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From Compliance Zero to Lab Hero: An Engineer's Guide to EMC Shielding

From Compliance Zero to Lab Hero: An Engineer's Guide to EMC Shielding

Update: 2025-09-25
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In this episode, we explain the essentials of EMC shielding for electronics: what shielding is, how it works, when you need it, and the most common pitfalls to avoid. Discover how the right materials, good design practices, and early planning can help you pass compliance the first time. 

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:02 What is EMC shielding?
03:45 How shielding works
05:27 Shielding materials and effectiveness
10:09 Shielding weak points and effectiveness
12:31 Common mistakes and how to avoid them

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From Compliance Zero to Lab Hero: An Engineer's Guide to EMC Shielding

From Compliance Zero to Lab Hero: An Engineer's Guide to EMC Shielding

Amelia Thompson & Jared Birk