Workshops & Courses


RF Wireless Engineering
Topics : Designed to give electrical engineers the specialized training that they need to achieve competence in RF and wireless engineering. Students learn practical skills, such as component selection and impedance matching network design.
Site : Atlanta, GA
Dates : January 27-31, 2003
Contact : Georgia Institue of Technology, 613 Cherry Street, Swann Bldg., 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30332 (404) 385-3541.

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 : Sunnyvale, CA
Dates : February 3-5, 2003
Contact : Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.

RF Wireless System Design Fundamentals
Topics : Combines theory with real-life examples to provide participants with a complete foundation in digital communication techniques and their effects on RF circuit parameters. Fee: $1145.
Site : Phoenix, AZ
Dates : March 10-12, 2003
Contact : Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building E, Suite 280, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.

Phased Array Antennas for Communications and Radar
Topics : The presentation of the necessary theory, basic principles of operation, components, and important design parameters of phased array antennas.
Site : Davos, Switzerland
Dates : March 17-21, 2003
Contact : CEI-Europe AB, PO Box 910, S-612 25 Finspong, Sweden +46-122-175 70, fax +46-122-143 47.

Applied RF Techniques in Wireless Systems
Topics : Introduction to RF, single-ended and balanced S-parameters, impedance matching, graphical and analytical design methods, discrete and monolithic RF component models, Smith chart techniques, transmission lines and RF CAE, PCB materials.
Site : Nice, France
Dates : April 7-11, 2003
Contact : CEI-Europe AB, PO Box 910, S-612 25 Finspong, Sweden +46-122-175 70, fax +46-122-143 47.

Antenna Engineering
Topics : Presents the theory and practice of antenna engineering covering the range of antenna properties and types from basic to state-of-the-art. The antennas presented in the course cover a wide spectrum of frequencies.
Site : Atlanta, GA
Dates : April 28-May 2, 2003
Contact : Georgia Institute of Technology, Continuing Education, PO Box 93686, Atlanta, GA 30377 (404) 385-3501.

Introduction to Electromagnetic Compatibility Design Practices
Topics : Fundamentals of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC/EMI), and focus on the methodology of how to minimize EMC problems. Attendees will be offered a hands-on personal consultation.
Site : Northbrook, IL
Dates : May 5-6, 2003
Contact : DLS Electronic Systems Inc. (847) 537-6400.

RF/Microwave Circuit Design: Linear/Nonlinear Theory and Applications
Topics : Enhance the design capability of the RF or microwave engineer by introducing modern linear and nonlinear design techniques. Seeks to combine the theory and practice of modern, computer-aided high frequency circuit design with greater intuition and increased insight.
Site : Cambridge, UK
Dates : May 12-16, 2003
Contact : CEI-Europe AB, PO Box 910, S-612 25 Finspong, Sweden +46-122-175 70, fax +46-122-143 47.