This class will introduce you to the discipline of RF (and µwaves). We will study and discuss the theoretical concepts and practical aspects of RF components, design, test and measurement.
Morse Code
CW
E & H Fields
Electromagnetic Waves
Wavelength
Near field vs. Far field
RF vs. Microwave
Electromagnetic Frequency Spectrum
Band Designations
Bandwidth
ISM Band
Gain & Attenuation
Modulation
EMI
EMF
Watts vs. dB (Gain)
PCB Topics
Transmission Lines & Types
Characteristic Impedance
Reflection Coefficient
VSWR
Isolation
Propagational Velocity
S-Parameters
Antennas
“Antenna Gain”
Antenna Aperture
Isotropic Radiator
dBi
dBm
dBu
Antenna Length
Directivity
Beam Patterns
Testing & Measuring Equipment
Multipath Distortion & Errors
Link Margin
SNR
PSD
Receiver
RF Behavior
Troubleshooting HF
Faraday Cage
Training Price: $2,950 per student (plus the appropriate NMGRT, where NMGRT = New Mexico Gross Receipt Tax)
Prerequisite: Our Prerequisite to Introduction to Radio Frequency (RF) class or equivalent
Target audience: Technicians, engineers, managers
Instructor: Jay Skolnik, PE (Professional Licensed Electrical Engineer & ESD Program Manager Certified by ESD Association & iNARTE ESDC Certified & IPC ESDC Certified Instructor & Active Member of ESD Association & Certified ESD Specialist / Plant Auditor & Certified ESDA TR53 Technician by ESDA & Certified Professional Instructor (CPI) for National Instruments (NI) Multisim & Ultiboard programs)
Class length: Four (4) consecutive half-days
Class time: 12 PM to 4 PM (Mountain Time)
Class location: Live online
"Good Intro to RF, a good refresher - Well-done, I enjoyed the real-world practical lessons & experiences."
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Very complete and well-done for an intro class!"
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Everything was great!"
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
"Jay is one of the best instructors I've had."
Engineer - Sandia National Laboratories
