Workshops & Courses
Space-based Radar
Topics : Techniques and design of space-based radar (SBR) systems, including ground moving target indication, synthetic aperture radar techniques, target detection, requirements for 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, CA 90024 (310) 825-3344.
Microwave Antenna Measurements
Topics : Design, use and evaluation of anechoic chambers, far-field, near-field and compact ranges; techniques for the determination of antenna radiation patterns, directivity, gain, polarization and impedance; phased array testing and alignment, radar cross-section measurements and radar imaging techniques.
Site : Northridge, CA
Dates : June 9-13, 2003
Contact : California State University, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 (818) 677-2146, fax (818) 677-5982.
MEMS Design Using CoventorWare
Topics : The course objective is to use the CoventorWare integrated design environment to create, simulate and refine a MEMS device. For more information, visit: www.coventor.com.
Site : Cary, NC
Dates : June 16-18, 2003
Contact : Coventor Inc., 4001 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 (919) 854-7500.
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 explained, including the advantages, disadvantages, applications and circuit topologies for each class.
Site : Toronto, Canada
Dates : June 18-19, 2003
Contact : R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad Street, Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217.
Modern Antenna Concepts for Military Applications
Topics : This three-day course provides participants with an understanding of the set of physical principles that apply to the selection, design and integration of antennas into the military and other government communication, ELINT, SIGINT and electronic systems.
Site : San Diego, CA
Dates : June 23-25, 2003
Contact : Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building B, Suite 115, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.
Applied RF Techniques I
Topics : This five-day course provides circuit-level designers with the fundamental concepts needed to work effectively with high frequency electronics. The course focuses primarily on linear circuit design.
Site : San Diego, CA
Dates : June 23-27, 2003
Contact : Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building B, Suite 115, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.
Design and Simulation of Wireless Radio Systems
Topics : This five-day course is comprised of two parts: 1) an introduction to systems simulation to understand component specifications and 2) understanding the various RF integrated circuit options available to meet those requirements.
Site : San Diego, CA
Dates : June 23-27, 2003
Contact : Besser Associates, 201 San Antonio Circle, Building B, Suite 115, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 949-3300.
RF Wireless Principles and Practice
Topics : This intensive course is intended to provide the practical knowledge needed to understand and design RF and wireless equipment. For more information, visit: www.gtconted.org.
Site : Atlanta, GA
Dates : July 14-19, 2003
Contact : Georgia Institute of Technology, 613 Cherry Street, Swann Bldg., 3rd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30332 (404) 385-3541.