Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Abbreviations and Definitions
4.1 Abbreviations
4.2 Definitions
5 EMC Management and Planning
5.1 General
5.2 EMC Co-ordinator and Working Group
5.3 EMC Control Plans
5.4 EMC Test Plans
5.5 EMC Test Reports
5.6 Equipment Handbooks
5.7 Electromagnetic Engineering Management
5.8 Electromagnetic Engineering (EME) Specifications
5.9 EME Design Studies
6 Design Aspects of Electric/Electronic Systems
6.1 The Overall Design and Clearance Process
6.2 The General Requirement
6.3 Protection Requirement Concepts
6.4 Scoping the Problem - RF Effects
6.5 Equipment Build up from the EMC Viewpoint
7 Electromagnetic Interference Phenomena
7.1 Causes of EMI
7.2 Sources of EMI
7.3 Interference Propagation and Coupling
7.4 Victims
8 System Design
8.1 General
8.2 COTS/MOTS Equipment
8.3 Digital Analogue Techniques
8.4 Software in Digital Systems
8.5 Transducer Signals
8.6 Signal Transmission
8.7 Displays and Input Devices
8.8 Signal Reference Connections
8.9 Single-Point Reference Connection
8.10 Multi-Point Reference Connections
8.11 System Assembly
8.12 Long Term Effects
8.13 Reliability
8.14 Environment
8.15 Repair, Modification and Unit Replacement
9 Sub-System Design Requirements
9.1 Design Philosophies
9.2 List of Design Rules
9.3 Oscillators
9.4 Digital Circuits
9.5 Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)
9.6 Component Choice
9.7 Resonances
9.8 Reduction of Interference Coupling
9.9 Separation
9.10 Internal Screening
9.11 Cables
9.12 Decoupling and Filtering
9.13 Transformers
9.14 Bonding and Return Current Paths
9.15 Design for Minimum Susceptibility
9.16 Signal Parameters
9.17 Processing of Received Signals
9.18 Printed Circuit Board Design Techniques
9.19 Computer Aided Approaches to EMC. CAD Design Tools
10 Interference Suppression
10.1 General
10.2 Suppression Techniques
10.3 Attenuation and Insertion Loss of Suppressors
11 Suppression Devices
11.1 General
11.2 Blocking Function Devices
11.3 Isolating Function Devices
11.4 Bypass Function Devices
11.5 Inductors
11.6 Limiting Devices
11.7 Absorbing Function Devices
11.8 Transient Suppression
12 Filters
12.1 Filter Design
12.2 Basic Filter Types
12.3 Insertion loss
12.4 Examples of typical Filters in Common Use
12.5 Determine Filter Requirements
12.6 Filter Installation
12.7 Filtered Connectors
12.8 Miniature Filters
12.9 Filter Pin Connectors
12.10 IEC Connector Filters
12.11 Filter Selection
13 Shielding
13.1 Near and Far Field Conditions
13.2 Screening Parameters
13.3 Shielding Effectiveness in both the Near and Far Field
13.4 Shielding Calculations
13.5 RF Lossy Materials
13.6 Structural Shielding
13.7 Apertures
13.8 Additional Screening
13.9 Seams
13.10 Gaskets
13.11 Cabling
13.12 Shielded Windows
14 Cables and Coupling Mechanisms
14.1 Capacitive or Electric-Field Coupling
14.2 Inductive or Magnetic-Field Coupling
14.3 Shielding to Prevent Magnetic Radiation
14.4 Shielding a Sensitive System against Magnetic Fields
14.5 Shield (Surface) Transfer Impedance
14.6 Cable Shield Grounding
14.7 Bonding of Cable Screens
14.8 Coaxial Connectors
14.9 Multi-Core Screened Cables
14.10 Ribbon Cables
14.11 Fibre Optic Cables
14.12 Conduit Systems
14.13 Summary
15 Earthing, Grounding and Bonding
15.1 Earthing
15.2 Grounding
16 Electrostatic Discharge
16.1 Protection
16.2 Equipment Design
16.3 Work Areas
16.4 Packaging and Handling
17 Quality Control
Annex A Air Platform EMC Design
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Design of the Airframe
A.3 Non-Fuel Zone
A.4 Fuel Zones
A.5 Design of the System Installation
A.6 Earthing of Aircraft
A.7 Armament Installations
A.8 Electro-Explosive Devices (EEDs)
A.9 Externally Mounted Stores
Annex B Land Platform EMC Design
B.1 Introduction
B.2 EM Risks to Land Platforms
B.3 Platform and Vehicles
B.4 Unintentional EM Sources
B.5 Intentional Sources
B.6 Victims
B.7 Platform Design Principles
B.8 Specific Design Principles
B.9 Guidelines for System Installations
B.10 Repair and Maintenance
B.11 Maintaining and Upgrading Compliance
Annex C Sea Platform EMC Design
C.1 Introduction
C.2 EMC Precaution Schedule
C.3 Surface Ship Design Consideration
C.4 Effects of the Electromagnetic Environment on Naval
Platforms
C.5 Interference Environment
C.6 Interference Propagation and Coupling
C.7 Susceptibility of Circuits
C.8 Interference Suppression
C.9 Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (NEMP)
C.10 Non-Metallic Ships
C.11 Screened Compartments
C.12 Cables, Waveguide and Conduit
C.13 Bonding
C.14 Additional Requirements for Submarines
C.15 Additional Requirements for Sonar Equipment
C.16 Guide to the Application of Electromagnetic Engineering
C.17 Electromagnetic Environment Prediction
C.18 Electromagnetic Environment Control Techniques
C.19 Equipment Selection
C.20 Platform Upper Deck Design Considerations
C.21 Safety Requirements of Upper Deck Design
C.22 Antenna Separation Requirements
C.23 Specific Installation Requirements for Antennas
C.24 Visual Signalling Requirements
C.25 Location of Miscellaneous Upper Deck Components
C.26 Weatherdeck Installation Design Requirement for EM
Environment Control
C.27 Weatherdeck Bond Straps and Installation
C.28 Cabling Requirements
C.29 Cable Installations
C.30 RF Gaskets
C.31 Cable Routes Through Designated Screened Compartments
C.32 Electronic Countermeasure Suppression Techniques
C.33 Platform Generated Electromagnetic Interference
C.34 Known EME Problems
C.35 Procurement Check List - Equipment Selection
C.36 Procurement Check List - Platform Design
C.37 Informative Documents Providing Further Information