Project Management Principles and Practice
* Topics: Gaining understanding of the nature of projects and their management, the importance of and techniques and tools for end-item focus, careful planning, appropriate control, open and timely communication.
* Site: Los Angeles, CA
* Dates: Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2001
* Contact: UCLA Extension's Dept. of Engineering, Information Systems and Technical Management, Short Courses (310) 825-3344, fax (310) 206-2815 or e-mail: mhenness@unex.ucla.edu.
Advanced Wireless and Microwave Techniques
* Topics: An in-depth examination of advanced RF and microwave design techniques, as well as a brief look at antennas and filters, and a detailed discussion of figures of merit.
* Site: Mountain View, CA
* Dates: February 1216, 2001
* Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Bldg. E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650)949-3300, fax (650) 949-4400 or e-mail: info@bessercourse.com.
CDMA IS-95 System Operation and Technology
* Topics: An overview of the practical aspects of the IS-95 (cdmaOne) system.
* Site: Princeton, NJ
* Dates: February 1416, 2001
* Contact: Anita Hellstrom, Organizational Effectiveness Institute (800) 683-7267, fax (301) 871-4942 or e-mail: Anita.Hellstrom@oei-edu.com. Additional information is available at www.oei.edu.com.
RF Test Equipment Operation (Laboratory Course)
* Topics: Latest RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers and signal generators in a hands-on laboratory environment, and measurement of device RF characteristics. Fee: $595.
* Site: Mountian View, CA
* Date: February 20, 2001
* Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Bldg. E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650)949-3300, fax (650) 949-4400 or e-mail: info@bessercourse.com.
RF CMOS Design
* Topics: Tradeoffs in CMOS receiver designs, strategies and techniques for developing CMOS receiver designs, with a heavy emphasis on process requirements, isolation and integration. A background in linear or nonlinear circuit design is desirable.
* Site: Mountain View, CA
* Dates: March 12, 2001
* Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Bldg. E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300, fax (650) 949-4400 or e-mail: info@bessercourse.com.
Principles of Telecommunications
* Topics: Comprehensive, application-driven presentation of the technology, benefits and limitations of modern telecommunications systems.
* Site: Princeton, NJ
* Dates: March 35, 2001
* Contact: Anita Hellstrom, Organizational Effectiveness Institute (800) 683-7267, fax (301) 871-4942 or e-mail: Anita.Hellstrom@oei.edu.com.
Advanced Technology Workshop on Ceramic Technologies for Microwave
* Topics: Portable wireless applications and Bluetooth, basestations, broadband and millimeter-wave materials, as well as the most recent advances in ceramic interconnect technology and materials and processes for wireless and other microwave applications.
* Site: Denver, CO
* Dates: March 2627, 2001
* Contact: Samuel J. Horowitz, DuPont Microcircuit Materials (919) 248-5752, fax (919) 248-5715 or e-mail: samuel.j.horowitz@usa.dupont.com.
Flip Chip Technology Workshop
* Topics: Recent advances in flip chip technology, as well as implementation issues. In addition, the latest products and services will be on display. A focused exhibition for suppliers will also be presented.
* Dates: June 1820, 2001
* Contact: IMAPS, 611 2nd St., NE, Washington DC 20002 (703) 758-1060, fax (703) 758-1066 or e-mail: IMAPS@imaps.org.