News and Information from Besser Associates • January 2009
In this issue:
- Next Webcast: UMTS's LTE Broadband Wireless Access
- Upcoming Web Classroom Course - EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
- Download Our Latest Schedule Brochure
- Public Courses Return to San Diego this February
Happy New Year from Besser Associates!
Besser Associates instructors and staff wish you a happy new year!
Next Webcast: UMTS's LTE Broadband Wireless Access
The 2008 Webinar series from Microwave Journal and Besser Associates continues with UMTS's LTE Broadband Wireless Access by instructor Doug Morais. This webcast discusses UMTS Evolution along with some key LTE technologies, including OFDMA and SC-FDMA - The 3GPP LTE standard. The presentation will also provide a Mobile WiMAX standard summary as well as a comparison between LTE and Mobile WiMAX. For more in-depth coverage of these topics, we recommend Doug's upcoming courses in San Diego and Boston, respectively:
| WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access | |
| Feb 23-Feb 25, 2009 | Course 176-4089 |
| Presented by Douglas H. Morais | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495  |
| Mobile Broadband Wireless Access | |
| May 06-May 08, 2009 | Course 195-4105 |
| Presented by Douglas H. Morais | Register by 3/30/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
The webcast will run January 20th at 8AM Pacific Time. Visit the Microwave Journal Resources page to view the recorded sessions of previous webcasts in the series.
Upcoming Web Classroom Course - EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout - Register now! Class starts next week!
This seminar discusses techniques for identifying the sources of unwanted coupling and radiation, and systematic approaches for their minimization. Upon completing the course, the participant will be able to:
• Define electromagnetic compatibility.
• Identify sources of coupling and radiation.
• Discuss and simulate the effectiveness of various shielding strategies.
The Besser Web Classroom features live, instructor led courses that are taught using web conferencing instead of a traditional classroom. The sessions last 90 minutes each day, so you can still keep up with your everyday work and meetings. Classes typically have 10-20 students, you can ask questions any time, and you will receive a PDF copy of the course manual so that you can print it out and take notes as the course progresses. These are not just "Powerpoint" presentations, rather they also include demos of CAD simulations and opportunities for the instructor to tailor the pace and coverage to the audience. Currently the sessions run from 9AM to 10:30 AM Pacific Time.
| EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout | |
| Jan 12-Jan 16, 2009 | Course 140-4125 |
| Presented by Allen Podell | Register by 1/8/2009 and pay $449, otherwise pay $495 |
Download Our Latest Schedule Brochure
Our latest schedule brochure is ready to be downloaded in PDF format directly from our website. See our ad in High Frequency Electronics magazine for additional updates - subscribe to receive our printed brocures on a regular basis.
Public Courses Return to San Diego this February
Register by the January 19th deadline to receive the earlybird discount - a savings of up to $200. Several of the courses being offered include a copy of the instructor's textbook with your registration at no additional charge. See the table below for more information.
| Applied RF Techniques I | |
| Feb 23-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 001-4092 |
| Presented by Les Besser | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
Signal Processing for Wireless Communications - FREE BOOK! |
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| Feb 23-Feb 26, 2009 | Course 029-4094 |
| Presented by Joe Boccuzzi | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1695, otherwise pay $1795 |
| RF Transceiver Architecture, Design and Evaluation | |
| Feb 23-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 031-4087 |
| Presented by Ed Niehenke | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| Advanced Wireless and Microwave Techniques | |
| Feb 23-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 086-4093 |
| Presented by Allen Podell | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access - FREE BOOK! Click here for more information on Doug Morais' text. |
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| Feb 23-Feb 25, 2009 | Course 176-4089 |
| Presented by Douglas H. Morais | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| Engineering UHF RFID Systems | |
| Feb 23-Feb 24, 2009 | Course 201-4095 |
| Presented by Allen Hollister | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $895, otherwise pay $995 |
| LTE Enabling Technologies | |
| Feb 23-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 207-4117 |
| Presented by Savo Glisic | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| RF and Wireless Made Simple | |
| Feb 25-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 004-4088 |
| Presented by Al Scott | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
DSP Made Simple for Engineers - FREE BOOK! |
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| Feb 25-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 027-4091 |
| Presented by Rick Lyons | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| RF and High Speed PC Board Design Fundamentals | |
| Feb 25-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 042-4090 |
| Presented by Rick Fornes | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| Wideband/HF Amplifier Design Techniques - FREE BOOK! Click here for more information on Allen Hollister's text. |
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| Feb 25-Feb 27, 2009 | Course 202-4096 |
| Presented by Allen Hollister | Register by 1/19/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
