Workshops & Courses


CCD/CMOS Imaging Sensors and Application

Topics : Describes advances made in pixel count, quantum efficiency, charge transfer efficiency, read noise, large dynamic range and high speed operation. CCD and CMOS technologies developed to achieve high levels of performance are discussed.
Site : Los Angeles, CA
Dates : April 28-May 2, 2003
Contact : UCLA Extension Bldg., 10995 LeConte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 825-3344.

Antennas: Principles, Design and Measurements

Topics : Antenna fundamentals, arrays, wire antennas, broadband antennas, horns, reflectors, antennas in systems, antennas for wireless communications and measurements. For more information, visit www.antennacourse.com.
Site : Dulles, VA
Dates : April 29-May 2, 2003
Contact : Leanne Traver, NCEE, 68 Port Royal Square, Port Royal, VA 22535-0068 (804) 742-5611.

Introductory RF and Microwaves

Topics : Introduction to the field of RF and microwaves. Intended for engineers, managers and technicians who need to be introduced to particular aspects of RF and microwave signals, and associated testing and measurement procedures.
Site : Cincinnati, OH
Dates : May 1-2, 2003
Contact : R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad Street, Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217, or e-mail rawood@rawood.com.

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. For more information, visit www.dlsemc.com.
Site : Northbrook, IL
Dates : May 1-2 & May 5-6, 2003
Contact : DLS Electronic Systems Inc. (847) 537-6400.

RF and Microwave Receiver Design

Topics : Understand the receiver requirements and how to flow the requirements to circuit design level and back. Intended for anyone involved in specifications, receiver design, RF circuit design and microwave system development.
Site : Cincinnati, OH
Dates : May 5-7, 2003
Contact : R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad Street, Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.

RF Power Amps, Classes A-S

Topics : Provides a detailed explanation of the various classes of RF power amplifiers, and where each class is used in today's wireless designs. Amplifier classes A through S are defined and clearly explained, including the advantages, disadvantages, applications and circuit topologies for each class.
Site: Cincinnati, OH
Dates : May 8-9, 2003
Contact : R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad Street, Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.

RF/Microwave Circuit Design

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.

Space-based Radar

Topics : Techniques and design of space-based radar (SBR) systems, including ground moving target indication, synthetic aperture radar techniques, SAR interferometry to generate DTED-level digital terrain models, design of SBR systems and the design of large aperture antenna systems.
Site : Los Angeles, CA
Dates : June 2-5, 2003
Contact : UCLA Extension Bldg., 10995 LeConte Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 CA (310) 825-3344.