MEMS for Communications ­ From Concept to Product

* Topics: MEMS technology and applications in communications, with specific information on CoventorWare™ software products and intellectual property for rapid development and integration of MEMS into products.

* Site: Fremont, CA

* Date: August 1, 2001

* Contact: Gail Massari, senior manager, marketing communications, Coventor Inc., 4001 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 (919) 854-7500 ext. 102, fax (919) 854-7501.

RF & Microwave Fundamentals

* Topics: Understand the principles of RF/microwave engineering, undertake RF measurements using power meters, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers. Introduction to noise figure and phase noise. Includes practical lab sessions.

* Site: Winnersh, UK

* Dates: August 29­31, 2001

* Contact: Tracey Bull, Agilent Technologies +44 118 927 6741, fax +44 118 927 6862 or e-mail: tracey_bull@agilent.com. 

RF Power Amplifiers, Classes A through S

Topics: A detailed explanation of the various classes of RF power amplifiers and where each class is used in today's wireless designs. Classes A through S are defined and clearly explained. Fee: $800

* Site: Lake George, NY

* Dates: September 27­28, 2001

* Contact: R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad St., Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217, fax (315) 735-4328 or e-mail: RAWood@rawood.com. 

Basic Antenna Concepts

* Topics: Provides a practical understanding of the fundamental principles of antennas. Mathematical explanations will be minimized, while intuitive physical explanations and laboratory demonstrations will be emphasized.

* Site: Atlanta, GA

* Dates: September 25­28, 2001

* Contact: Continuing Educations, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332 (4040) 385-3502.

Optoelectronics Advanced Technology Workshop

* Topics: Optoelectonics packaging, alignment, bonding and interconnect issues, signal routing and integration, optoelectronics case studies and applications, standardization issues and requirements.

* Site: Bethlehem, PA

* Dates: October 11­14, 2001

* Contact: IMAPS, 611 2nd St., NE, Washington, DC 20002 (703) 758-1060 or e-mail: IMAPS@imaps.org. 

W-CDMA and UMTS Systems Operation and Technology

* Topics: A clear, comprehensive presentation from the system introduction through to W-CDMA and UMTS standards, emphasizing the system issues.

* Site: Research Triangle Park, NC

* Dates: October 17­19, 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. 

Spectrum Analysis Measurements

* Topics: Theory of operation, understanding specifications, dynamic range, intermodulation, modulation measurements (AM, FM, pulsed RF). Includes practical lab sessions.

* Site:Winnersh, UK

* Dates:October 18­19, 2001

* Contact: Tracey Bull, Agilent Technologies +44 118 927 6741, fax +44 118 927 6862 or e-mail: tracey_bull@agilent.com. For more information visit contact.tm.agilent.com/tmo/education/English/index.html.

Infrared Countermeasures

* Topics:Techniques and limitations of military infrared, electro-optical and laser countermeasures. Participants should have some familiarity with infrared techniques and possess a Secret level clearance.

* Site: Atlanta, GA

* Dates: November 6­8, 2001

* Contact: Continuing Education, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332 (4040) 385-3502 or e-mail: conted@gatech.edu.