CourseOverview

This very popular updated 2-day technical course provides a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of modern RF and wireless communications engineering and provides a solid grounding in the technical concepts of the subject. A straightforward approach is used emphasising the practical aspects of RF and wireless communications components and systems. Complex theory is avoided with only the minimum of mathematics necessary to correctly define and support the key technical concepts introduced.

WhoWill Benefit?
This technical course is aimed primarily at engineers, technicians and managers working in the RF and wireless communications industry. It is suitable for both new entrants to the field and more experienced staff with gaps in their knowledge. Technical sales and technical marketing personnel involved in selling and marketing RF and wireless products and services will also benefit from the course. However, please note that the nature of the subject matter means that this is a technical course. We would encourage you to contact our office on +44 (0)845 680 2462 if you are unsure about the suitability of this course.

LearningOutcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the basic characteristics of RF waves Explain how RF waves propagate Describe various RF components used in RF communications systems Explain the basic characteristics of RF and wireless transceiver systems Understand the important differences between various communications standards Describe the characteristics of different modulation methods Define the common terms used to characterise RF and wireless systems Understand how to perform a range of basic RF and wireless measurements

BusinessBenefits
The course will deliver the following business benefits: Quickly bring staff up-to-speed with RF and wireless communications engineering Improve technical understanding of wireless products and services

CourseProgramme
The course programme covers: Definition of RF Frequency bands, safety and legal issues Electromagnetic spectrum Propagation models, link budget, free space, reflection, diffraction, multipath Definitions of amplitude, frequency, wavelength, phase, bandwidth and power Transmission lines and waveguides Antennas, isotropic, dipole Smith chart Impedance matching - reflected power, return loss and reflection coefficient Definition and application of S-parameters LNAs, power amplifiers, mixers, oscillators Modulators, demodulators, filters, directional couplers, antennas Analogue and digital signals Modulation techniques and speech coding Modulation schemes: AM, FM, PM, QAM, PSK, QPSK

 Bit error rate and error detection Principles of cellular mobile communications systems Multiple access techniques Basic principles of FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, spread spectrum Wireless systems overview Microwaves, WLAN, fixed wireless Cellular/mobile, GSM, UMTS, 3G, 3GPP LTE, MIMO WiFi 802.11, WiMAX, GPS, DBS, Radar, Bluetooth RF system architectures: transmitters and receivers RF performance testing and measurement dB and dBm power conversions Test equipment: signal generators, power meters Network analysers, spectrum analysers RF test setups including measurement demonstrations

CourseLevel
This technical course is aimed primarily at technical and engineering staff. Although no prior knowledge of the subject matter is needed, the ability to assimilate and understand technical concepts is required in order to derive maximum benefit from the course. Please contact our office on +44 (0)845 680 2462 if you are unsure about the technical level of this course.

CourseLocation
Rohde & Schwarz UK, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 2UZ, UK