News and Information from Besser Associates • December 2009
In this issue:
- Next Webcast: RF Board Design-Understanding Radiation and Coupling
- Next Web Classroom Course: EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
- Featured Course: Bluetooth: Operation and Use
- December Courses in San Jose - Registrations still accepted
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Next Webcast: System Design - Wireless Signal Propagation
The 2009 Webinar series from Microwave Journal and Besser Associates continues with a tutorial on RF Board Design-Understanding Radiation and Coupling by instructor Allen Podell. This free 1-hour webinar introduces techniques for identifying and eliminating the sources of unwanted coupling and radiation in the design of circuit boards. * Coupling and Radiation- what is the root cause? * Shielding- "Design in" vs. "fix, if broken". * Grounding- Where is ground? Bringing it to you. * Bypassing- Some good and bad ideas. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see the presentation and ask questions in the Q&A session that follows. Visit the Microwave Journal Webinars page for more information about the upcoming webcast, and to sign up. You can also view the recorded sessions of previous webcasts in the series.
The webinar will run Tuesday, December 15, 2009; 8:00 am PT. Visit the Microwave Journal Webinars page to view the recorded sessions of previous webcasts in the series.
Next Web Classroom Course Starts January 25
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, January 25 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Tuesday, January 26 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Wednesday, January 27 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Thursday , January 28 | 9:00 - 10:30 AM Pacific Time |
| Friday, January 29 | 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 | |
| Jan 25-Jan 29, 2010 | Course 140-4258 |
| Presented by Allen Podell | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $449, otherwise pay $495  |
Featured Course: Bluetooth: Operation and Use
This five-day course is a comprehensive description and analysis of Bluetooth wireless networking, based on Bluetooth specification 3.0 + HS (high speed) and the LET (low energy technology) supplement. Instruction includes the Bluetooth basic rate (BR) and enhanced data rate (EDR) systems, along with both LET and IEEE 802.11 AMP (alternate MAC/PHY) communication methods. Participants begin by studying Bluetooth signal propagation characteristics, modulation, packet structure, data and audio processing, and error control. Performance comparisons among BR, EDR, LET, and 802.11 AMP communication methods are given. The role of the Bluetooth link manager in establishing a connection and implementing security and encryption measures are then discussed. Various higher layers in the Bluetooth protocol stack are examined such as packet segmentation and reassembly, service discovery, the host controller interface, and the implementation of application profiles. The Bluetooth qualification program is discussed. Finally, the ability of Bluetooth to coexist with other wireless networks in the 2.4 GHz band is analyzed.
Dr. Bob Morrow received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Science degree from Stanford University, and a PhD from Purdue University, all in electrical engineering. Bob taught undergraduate engineering and was the Director of Research at the U. S. Air Force Academy, and he was Deputy Head of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Air Force Institute of Technology, where he taught graduate engineering courses. He also earned instructor pilot ratings in three military aircraft before retiring from the Air Force. Dr. Morrow has published over two-dozen technical articles, holds a United States patent, and is an Advanced Class Amateur Radio operator. Bob authored the books Bluetooth Operation and Use and Wireless Network Coexistence for McGraw-Hill. He presently consults and teaches short courses in short-range wireless networks.
| Bluetooth: Operation and Use | |
| Feb 22-Feb 26, 2010 | Course 104-4228 |
| Presented by Robert K. Morrow | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
December Courses in San Jose
Sign up now! Registrations are still being accepted for the following courses. December special: we are offering a significant discount on registrations for multiple persons from the same company for these courses.
| Antennas & Propagation for Wireless Communications | |
| Dec 07-Dec 09, 2009 | Course 037-4218 |
| Presented by Steven Best | $1495 |
| RF and High Speed PC Board Design Fundamentals | |
| Dec 07-Dec 09, 2009 | Course 042-4219 |
| Presented by Rick Fornes | $1495 |
| Wireless System Design and Simulation | |
| Dec 07-Dec 11, 2009 | Course 150-4221 |
| Presented by Rowan Gilmore | $2195 |
