 min read
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
Dario Fresu
6 min read
Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
In this article, I will give you a quick introduction on the topic of EMC and EMI.
Dario Fresu
7 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
4 min read
Electromagnetic Fields in a Two-Layer PC Board
In this article, we are going to explore what happens when, instead of a return reference plane, we have another signal trace in the...
Dario Fresu
5 min read
The concept of Electromagnetic Fields in a PCB
One of the most important concepts in designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) for low electromagnetic interference (EMI) is the concept...
Dario Fresu
19 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
8 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
3 min read
Decoupling Strategies For EMC Design
In this lesson, I intend to discuss two significant considerations that arise when attempting to address EMC issues.
Dario Fresu
5 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
5 min read
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.
Dario Fresu
4 min read
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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