Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering

This is the only book that I recommend *if* you want to really understand Electro-Magnetic Compliance (EMC) with all the theory involved. It is *the* book that is required reading for those who want to pass the iNarte EMC Design Engineer certification. There are many, many sources of books on Signal Integrity (Howard Johnson), Power Integrity (Howard Johnson), Analog Design (Walter Jung), Digital Design, High Speed Design, PCB Design (Mark Montrose), EMC Compliance (Tim Williams), Power Conversion (Slobodan Cuk) and Electronics Design (Tim Williams); However none of them cover the topic so completely and entirely on the EMC subject as this Henry W Ott does. I highly recommend this book for those who wish to understand and solve very deep EMC problems as well as those who either wish to be an EMC Design Engineer or those simply want expert knowledge on the subject. I have over 32 years of experience in solving EMC issues and many of the trade secrets are discussed in this singular text. WARNING: The details of learning EMC design *do NOT* come quickly and those wanting quick answers will be lacking if using this as a quickie reference book. This book requires reading every chapter (all 18 chapters and 4 appendix's) in entirety to gain full knowledge. This will take many weeks if not a few months to absorb all details before attempting EMC problem resolution. To do so otherwise is simply fool-hardy and spotty at best. - Steven Minichiello

a colleague recommended this book to me, It has helped me alot and i would definately recommend this book to new and mid pro electronic engineers.

Como ingeniero electronico, este libro en sus mas de 800 paginas proporciona muchisima informacion de cara a la compatibilidad electromagnetica, tanto desde el punto de vista de integridad de señal como de una posible certificacion. Esto es vital para todos aquellos que estamos centrados en desarrollo de producto. El precio echa para atrás, pero puedo asegurar que no sobra ni una sola pagina. Sirve tanto para consulta como para lectura, y al final de cada capitulo trae un resumen de puntos clave, así como ejercicios para quien quiera entretenerse. Es muy generalista a ratos, y analítico-matemático otras veces. Pero al final transmite la idea de forma muy efectiva con datos y graficas experimentales. Si os lo podeis permitir, lo recomendaría una y mil veces. No me canso de releerlo y consultarlo. Es un compendio utilisimo de informacion.

Este libro es una maravilla. Es caro, ¡pero que calidad! Introduce todos los conceptos desde cero. Con saber lo básico de electrónica y electricidad es suficiente para entenderlo. Aún así, te sentirás mucho más "identificado" si tienes experiencia previa (mala, generalmente), relacionada con EMI. Se puede leer tanto como libro de consulta, o como libro "novela". Además de la información técnica, es muy interesante la información sobre normativa en diferentes países y ámbitos. También destacar que las ecuaciones obtenidas en todos los capítulos son muy funcionales; permiten entender el problema de fondo sin el engorro de unas matemáticas complicadas. Finalmente, destacar la cantidad de consejos y ejemplos "reales" que da. Lo recomiendo a cualquier ingeniero que tenga (o crea que va a tener) problemas de EMI. Para el mundo de la electrónica de potencia, conviene tener algún libro (o información) adicional específico del tema, aunque si que tiene capítulos relacionados con EMI en sistemas de EP (principalmente para DC/DC).

All I can say is definitive. I have used the information on Ott's website for about 5 years, and this volume is just an amazingly comprehensive expansion of his of practical industry know-how and experience. Not cheap, but for a professional engineering setting, it's worth its weight in gold. Combined with Howard Johnson's High Speed Digital Design, your designs can soar.

EMC authority Henry Ott's new book is out, and it's a beauty. It's nearly twice the size of his previous book. There's lots of new material, including coverage of the Pin 1 problem (with credit to Neil Muncy) and SCIN. There's also an excellent analysis of switch mode power supplies and variable frequency drive motor controllers, with specific recommendations for minimizing the massive noise they produce. Many of the earlier chapters have significant updates, and there are lots of other new topics, analog and digital designs and printed circuit board layout issues, as well as updated information on EMC regulations. A section on mains power focuses on North American practice. There's also the very useful development of an equation for partial inductance -- that is, the inductance of a conductor "in free space" that does not form a loop, which is then reconciled with equations for loops by applying the partial treatment to each element of the loop. This is quite helpful in understanding fundamental practical applications like the inductance of a length of wire in a grounding path. The only other place I've seen an equation to cover this problem is in Terman's 1943 book. Ott's and Terman's equations are a bit different, but provide results that are within 5% of each other for practical problems. A friend recently reminded me that Clayton Paul's excellent book also covers this concept. No surprise -- Henry's analysis is always spot on and his writing style easy to follow. He never "hides behind the math, but there's enough to allow quantification of each principle being discussed. This book ought to be on the bookshelf of every EE, no matter the discipline. Jim Brown Chair - Technical Committee on EMC, Audio Engineering Society (AES) Vice-Chair, AES Standards Committee Working Group on EMC

