EMC/EMI

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Return Current Transition Between Planes

Return current for a signal always finds a way to flow as close to the signal as possible, thus minimizing the magnetic energy stored in the loop defined by the signal and its return path. So, the return current path is the combination of conduction paths that together minimize the stored magnetic energy. Some elements of the return current path may be part of the design and other elements may be unintentional.


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Battery Characterization for High Speed Signaling

The complex impedance value over frequency for an electric vehicle’s battery cell is a good measure of the internal cell temperature, the state of charge (SoC), and the state of health. Moreover, comparing the battery stack impedance with the single cell impedances can reveal upcoming high contact resistances. Read on for the details of how to do it.


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