Applied Deign of RF/Wireless Products and Systems
Gain knowledge of the practical aspects of developing robust RF and wireless designs suited for high-volume production with Wizlogix's Applied Design of RF/Wireless Products and Systems, a training course specially designed for RF professionals.
Sign up for this three-day intermediate-level course now and learn how to design and develop modern RF and wireless communications circuits and systems for practical situations using common digital modulation standards. Join us as we solve the challenging issues of integration and manufacturability associated with developing high-volume RF products such as 3G/4G cellular telephones, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and Zigbee systems.
Learning Outcome
Upon completing the course you will be able to:
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Describe common digital modulation standards and modulation formats
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Explain the key component-level specifications of each transceiver circuit block
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Explain the component-level and system-level measurements required to characterize digital modulation systems
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List the key features, strengths and weaknesses of common transceiver architectures
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Specify the key measurements for digital receivers and transmitters
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Identify the effects of PCB layout on system performance and use best practices to minimize layout-related problems
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Mitigate against yield, tolerancing and self-EMC as well as conducted and radiated integration problems
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Understand integration risks and use verification methods to validate a digital modulation system
Target Audience
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RF engineers and technicians working in research and development, and manufacture of test and production environments
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System engineers dealing in the architecture of RF communications systems
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Engineering managers working in RF wireless communications
Course Content
Day 1
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Digital Modulation Fundamentals
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Common Modulation Standards and Implications for RF Implementation
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Transceiver System Considerations
Day 2
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RF Component-level Measurements
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Receiver Measurements
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Transmitter Measurements
Day 3
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Fabrication Technologies
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RF System Integration
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Integration of RF and Baseband
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The Design Verification Process
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Case Studies
Course Details
3 Days
09:00 - 17:00
Course Facilitator
Dr. Chris Potter is a renowned researcher in the field of adaptive linearisation of Power Amplifiers (PAs). His research also extends into RF system designs and tools for automation of RF design processes.
Having previously worked for Marconi Instruments and Tality UK, Dr. Potter has designed a variety of microwave and RF test equipment and worked on RF architectures and product designs for GSM, EDGE, Bluetooth, 802.11a/b and W-CDMA.
He is presently a consultant with Cambridge RF Ltd. in Cambridge, UK, where he works on diverse client projects in the fields of GPS receivers, Bluetooth testers, Envelope Tracking PAs, Security Tag Readers, Microwave Radios and DVB over fibre.
Dr. Potter received his Ph.D from the University of London in 1987.
Dr. Chris Potter
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