This is the bible for EMC and bought it based on a recommendation. Glad I did. I've only given it a good cursory overview, but Mr. Ott's ability to combine mathematical theory with the applied / practical side of the science is amazing. I find his writing style similar to my own so I find it extremely easy to read and comprehend. Combine this with a good text on Signal Integrity and you have one hell of a foundation for electrical engineering.

I ordered this book for the PCB Stack-up detail alone, and have found this to be an excellent reference for countless additional topics related to EMI. This is obviously an area that most engineers and technicians fail to comprehend, and it explains why compliance facilities profit so immensely. I consider Henry Ott to be the authoritative expert in this broad field, and he conveys it in easily understandable means. I would highly recommend this book to any one working with the design, layout, or compliance of printed circuit boards.

This is an absolutely fantastic resource for any electrical engineer, circuit designer, layout engineer, or EMC engineer. It lays out in detail and in very simple and easy to understand language how to design real products that need to pass FCC and CE regulations. It makes certain things that used to be mysterious crystal clear. Quite a comprehensive guide on all aspects of building real pcbs for EMC. A must have that belongs right alongside, "The Art of Electronics."

I have been working in the EMC area for roughly a year now, and I found myself wanting to understand the "why" of what the various Standards represent - applying a standard is one thing, but knowing why you are doing what you are creates opportunity to troubleshoot faster but also involves personal growth in a field of unique demand (aka leverage). Also - I thought it was easy to read. I have a background in antenna theory and electromagnetics, and have been performing EMC testing on equipment - which I believe made this a very straight forward read - but if you don't have that background - that's okay! There is Part 2 in the book that takes the time to explain the theory (in a straight forward manner) so that a with general interest/knowledge can also gain something from the conversations.

Great book about electromagnetic compliance and what to be aware of.

Start with background theory, advice on several design aspects and even some DIY tools for pre-tests before someone goes to the lab for certification. I do love this book!

If I knew how to offer a better review than these other esteemed engineers, I would. I’m an electronics engineer in the rail road industry with about 35 years of experience in industrial control design, a senior member of the IEEE, and hold an iNARTE EMC Engineering certification. I’m still learning, and this is my favorite reference book. If your considering this book and it seems too costly, my advice would be not to be skimp on tools used in your career.

This is one of a few books on Electromagnetic Compatibility that I would say are among the best.

Como ingeniero electronico, este libro en sus mas de 800 paginas proporciona muchisima informacion de cara a la compatibilidad electromagnetica, tanto desde el punto de vista de integridad de señal como de una posible certificacion. Esto es vital para todos aquellos que estamos centrados en desarrollo de producto. El precio echa para atrás, pero puedo asegurar que no sobra ni una sola pagina. Sirve tanto para consulta como para lectura, y al final de cada capitulo trae un resumen de puntos clave, así como ejercicios para quien quiera entretenerse. Es muy generalista a ratos, y analítico-matemático otras veces. Pero al final transmite la idea de forma muy efectiva con datos y graficas experimentales. Si os lo podeis permitir, lo recomendaría una y mil veces. No me canso de releerlo y consultarlo. Es un compendio utilisimo de informacion.

Este libro es una maravilla. Es caro, ¡pero que calidad! Introduce todos los conceptos desde cero. Con saber lo básico de electrónica y electricidad es suficiente para entenderlo. Aún así, te sentirás mucho más "identificado" si tienes experiencia previa (mala, generalmente), relacionada con EMI. Se puede leer tanto como libro de consulta, o como libro "novela". Además de la información técnica, es muy interesante la información sobre normativa en diferentes países y ámbitos. También destacar que las ecuaciones obtenidas en todos los capítulos son muy funcionales; permiten entender el problema de fondo sin el engorro de unas matemáticas complicadas. Finalmente, destacar la cantidad de consejos y ejemplos "reales" que da. Lo recomiendo a cualquier ingeniero que tenga (o crea que va a tener) problemas de EMI. Para el mundo de la electrónica de potencia, conviene tener algún libro (o información) adicional específico del tema, aunque si que tiene capítulos relacionados con EMI en sistemas de EP (principalmente para DC/DC).