Yeah...That's an EMC Risk | 1 Min PCB Design Review

Yeah… That’s an EMC risk you might want to avoid in your PCB design! In this 1-minute review, Tech Consultant Zach Peterson breaks down the critical elements of a USB 2.0 memory stick design, highlighting potential EMC risks and common pitfalls.

Learn why your common mode choke might not be rated for USB 2.0, how to achieve the correct impedance for your data lines, and why copper routing off the board edge could spell trouble.

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[cpakditnon]

hey mate, i was wondering why there is an EMC risk having the common mode filter? isnt it the opossite?

[WrittenByMasooma]

Hello Zach, I need to know something when designing SMPS. For high voltages, like 375VDC after rectifying mains, should I provide GND plane next to my power and signals? For high voltages we need more distance from other copper but if the copper is on the other side of the board, how can we calculate what should be the thickness of dielectric?

[KokilaAc]

Hi Zach, waiting for Creepage guidelines for High voltage circuits