Printed Circuit Board Design Techniques for EMC Compliance by Mark I. Montrose:

Synopsis:

Printed Circuit Board Design Techniques for EMC Compliance is a practical guide that teaches engineers how to design printed circuit boards (PCBs) that meet electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements. Focused on minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI), the book provides a detailed understanding of how PCB layout directly affects EMI emissions and susceptibility.

Author Mark Montrose explains the physical mechanisms of EMI generation, such as signal reflections, transmission line effects, and improper grounding. He then offers actionable design strategies—like optimized layer stack-ups, trace routing, decoupling techniques, and shielding practices—to help engineers prevent EMI problems at the source rather than relying on costly fixes later in the development cycle.

This book is particularly valuable for those working with high-speed digital circuits, offering both foundational theory and practical layout techniques. It also addresses global compliance standards, such as FCC and CISPR, and includes real-world examples to demonstrate common design pitfalls and solutions.

Whether you are a PCB designer, electrical engineer, or EMC compliance specialist, this book serves as a comprehensive reference for achieving EMI control and regulatory success in electronic product development.

📘 Chapter List

1. Preface & Acknowledgments

2. Chapter 1 – Introduction

3. Chapter 2 – Printed Circuit Board Basics

4. Chapter 3 –Bypassing and Decoupling

5. Chapter 4 – Clock Circuits

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6. Chapter 5 – Interconnects and I/O 

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7. Chapter 6 – Electrostatic Discharge Protection

8. Chapter 7 – Backplanes and Daughter Cards 

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9. Chapter 8 – Additional Design Techniques 

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10. Appendix A – Summary of Design Techniques 

11. Appendix B – International EMC Requirements Appendix

12. Bibliography & References

13. Index