International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 16, No 5: October 2026

Electromagnetic interference challenges and mitigation strategies in wide-bandgap power converters: A critical review

Arsalan Muhammad Soomar (Gdansk University of Technology)
Shoaib Shaikh (Mehran University of Engineering and Technology)
Ni Jiahua (Power China Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited)
Lyu Guanghua (Power China Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited)
Piotr Musznicki (Gdańsk University of Technology)
Syed Hadi Hussain Shah (Power China Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Oct 2026

Abstract

The widespread adoption of high-frequency power electronic converters, particularly those utilizing wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors like silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), has significantly escalated electromagnetic interference (EMI) challenges. Driven by ultra-fast switching transitions and parasitic coupling, these EMI disturbances now span wider frequency ranges. This review highlights that conventional, filter-only mitigation strategies are increasingly inadequate for modern, high-power-density converters. Instead, effective EMI suppression requires a coordinated, multilayer approach incorporating source-level suppression, propagation-path control, layout-aware engineering, and soft-switching strategies. Additionally, the analysis shows that hybrid modeling frameworks—integrating time and frequency-domain methods—offer superior EMI characterization compared to standalone approaches. Looking forward, AI-assisted EMI prediction and compact integrated filters represent critical research directions. Unlike traditional surveys that focus narrowly on conducted EMI or filter-based fixes, this review introduces a unified "source–path–system" framework. By integrating conducted and radiated EMI mechanisms, addressing WBG-specific challenges, and evaluating system-level mitigation trade-offs, this paper provides a comprehensive guide for designing next-generation, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -compliant power electronic platforms.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECE

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE, ISSN: 2088-8708, a SCOPUS indexed Journal, SNIP: 1.001; SJR: 0.296; CiteScore: 0.99; SJR & CiteScore Q2 on both of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science) is the official publication of the Institute of ...