Capacitive and Inductive Coupled EMI model

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on modeling electromagnetic interference (EMI) due to inductive and capacitive coupling in circuit schematics. Participants explore the integration of these coupling paths in a single model, particularly in the context of a MOSFET switching on a DC bus affecting nearby circuits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on creating a circuit schematic that incorporates both inductive and capacitive coupling paths, noting the difficulty in finding resources that address both together.
  • Another participant requests additional information about the source and target of the EMI to provide more tailored advice.
  • A participant identifies the source of EMI as a MOSFET switching on a DC bus and discusses the relevance of modeling loads and sources accurately to capture voltage and current waveforms.
  • There is a suggestion to consider using a scattering matrix to combine reactive currents delivered to the target, with a focus on defining nodes for the EMI generator and sensitive target.
  • One participant mentions that shared impedance coupling may dominate the crosstalk, but acknowledges the need to see the schematic and layout for a more informed assessment.
  • A reference to a document on crosstalk and EMI in microwave circuit boards is provided, suggesting it may contain relevant information.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on the best approach to model both inductive and capacitive coupling, with no consensus reached on whether to combine them in a single schematic or analyze them separately. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal modeling strategy.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the challenges of expressing directional couplers and antennas in circuit schematics, and there is mention of neglecting radiated coupling in the current analysis.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in EMI modeling, circuit design, and those working with MOSFETs and DC bus systems may find this discussion relevant.

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I would like to create an EMI equivalent circuit model considering both inductive and capacitive coupling in one.
I am new to EMI modeling and just looking into it. I would like to create a circuit schematic to represent the inductive and capacitive coupling paths in one schematic. All that I've been able to find online is references discussing each independently. Is this the best approach if you want to consider both? Any references or suggestions for modeling both together would be helpful. Or if there's a reason not to, that would be helpful too.
 
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We need a little more information.
What is the source of the EMI ?
What is the target ?

Directional couplers and short antennas can be hard to express on a circuit schematic.
 
The source of the EMI is a MOSFET switching on a DC bus. The target are nearby circuits referenced to a the midpoint of the bus or the -DC rail; both cases work. I extracted the parasitics which include capacitive coupling and inductive coupling terms using Q3D. I have the netlists for capacitive and inductive separate so I can draw the circuit for each. The challenge for me is trying to combine them.

I think combining them would be best if I can model my loads and source well enough. Then my circuit would have the appropriate voltage and current waveforms. Or is it better (or equivalent) to just take my voltage waveform and use it to analyze capacitive coupling the use my current waveform to look at inductive coupling? O and I'm neglecting radiated coupling at this point.
 
What form does the mutual C and L data take.
Does it employ nodes similar to a spice model?

If you can define the nodes on the EMI generator, and the nodes on the sensitive target, then you might define a scattering matrix that combines the reactive currents being delivered to the target.
Induced currents would appear between two nodes and could be simulated using transformers with coupling coefficients. Capacitive currents due to voltage changes would be between nodes. The method of moments might be considered.

I don't think EM radiation will be important for such a small space. It will all be near field.
 
newengr said:
The source of the EMI is a MOSFET switching on a DC bus. The target are nearby circuits referenced to a the midpoint of the bus or the -DC rail
Probably shared impedance coupling will dominate the crosstalk, but without seeing your schematic and layout, it's hard to know. Can you share the schematic and layout?
 

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