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Workshops & Courses

March 1, 2003

Workshops & Courses


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, and 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.

Wireless Engineering
Topics : Provides engineers with the knowledge to design competitive devices for the wireless field. The course begins with fundamentals that are essential for the linear circuit design of matching circuits, filters and amplifiers.
Site : Cape May, NJ
Dates : April 7-11, 2003
Contact : R.A. Wood Associates, 1001 Broad Street, Suite 450, Utica, NY 13501 (315) 735-4217, or e-mail rawood@rawood.com.

Antenna Engineering
Topics : 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, fax (404) 894-8925, or e-mail: conted@gatech.edu.

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 the 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/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.