MRF 01 - RF Boot Camp
The essentials of RF, without the intimidation. Frequency, power, impedance, transmission lines, and the instruments that measure them, presented as a fast working foundation for engineers and newcomers alike.
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Your Instructor
David Brown joined the company in 1994 and began his current position as President in 2001. David's work in recent years includes expanding the company's global reach in both RF, Test and Nuclear instrumentation. David blends a pragmatic approach to R&D and product management with attention to long term trends and subsequent strategic implications. For a lively discussion, catch up with David at one of the many industry conferences or send him an email. David earned his B.A. in Entrepreneurial Management from San Francisco State University and is the second-generation operator of Berkeley Nucleonics.
Course Curriculum
1.0 Introduction
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2.0 The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Signal Generators
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3.0 RF Measurement Instrumentation
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Preview3.1 Measuring Frequency
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Preview3.2.1 Superheterodyne Receiver
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Start3.2.2 Attenuator
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Start3.2.3 Preamplifier
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Start3.2.4 Preselection / Low Pass Filter
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Preview3.2.5 Mixer
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Start3.2.6 Local Oscillator (LO) and Phase Noise
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Start3.2.7 IF (Intermediate Frequency) Filter
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Start3.2.8 Analog-to-Digital Convertor (ADC)
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Start3.2.9 Resolution Bandwidth Filter (RBW)
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Start3.2.10 How to Run a Sweep
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Start3.2.11 Envelope Detector
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Preview3.2.12 Video Bandwidth (VBW)
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Start3.3 Eliminating Noise
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Start3.4 Sweep Speed
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Start3.5 Vector Network Analyzer (VNA)
Courses Included with Purchase
MRF 02 - Demystifying Phase Noise Measurements
Phase noise separates a good signal source from a great one. Learn what phase noise really is,
why it matters in radar and communications, and how to measure it correctly the first time
$99
TMI 01 - Precision Timing Terminology and Fundamentals
Jitter, skew, delay, resolution: timing has a vocabulary all its own. This course builds the
foundation, defining the terms and concepts behind precision timing so you can specify, compare, and use timing instruments correctly.
$199
Original Price: $298
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.