News and Information from Besser Associates • September 2009
In this issue:
- Next Webcast: RF CMOS Design
- Next Web Classroom Course: EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
- Last Chance for Courses in Maryland this September
- Courses Coming to Phoenix this November
Next Webcast: RF CMOS Design
The 2009 Webinar series from Microwave Journal and Besser Associates continues with RF CMOS Design by instructor Waleed Khalil. This webcast presents an overview of the main elements of CMOS design at RF frequencies. The presentation will include the following topics:
- Overview of RF CMOS Transistor Modeling
- Noise Sources in CMOS Devices
- RF Passive Components
- RF CMOS Amplifiers
Waleed Khalil, Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University
Waleed Khalil received his B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E degrees from the University of Minnesota in 1992 and 1993, respectively. In 2008, he received his PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the ECE department and the ElectroScience Lab, The Ohio State University. He conducts research in RF CMOS circuits and systems for mm-wave and THz applications. Prior to joining OSU, Prof. Khalil held various technical leadership positions in both wireless and wireline groups at Intel Corp. Most recently, he was a Sr. Staff engineer leading the RF transceiver design team at Intel’s Radio Operations Group. From 2000 to 2002, he led a group of engineers to develop Intel’s 1st WCDMA analog front-end IC. He authored or co-authored 10 issued and several other pending patents, over 20 journal and conference papers and a book chapter on PLL design in nanometer technology. He serves in the technical program committee for the RFIC Symposium.
The webinar will run Tuesday, September 22, 2009; 8:00 am PDT. Visit the Microwave Journal Webinars page to view the recorded sessions of previous webcasts in the series.
Next Web Classroom Course: EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
This seminar discusses techniques for identifying the sources of unwanted coupling and radiation, and systematic approaches for their minimization.
Learning Objectives:
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.
Target Audience:
Product and package design engineers of all expertise levels will benefit from this course. A basic engineering background (BSEE or equivalent) is required.| Monday, October 26 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Tuesday, October 27 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Thursday , October 29 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Friday, October 30 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
The course is taught on-line using our Web classroom format: simply log-in to the 90 minute live conference each day right from your workplace. The instructor's audio and presentation are delivered over the computer screen and speakers. Students can ask questions at any time via the chat window - or between sessions via email. Course notes are provided electronically in pdf format. When the session is over, return to your normal work schedule without missing a beat!
| EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout | |
| Oct 26-Oct 30, 2009 | Course 140-4211 |
| Presented by Allen Podell | Register by 10/19/2009 and pay $449, otherwise pay $495  |
Last Chance for Courses in Maryland this September
Courses in Greentbelt Maryland run during the week of September 21-25, 2009. This East Coast venue is conveniently located in Greenbelt, MD. Space is still available in the following courses:
| Applied RF Techniques I | |
| Sep 21-Sep 25, 2009 | Course 001-4198 |
| Presented by Bob Froelich | $2195 |
| DSP Made Simple for Engineers | |
| Sep 21-Sep 23, 2009 | Course 027-4190 |
| Presented by Rick Lyons | $1495 |
| RF Transceiver Architecture, Design and Evaluation | |
| Sep 21-Sep 25, 2009 | Course 031-4199 |
| Presented by Ed Niehenke | $2195 |
Courses Coming to Phoenix this November
The following courses will be offered in the city of Phoenix during the week of November 16-19:
| Applied RF Techniques II | |
| Nov 16-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 003-4216 |
| Presented by Ed Niehenke | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| Applied RF Techniques for Modern Radio Design | |
| Nov 16-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 188-4214 |
| Presented by Rick Fornes | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| Wireless Systems Operations | |
| Nov 16-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 205-4217 |
| Presented by Robert K. Morrow | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| Linearization and Modeling Techniques for RF Power Amplifiers in Modern Communication Systems | |
| Nov 17-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 212-4251 |
| Presented by Steve Cripps and John Wood | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| DSP Made Simple for Engineers | |
| Nov 18-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 027-4215 |
| Presented by Rick Lyons | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| Frequency Synthesis and Phase-Locked Loop Design | |
| Nov 18-Nov 20, 2009 | Course 052-4213 |
| Presented by Eric Drucker | Register by 10/12/2009 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
