Rohde & Schwarz UK Offering Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Measurements Course

Posted on 28/05/2014
Used Test Equipment

Looks like it will be of interest to calibration labs, RF Test professionals and used test equipment vendors.

Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Measurements, 5th/6th June 2014, Rohde &
Schwarz UK, Fleet, Hampshire

This 2-day technical course provides a solid grounding in RF, wireless and microwave measurements from HF to 40 GHz. It introduces fundamental measurement concepts, including basic theory to aid understanding, before addressing a range of commonly performed RF, wireless and microwave measurements.

The course content covers:
Basic definitions – power, dB and dBm
Transmission line fundamentals
Short, open and load terminations
S-parameters and the Smith chart
Connectors and cable care
Connector types – APC-7, N-type, SMA etc.
Torque wrenches
Connector life and cleaning
Gauging
Vector network analysis
Calibration Kits
Calibration methods
Time domain reflectometry (TDR)
Calibration, verification and accuracy of VNAs
Spectrum analysis
Spectrum analyser settings
Oscilloscopes
Power measurements and detectors
Noise figure measurements
Phase noise measurements
Modern digital modulation measurements
Antenna measurements and EMC
Practical measurement demonstrations

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