CAREER: EMI/EMC Research for Mixed-Signal Systems

这项综合研究、教育和推广计划的重点是开发能够模拟高速电路复杂电磁环境的仿真工具。关键的创新包括使用多尺度抽象和引入元元素来减少计算负担。有限元法被用作考虑复杂几何和材料特征的主干方法。该模拟工具将与首席研究员开发的其他教育材料一起用于密歇根州立大学的混合信号电路课程，该课程侧重于电磁干扰（EMI）缓解和电磁兼容性（EMC）设计。为密歇根州立大学校园消费而开发的教育材料将通过异步学习网络进行远程学习。灵活的短期课程将通过互联网提供给工业和终身学习的学生。这项推广工作的目标受众是希望获得混合信号电路设计EMI/EMC教育的学位专业人士。学生的学习轨迹将根据学生及其公司的需求进行定制。几家大公司表示有兴趣在这方面进行合作，它们的投入将有助于首席研究员制定高质量、高影响力的外展计划。

The focus of this integrated research, education, and outreach program is the development of simulation tools capable of modeling the complex electromagnetic environment of high-speed circuits. Key innovations include the use of multi-scale abstraction and introduction of meta-elements to minimize the computational burden. The finite element method is used as a back-bone approach to allow for complex geometrical and material features. This simulation tool will be used, along with other educational materials developed by the Principal Investigator, to develop a Mixed Signal Circuits course at Michigan State University that focuses on electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation and design for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).The educational materials developed for consumption on the MSU campus will be adapted for distance learning via the Asynchronous Learning Network. Flexible short courses will be offered over the Internet to industrial and life-long learning students. The target audience for this outreach effort are degreed-professionals desiring EMI/EMC education for mixed signal circuit design. Student learning tracks will be customized based on the needs of the student and their company. Several major companies have indicated interest in collaborating in this effort and their input will assist the Principal Investigator in the production of a high-quality, high-impact outreach program.