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Practical Design of Wireless Digital Communications Systems
Course Code: RF4-ON
Dates: Flexible
Duration: 3 Days
Location: On-Site Instructor-Led
Practical Design of Wireless Digital Communications Systems
Course Overview
This 3-day course focuses on the practical design and development of modern radio frequency
(RF) and wireless communications circuits and systems using common digital modulation
standards. In today’s ultra-competitive global wireless industry, the design-to-production
cycle is of crucial importance. However, developing modern wireless products, such as 3G
cellular telephones, Wi-Fi and WiMAX systems, presents many challenges. Advanced skills and
knowledge are required not only to architect these systems and devise suitable circuit
topologies, but also to solve the challenging integration and manufacturability issues
associated with high-volume products. This course teaches the practical aspects of developing
robust RF and wireless designs suitable for high-volume production.

Who Will Benefit?
The course is aimed at engineers, technicians and engineering managers working in the
wireless communications industry. The audience typically includes RF engineers and
technicians working in research and development, manufacturing test and production
environments and systems engineers responsible for the architecture of RF communications
systems. The course will also be of interest to managers who oversee these groups.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe common digital modulation standards and modulation formats
  • Explain the component-level measurements required to characterise digital modulation systems
  • Explain the system-level measurements required to characterise digital modulation systems
  • List the key features, strengths and weaknesses of common transceiver architectures
  • Specify the key measurements for digital receivers and transmitters
  • Identify the effects of PCB layout on system performance
  • Use best practices to minimise PCB layout-related problems
  • Understand integration risks and use verification methods to validate digital modulation systems
Business Benefits
The course will deliver the following business benefits:
  • Reduced design and development times and costs
  • Improved design and development efficiency
  • Improved design quality and system performance
  • Reduced development and project risks
Course Programme
The course content covers:
  • Digital modulation fundamentals
  • Common modulation standards and implications for RF implementation
  • Transceiver system considerations
  • RF component-level measurements
  • Transmitter and receiver measurements
  • High-speed PCB design, layout and fabrication
  • RF system integration
  • EM shielding and EMC engineering
  • Integration of RF and baseband systems
  • Design verification process
  • Case studies
Instructor
Detailed information about the course instructor is available on request.

Prerequisites
Participants would normally be qualified to degree level or equivalent in an electronic engineering, physics or mathematics-related subject. They should also have a good understanding of RF and microwave technology.

Course Level
Intermediate: Assumes the participant has general knowledge of the subject and professional experience of the specific areas covered.

Course Venue
Delivered on-site either at customer premises or at any suitable venue throughout the UK, Europe and Rest
of the World.

Dates
Flexible according to your requirements.

Course Fees
Please click here or call us on +44 (0)1962 855 730 to request a quote.

What’s Included?
Course participants will each receive a set of high-quality bound course notes printed in full colour and a Certificate of Attendance.

Customisation
For on-site courses, we do not force your organisation to adopt a standard, ‘one-size-fits-all’ training programme. The standard course programme can be adapted both in content and duration according to your exact requirements and specifications. Our technical experts will assist you in identifying these, even if they are uncertain or unclear. The course programme is then fitted to your exact requirements. Please call us
on +44(0)1962 855 730 to discuss your requirements in more detail.

Related Courses
Related courses include Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communications Systems (RF2), Practical RF and Microwave Measurements (RF3), PCB Design for RF and High-Speed Applications (RF5) and RF and Microwave Power Amplifier Design (RF6).

Terms and Conditions
We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions, which cover important issues like payment and cancellation policies.

Further Information
For further information about this course, please call us on +44 (0)1962 855 730.
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