Protection against interference IS-FEE-10016

Knowledge on basic phenomena related to generation, propagation, basic methods of measurement and study of disturbing electromagnetic signals, their influence on electronic and electrical equipment and systems. Knowledge on on functioning of elements and devices or methods of protection of electronic and electric equipment and systems against various types of disturbing electromagnetic signals. Skills of selection and application of basic protection measures against main types of disturbances. Skills of planning and performing measurements of disturbing signals, their propagation and coupling effects and basic characteristics and parameters of protective elements and devices. Skills of using measurment equipment. Skills of elaboration, illustration, analysis and interpreatation of measurement results.
Lecture
Basic terms and definitions. Sources of disturbing electromagnetic signals and their characteristics. Characteristics of disturbing signals in electrical installations and signal transmission lines. Ways of disturbing effects of various electromagnetic signals, electromagnetic couplings, travelling waves. Elements and devices for protection against interference in electrical installations and signal transmission lines. Equipotentialization, cable routing, screening techniques. Zone concept of complex protection against interference.
Laboratory class
Introduction. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) - method of ESD testing and measurements of characteristics of ESD impulse currents. Investigation of travelling wave phenomena in electrically long lines and wires. Measurements of electromagnetic coupling effects between various cables. Estimation of threat connected with voltages and currents induced due to impulse electromagnetic field in various cables and antennas. Measurements and testing of protective electrical characteristics and parameters of basic types of protective elements and devices, e.g. power mains filters, gas discharge tubes, varistors and other elements and devices used for surge protection in electrical installation and signal transmission lines.

Requirements:
Students should have basic knowledge in the field of mathematics, electrical physics, circuit theory, digital and analog electronics, fundamentals of computer science. The general requirement is that student has studied engineering for at least 2 years. In some cases prerequisites are defined.