Design of Shielded Enclosures: Cost-Effective Methods to Prevent EMI

by Louis T. Gnecco

Overview

The author provides a full-range of cost options on how to prevent EMI: from inexpensive enclosures that are adequate for many situations to the most advanced shielding techniques used in scientific applications. This unique book will show the reader how to select the most suitable technique for the application: something that will do the job, yet avoid expensive and time-consuming "overkill." Design of Shielded Enclosures provides a variety of practical techniques that will reveal how well an enclosure is working without a lot of expensive and time-consuming tests. This book will also show how to determine when detailed testing is necessary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750672702
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	09/01/2000
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	0.63(w) x 6.14(h) x 9.21(d)

Table of Contents

Fundamentals of shielding, including: reflection; absorption; air gaps; slot radiators; joints; vents; penetrations; magnetic shielding; and ultra-high frequency shielding
Types of enclosures, including: shielded enclosures for small or hand-held devices; enclosures for medium-size devices such as disk drives or monitors; enclosures for computer systems and equipment; shielded rooms and test chambers; and multi-story enclosures
Accessories, including: power-line filters; wave guides; fiber optics; gaskets; vents; shielded windows; latches; actuators; knobs and push-buttons; doors; and access panels
Testing, including current shielding effectiveness standards, safety devices, antennas, signal generators, troubleshooting, and test reports

Editorial Reviews

"This book is here to provide a practical guide for the perfect design and construction of shielded enclosures. We are looking for more such valuable books to enrich our library." —Dr. Mohammed Eleiwa, Univ. of Mississippi

From the Publisher

This book focuses on the aspects of designing, building, and testing shielded enclosures. It is written for those who have little or no knowledge in shielding principles, but who are faced with the task of coming up with an acceptable shielded enclosure—those who want a cookbook on how to do it, rather than a lot of theory. It is written at a level understandable to engineers and technicians—and even metalworkers—but the content is primarily focused on the mechanical side, as you would expect with shielding issues. Basic algebra is the only math used, and you can skip that too if you are just looking for the basic concepts. The book is more like a reference than a textbook, so you can read only the paragraphs you need. The book is quite readable and is fairly well organized; you can find topics of interest easily in either the table of contents or the index. ...it does cover the basics of shielding adequately, without burdening the reader with lots of theory.

A text and guide to electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection and design, for engineers and designers. Provides a range of cost options for preventing EMI, from inexpensive enclosures that are adequate for many situations, to advanced shielding techniques used in scientific applications. Presents practical, cost-effective techniques for evaluating how well an enclosure is working, and shows how to determine when detailed testing is necessary. Includes b&w photos of components, a primer on medical device interactions with magnetic resonance imaging systems, and a directory of electromagnetic compatibility suppliers. Gnecco is president of a company that specializes in electromagnetic compatibility testing and design. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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