About Joost Brilman

Joost Brilman, founder EMI Buster

For many development teams, EMC is an unpredictable factor.

A design works perfectly on the workbench.
But during the EMC test it suddenly turns out the system doesn't comply.

Then the real work begins.
Searching for the cause, changes to the design, testing again.

That costs weeks. Sometimes months.

I've seen that pattern up close for years.

As an Electrical Engineer (TU Eindhoven) I worked on electronics development at Philips, Heliox and Demcon, among others.

In those projects I saw how EMC problems often only become visible when the design is already finished.

Since 2018 I've been helping development teams make EMC behaviour visible during the design phase.

So that problems become visible earlier and the test phase is no longer a surprise.

Go Bust EMI.

- Joost

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Joost Brilman, EMI Buster

Joost Brilman, EMI Buster

"The EMC test should be a confirmation, not a surprise."

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A review tells you exactly where and how the design can be improved from an EMC perspective. This prevents extra revisions and unnecessary delays.

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Get EMC feedback and recommendations

No measurement done, but hardware exists. A review now gives you concrete improvements before the test. Go into the test well prepared.

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Discover how to improve the EMC design further

A review tells you exactly how to make the design even better.

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What can I do for you?

Your design is well tested and you're not looking for extra margin. Tell me what's on your mind, I'll help you further.

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Problems are there to be solved

EMC issues are annoying but solvable. We analyse the cause and determine the best options for an interference-free product.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Joost's background?

MSc Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology. Most practical EMC knowledge was gained while troubleshooting EMC interference in products and systems.

What industries do you work for?

Electromagnetic properties apply in every industry. But most companies I’ve helped are active in the medical, industrial, automotive, maritime or consumer markets.

Do you also work with developers outside the Netherlands?

Absolutely. Half of my projects come from outside the Netherlands. Reviews are fully digital. PCB data in, digital report with recommendations out. For troubleshooting questions we first look at what’s practically the most efficient approach.

What standards are you familiar with?

I don’t know any standard by heart. But I am familiar with IEC 60601-1-2, the IEC 61000-6 series, CISPR, RED and various ETSI standards. Standards describe the verification step. My added value is primarily in the technical design of the product or system.

Do you help with CE marking and FCC certification?

Both are within scope. EMC design principles apply regardless of the specific standard. Sometimes a system complies with the applicable standard but interferes with itself. Step 1 is getting the requirements clear.

What engineers say

We were suffering from inexplicable interruptions in our equipment for a long time. Joost was able to quickly identify the root cause of our problem (EMI). We should have called him much earlier.

Martijn Lavrijsen

Sr. Project Engineer

LinkedIn recommendation

Reached the source of the issue (motor interference on analog sensors) and provided potential solutions in a day.

Henk Verweij

Electrical Engineer

LinkedIn recommendation

The reviews were very thorough and had a big impact in our design phase for several different products.

Mattia Fiumara

Tech Lead

LinkedIn recommendation