Politecnico di Torino at the center of innovation in microelectronics and electromagnetic compatibility
Following the successful first edition in 2007, the EMC community gathered again in Torino to discuss advancements and challenges in the fields of Electromagnetic Compatibility and Microelectronics, which are crucial for the safety and reliability of modern electronics. From October 7-9, 2024, the Lingotto campus hosted EMC COMPO 2024, the 14th International Workshop on Electromagnetic Compatibility of Integrated Circuits. The event concluded with the “Best Paper Award” ceremony, where Politecnico di Torino stood out for the quality of its submissions. Indeed, the “Best Papers Presented by a Student Speaker” was won by PhD candidate Alberto Barbaro, while the second place in the “Best Papers Presented by a Non-Student Speaker” category by dr. Markeljan Fishta.
The event, chaired by Professor Franco Fiori of the DET, brought together hundreds of delegates, experts, researchers, and professionals from around the world. The Local Organizing Committee also included researcher Erica Raviola and Dr. Markeljan Fishta.
Over three days, eight technical sessions, three invited speeches, and two tutorial sessions were conducted. An exhibition area allowed leading manufacturers and vendors to present innovative products and services, while networking opportunities and guided tours introduced visitors to the cultural highlights of Turin, including a tour of the Egyptian Museum.
Each day of the Workshop was opened with invited talks by esteemed international. On Monday, Professor Makoto Nagata from Kobe University—one of Japan’s leading institutions—delivered his talk, “Chip-Backside Vulnerability to Intentional Electromagnetic Interference in Integrated Circuits.” Tuesday’s session featured Subrahmanyam Boyapati from the Irish company Synopsys, a global leader in integrated electronic system design, who presented on “Modeling and Design of Highly EMI Immune CMOS OpAmp Topologies.” The workshop’s final day opened with a keynote by Professor Jun Imaoka from Nagoya University, entitled “Common Mode Noise Reduction Methods Used for High Power Density DC/DC Converters”.
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The workshop closed with the “Best Paper Awards” ceremony, where attendees cast online votes to select the most outstanding contributions. In the “Best Papers Presented by a Student Speaker” category, PhD candidate Alberto Barbaro from the microEMC research group took first place with his contribution, "A Comparison of Spread Spectrum and Sigma Delta Modulations to Mitigate Conducted EMI in GaN-Based DC-DC Converters”. This study compares modulation techniques to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) in DC-DC converters based on gallium nitride (GaN) transistors—a technology increasingly popular in the automotive sector for its potential to improve energy efficiency.
In the “Best Papers Presented by a Non-Student Speaker” category, Dr. Markeljan Fishta secured second place with his work titled “A Critical Analysis of Amplifier Requirements in Capacitance-Boosting Circuits for EMI Reduction.”
Thanks to EMC COMPO 2024, Politecnico di Torino continues to solidify its position as a global leader in electromagnetic compatibility and technological innovation. The workshop provided a unique opportunity to strengthen scientific and industrial collaborations, while also fostering the development of young talent who represent the future of research in this field.