RF Fundamentals

Course 059

Web Classroom, WebEx	Nov 15-Nov 19, 2010
Course 059-4357	Presented by Bob Froelich
Register by 11/8/2010 and pay $449, otherwise pay $495

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Summary:

This course provides circuit-level designers with the essential concepts needed to work effectively with high frequency electronics. Participants gain analytical, graphical, and computer-aided techniques to analyze and optimize RF circuits in practical situations. The course addresses linear active circuit design, focusing on stability, bandwidth, and noise considerations.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing the course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe RF circuit parameters and terminology.
• State the effects of parasitics on circuit performance at RF.
• Use graphical design techniques and the Smith Chart.
• Match impedances and perform transformations.
• Predict RF circuit stability and stabilize circuits.
• Design small signal and low noise RF amplifiers.

Target Audience:

Professionals required to work in high frequency domains for the first time, as well as seasoned veterans, will benefit from this comprehensive overview of practical design techniques. An electrical engineering background (or equivalent practical experience) is recommended, as well as a familiarity with complex numbers.

Outline:

Introduction
• Overview of fundamentals • Complex impedances and admittances • Resonances
Transmission Lines
• Types • Characteristic impedances • Coupling
S-parameters and the Smith Chart
• Two-terminal z- and y-parameters • dB, dBm, and RF port • Power-flow and traveling waves • Reflection coefficient, VSWR • Return loss and mismatch loss • The Smith Chart • Scattering (S) and (T) parameters • Transistor parameters
Impedance Matching
• Conjugate impedance matching • Real and complex terminations • Bandwidth considerations
Passive Component Modeling
• Component equivalent circuits • Component losses and parasitics • Q variation
Active Circuits
• Amplifier performance limitations • Unilateral amplifier design and figure of merit • RF device stability • Active/passive DC bias circuits • Layout/ground considerations • Simultaneous conjugate match • Bandwidth considerations • RF noise sources • Constant noise circles • Available-gain design for minimum noise • Tradeoffs between gain and noise performance • Low noise amplifier example

Subject Areas Covered

RF Circuit Design (Linear): S-Parameters, Smith Chart, Passive Components, LNA's
Fundamental RF Circuit Concepts & Parameters

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