About Course

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) issues in electronic systems are critical both from a design and regulatory perspective.

With the ubiquitous adoption of wireless technologies as well as the increased functionality of present-day electronic systems, EMI/EMC-related effects and their mitigation techniques are becoming more critical for the co-existence and operation of high-frequency electronic devices. Taking EMC effects into consideration right at the design stage is crucial to successful EMC compliance and certifications, reducing significantly the time-to-market for such devices.

This intermediate-level, two-day course will introduce the fundamental concepts and theories behind various EMC phenomena related to radiated and conducted emission and immunity. Signal integrity in high-speed digital design as well as design techniques for grounding, shielding, and layout techniques in PCBs for improved EMI/EMC performance will be covered. This course will include relevant examples and case studies related to automotive EMC, where applicable.

To aid companies in transforming their capabilities through their human capital and support Singapore’s drive towards becoming a smart Nation, this course is mapped to the Singapore Economic Development Board’s Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index:

  • Dimension 7 - Shop Floor Connectivity
  • Dimension 8 - Enterprise Connectivity
  • Dimension 9 - Facility Connectivity
Skills you’ll gain
Electronics Engineering
Telematics

Who Should Attend

Practising engineers who are involved in the design, development, production and EMC compliance testing of electronic devices and systems
Engineers who require knowledge of EMI/EMC/SI effects (e.g. circuit designers, PCB layout engineers and mechanical designers)
Technical staff and product managers who wish to upskill their knowledge in EMI/EMC

Learning Outcomes

Introduction

  • Frequency spectrum, phasors, units
  • Time and frequency relationships

Transmission lines and signal integrity

  • Transmission Line Effects
  • Loads and reflections
  • Time domain reflectometry concepts
  • Differential signalling
  • Common-mode and differential-mode signals

EMC in printed circuit boards

  • Concept of ground
  • Return plane
  • Decoupling capacitors
  • Power integrity
  • Multi-layered PCBs
  • Circuit partitioning

Conducted emission and susceptibility

  • LISN
  • Common-mode choke
  • EMI Filter and EMC in SMPS

Shielding techniques

  • Shielding effectiveness, Low-frequency Shielding and Shield in Cables

Compliance EMC testing: Standards overview
Pre-compliant EMI testing and debugging techniques
Guidelines for success in EMI compliance testing

Teaching Team

Neelakantam V. Venkatarayalu
Neelakantam V. Venkatarayalu

Associate Professor/ Prog Leader, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology

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Course Details

Schedule

    Venue: SIT Punggol

    Time Topic
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Fundamentals

    Decibels, Phasor, Signals and Spectra; Electromagnetic Waves;
    Maxwell’s Equations; Material Properties; Resistance, Capacitance and Inductance

    1:00 pm – 4:30 pmResistance, Capacitance and Inductance; Transmission Lines;
    Signal Integrity; High Speed Digital; Termination Techniques
    4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Hands-on Lab Session
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    Venue: SIT Punggol

    Time Topic
    9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    EMC in Printed Circuit Boards

    Even-mode and Odd-mode; Common-mode generation in Differential Signaling, Common-mode rejection;
    Case Studies; PIM; Decoupling capacitors, Stack-ups and Layout Techniques and Shielding Techniques

    1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    EMC in Power Electronics and Shielding Techniques

    Grounding Techniques; Conducted Emission; LISN; SMPS; DM and CM emissions;
    Shielding in cables; Capacitive & Inductive Coupling; Shielding Techniques

    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Summary/Assessments, Review
    End of Course
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    Certificate and Assessment

    A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:

    • Attend at least 75% of the course
    • Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course

    Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.

    Fee Structure

    The full fee for this course is S$1,417.00

    Funding CategoryEligible FundingCourse Fees Payable After Funding
    Singapore Citizen (Below 40)70%S$425.10
    Singapore Citizen (40 & Above)
    Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
    90%S$165.10
    Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder70%S$425.10
    Non-Singapore CitizenNot EligibleS$1,417.00


    Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.

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    Course Runs

    September 2026
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    28 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2026
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    2 days
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    In-person
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    SIT Punggol Campus, 1 Punggol Coast Road, Singapore 828608
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    SGD $1,417.00
    Up to 90% SF Funding
    Apply By:
    07 Sep 2026 23:59
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