Abstract
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) coupling associated with inter-board connection is investigated. Two experimental techniques, based on |S21| measurements, including both common-mode current and near-field measurements, are reported. Both methods, as well as finite difference time domain (FDTD) modeling, were used as experimental and numerical tools for inter-printed-circuit-board (inter-PCB) connector evaluation. The EMI performance of a lab-constructed stacked-card connector, and a commercially available module-on-backplane connector were studied. EMI characteristics of the connectors are demonstrated by investigating a few aspects of the design: type of shield/ground blade for signal return, number and length of ground pins, signal pin designation, etc. Good agreement is achieved between the measurements and the FDTD modeled results.
Recommended Citation
X. Ye et al., "High-Performance Inter-PCB Connectors: Analysis of EMI Characteristics," IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 165 - 174, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Feb 2002.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/15.990723
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory
Keywords and Phrases
EMI Coupling; EMI Performance; FDTD Modeling; Common-Mode Current Measurement; Electric Connectors; Electric Current Measurement; Electric Field Measurement; Electromagnetic Coupling; Electromagnetic Interference; Electromagnetic Interference Coupling; Electromagnetic Shielding; Finite Difference Time Domain Modeling; Finite Difference Time-Domain Analysis; Ground Pin Length; High-Performance Inter-PCB Connectors; Inter-Board Connection; Magnetic Field Measurement; Module-On-Backplane Connector; Near-Field Measurement; Printed Circuit Testing; Shield/Ground Blade; Signal Pin Designation; Signal Return; Stacked-Card Connector; Common-Mode Current; Finite-Difference Time Domain (FDTD); Inter-Printed-Circuit-Board (Inter-PCB) Connector; Near Field; S Parameter
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0018-9375; 1558-187X
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2002 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Feb 2002