Enhancing engineers skills in EMC of integrated circuits: A practical experience using IC-EMC

This paper presents the strategies used for effective training of engineers in integrated circuit (IC) design under Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) constraints. It presents the general context of EMC of ICs and details the EMC-aware IC design course given in companies and several institutes in France. Collaborations with industry have produced a set of learning resources and design tools to support the development of industry relevant EMC skills and lifelong learning skills. The courses enable students to learn about EMC measurements and modeling at IC level and their implications using a set of user friendly tools. The courses taught in university and in industry have consistently produced high levels of student/engineer satisfaction.