Developing Radio Frequency (RF) Prototype Hardware

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  • Course Content
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Overview

Developing Radio Frequency (RF) Prototype Hardware

Course Description

Whether you are a designer new to the radio-frequency (RF) field, a seasoned designer looking for a refresher course, or an engineer or scientist engaged in RF engineering in search of practical skills developing prototype hardware, this introductory-level course is a great option. It provides the design theory and test techniques needed to develop RF prototype hardware using common commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic components. Fundamental RF engineering principles are presented with an emphasis on component selection and RF component chain analysis techniques. The concepts learned in this Developing Radio Frequency class can be used to efficiently design and test RF systems for initial prototypes on radar, receiver, transmitter, or jammer projects.

Course Content

BASIC RF

  • Engineering review: dB, voltage, and current
  • Cables, adaptors, connectors
  • Equipment: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers

COMPONENTS

  • Passive components, filters, switches
  • Mixers, single sideband modulation (SSB), and I/Q modulators
  • Amplifiers
  • Frequency sources
  • Detectors and detector log video amplifier (DLVA)
  • Waveguide devices

CASCADES

  • Gains/losses
  • Bandwidth
  • Noise figure
  • Signal-to-noise

TESTS/DEMOS

  • Component demos
  • Cascade measurement demos
  • Digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) demo
  • Power amplifier measurements
  • Noise figure measurement
Requirements & Materials
Important Information

This course requires completion of an access eligibility form. Please make sure you read the Course Restrictions section below before registering for this course. 

Prerequisites

Recommended

  • Familiarity with radio frequency concepts and electromagnetic wave propagation theory
Course Restrictions

This course is restricted to US citizens who are industrial and/or government employees and complete the Access Eligibility Form. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6661. Attendees must fax the Access Eligibility Form to 404-407-8691 or RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu

Session Details

  • Special Discounts: Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) employees are eligible to receive a discount.  If you are a GTRI employee, please go to the Organizational Development website and look for the coupon code under GT Professional Development. Review coupon instructions for more information.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for engineers and scientists working in RF engineering who want to learn practical skills and gain experience developing prototype hardware such as receiver, radar, communication, or RF electronic warfare systems. It also is great for designers new to the RF and microwave field or for those needing a refresher on the basics of RF design and an overview of what is available in RF component technology.

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What You Will Learn

  • RF design fundamentals and examples
  • The basics of all common RF parts
  • How to use RF test equipment
  • Prototype construction techniques
  • Component testing
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How You Will Benefit

  • Explore RF chain analysis techniques applicable from 1 MHz to 100 GHz.
  • Learn which technologies are appropriate for any given frequency band.
  • Save countless hours in identifying the right vendors for RF components.
  • Avoid common mistakes made by first-time designers.
  • Learn what is important to test and what is not necessary to test.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

- Abe Kani
President

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