News and Information from Besser Associates • January 2010
In this issue:
- Next Webcast: Radar Systems
- Next Web Classroom Course: EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
- Featured Course: RF Measurements: Principles and Demonstration
- Courses Returning to San Diego this February
- Course Coming to San Jose in March
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Next Webcast: Radar Systems
The 2010 Webinar series from Microwave Journal and Besser Associates continues with a tutorial on Radar Systems by instructor Al Scott. This free 1-hour webinar covers:
- Frequency Bands
- Principles of Operation
- Major Technology Advancements
- Velocity Measurement
- Range Measurement
- Pulse Radar Block Diagram
- Pulse Doppler
- Antennas
- Angular Resolution
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, January 19, 2010; 8:00 am PT. Visit the Microwave Journal Webinars page to view the recorded sessions of previous webcasts in the series.
EMC/Shielding/Grounding/Layout Web Classroom Course Starts January 25
EMC/Shielding/Grounding Techniques for Chip & PCB Layout
This 7.5 hour seminar discusses techniques for identifying the sources of unwanted coupling and radiation, and systematic approaches for their minimization. The web presentation is given as five 90-minute sessions (see schedule below). For a preview of some of Allen Podell's material on this subject, view the 45 minute webcast given last month in partnership with Microwave Journal magazine.
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: RF Measurements: Principles and Demonstration
This 5-day lecture-based course explains essential RF measurements that must be made on modern wireless communications equipment - cellular, PCS and 3G phones, wireless LANs, GPS navigation systems, and DBS TV. The newest models of the necessary RF test equipment will be explained and demonstrated, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, digitally modulated signal generators and vector signal analyzers. Video projection techniques will be used so that all participants can see complete details of the measurement screens.
FREE BOOK- Attendees in the course will receive a free copy of the recently published book RF Measurements for Cellular Phones and Wireless Data Systems
| RF Measurements:Principles & Demonstration | |
| Mar 15-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 135-4235 |
| Presented by Al Scott and Rex Frobenius | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $2195, otherwise pay $2395 |
Courses Returning to San Diego this February
Our San Diego courses are offered in a location that is just a short drive from the downtown area. You can combine your trip with customer visits or even spend a weekend visiting the many local attractions. Register online with a credit card, or call the office to reserve your spot in any of the courses below (+1-650-949-3300).
| Signal Processing for Wireless Communications | |
| Feb 22-Feb 25, 2010 | Course 029-4232 |
| Presented by Joe Boccuzzi | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1695, otherwise pay $1795 |
| RF Transceiver Architecture, Design and Evaluation | |
| Feb 22-Feb 26, 2010 | Course 031-4227 |
| Presented by Ed Niehenke | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| Frequency Synthesis and Phase-Locked Loop Design | |
| Feb 22-Feb 24, 2010 | Course 052-4230 |
| Presented by Eric Drucker | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| 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 |
| Wireless Circuits, Systems and Test Fundamentals | |
| Feb 22-Feb 26, 2010 | Course 112-4231 |
| Presented by Rick Fornes | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| RF and Wireless Made Simple | |
| Feb 24-Feb 26, 2010 | Course 004-4222 |
| Presented by Al Scott | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| WiMAX Broadband Wireless Access | |
| Feb 24-Feb 26, 2010 | Course 176-4229 |
| Presented by Douglas H. Morais | Register by 1/18/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
Course Coming to San Jose in March
| Applied RF Techniques I | |
| Mar 15-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 001-4233 |
| Presented by Les Besser | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $2195, otherwise pay $2395 |
| Applied RF II: Advanced Wireless and Microwave Techniques | |
| Mar 15-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 086-4237 |
| Presented by Allen Podell | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $1995, otherwise pay $2195 |
| RF Measurements:Principles & Demonstration | |
| Mar 15-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 135-4235 |
| Presented by Al Scott and Rex Frobenius | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $2195, otherwise pay $2395 |
| IEEE 802.11 Operations | |
| Mar 15-Mar 17, 2010 | Course 153-4236 |
| Presented by Robert K. Morrow | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| DSP Made Simple for Engineers | |
| Mar 17-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 027-4238 |
| Presented by Rick Lyons | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
| Practical Wireless Signal Fundamentals | |
| Mar 17-Mar 19, 2010 | Course 210-4234 |
| Presented by Earl McCune Jr. | Register by 2/8/2010 and pay $1395, otherwise pay $1495 |
