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Coupling Path Visualization and EMI Mitigation for Flyover QSFP Connectors
IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • Atieh Talebzadeh
  • Pranay K. Vuppunutala
  • Kyoungchoul Koo
  • Hongyu Li, Broadcom Inc., San Jose
  • Jim Nadolny
  • Qian Liu
  • Jing Li
  • Kaustav Ghosh
  • Philippe C. Sochoux
  • Victor Khilkevich, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • James L. Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • David Pommerenke, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Abstract

In this article, the energy parcels concept is used to reveal radiation physics and coupling in the entire structure of flyover quad form-factor pluggable (QSFP) interconnection. Flyover QSFP has better signal integrity than legacy surface mounted printed circuit board QSFP technology. To understand electromagnetic interference aspects, a simulation model was built and correlated to measured total radiated power (TRP) for common mode and differential mode excitations for a frequency range of 1-40 GHz. Further, the energy parcels and their trajectories concept were applied to visualize the coupling path by tracking back the energy parcels from outside of the chassis (quiet side) toward a host board inside the chassis (noisy side). Then, high-density regions of energy parcel trajectories guide where to place the absorbing material efficiently and appropriately. Two locations were examined by filling them with electromagnetic lossy material and improvement was validated by TRP simulation and measurement.

Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Laboratory
Keywords and Phrases
  • Coupling Path,
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Mitigation,
  • EMI/EMC,
  • Energy Parcel,
  • Quad Form-Factor Pluggable (QSFP) Interconnect,
  • Reverberation Chamber,
  • Total Radiated Power (TRP)
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2019 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
10-22-2019
Publication Date
22 Oct 2019
Citation Information
Atieh Talebzadeh, Pranay K. Vuppunutala, Kyoungchoul Koo, Hongyu Li, et al.. "Coupling Path Visualization and EMI Mitigation for Flyover QSFP Connectors" IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility Vol. 62 Iss. 4 (2019) p. 1037 - 1044 ISSN: 0018-9375; 1558-187X
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/victor-khilkevich/70/