Workshops & Courses
RF & Microwave Fundamentals
Topics: Understand the principles of RF/microwave engineering, and undertake RF measurements using power meters, spectrum analyzers and network analyzers. Introduction to noise figure and phase noise is also included.
Site: Winnersh, UK
Dates: October 22-25, 2002
Contact: Tracey Bull, +44 118 9276741, fax +44 118 9276862 or e-mail: tracey_bull@agilent.com.
Introductory RF/Microwaves
Topics: Intended for engineers, managers and technicians who are new to RF/microwave and need an overview of the field so that they can become productive immediately. Course participants receive a full set of seminar notes and a copy of the course text.
Site: Baltimore, MD
Dates: November 7-8, 2002
Contact: R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad St., Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.
Wireless Engineering
Topics: Fundamentals are covered and applied using a hands-on design approach. Course principles are explored by the design of practical filters, diplexers and transistor amplifiers, giving participants a wide range of design experience. Fee: $2045.
Site: Baltimore, MD
Dates: November 11-15, 2002
Contact: R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad St., Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.
RF Microwave Receiver Design
Topics: Overview of receiver applications, receiver system requirements, receiver types and architectures, receiver system characteristics, receiver interference considerations, sample receiver design, receiver components and parameters, LO design requirements, statistical design techniques, wireless system design considerations, system analysis.
Site: Baltimore, MD
Dates: November 18-20, 2002
Contact: R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad St., Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.
RF Wireless System Design Fundamentals
Topics: Combines theory with real-life examples to provide a complete foundation in digital communication techniques and their effects on RF circuit parameters. Fee: $1145.
Site: Sunnyvale, CA
Dates: November 20-22, 2002
Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.
NIST/ARFTG Microwave Measurements Short Course
Topics: Microwave measurement fundamentals, practical issues such as cables, fixtures, probes and on-wafer measurements, as well as more advanced measurement topics.
Site: Washington, DC
Dates: December 3-4, 2002
Contact: Dave Walker, NIST, e-mail: dwalker@boulder.nist.gov or visit www.arftg.org.
Advanced Wireless and Microwave Techniques
Topics: Antennas and filters are covered briefly, followed by a detailed discussion of figures of merit. Mixers and oscillator designs are evaluated, as well as defining, classifying and improving the efficiency and linearity of power amplifiers.
Site: Sunnyvale, CA
Dates: December 9-13, 2002
Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.
RF Wireless System Design Fundamentals
Topics: Digital wireless communication systems concepts and performance limitations, system degradation due to RF components, wireless communication system budget profiles, propagation losses and link budgets, cost vs. performance issues, and performance of differing RF wireless system architecture.
Site: Los Angeles, CA
Dates: December 11-13, 2002
Contact: Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.