Project Description
Course Code
3725.6295.19
Course Overview
This short online course describes the techniques and equipment used to measure power at RF and microwave frequencies. It’s important to select the correct type of power sensor if meaningful results are to be obtained for a given type of RF signal. A review quiz is included to test knowledge and understanding.
What you will learn
Measuring RF voltage and power
RF power measuring equipment overview
Diode detection and linearity
Practical diode detectors
Effects of modulation on diode detectors
Thermoelectric detectors
Wider dynamic range diode detector
Example detector hardware
Mismatch and summing errors
Target Audience
This online RF and microwave course is ideal for new entrants to the field of RF and microwave engineering. Students and job seekers will also find the course beneficial since it covers areas likely to arise during a technical interview. Technical sales engineers and technical managers who need to improve their understanding of RF and microwave communications in order to better manage projects.
New Starters
Recent Graduates and Interns
RF and Microwave Technicians and Engineers
Technical Sales and Applications Engineers
Technical Managers
Technical Level
Although there are no formal prerequisites for the course, an ability to absorb and understand technical concepts is essential together with a desire to learn more about the topics covered. A technical background is desirable in order to derive maximum benefit from the course.
Time to Complete
Approx. 1 hr
IEEE Certificate of Completion – Included
This course has been approved by the IEEE for the quality of its technical content and adherence to the IEEE’s strict criteria for educational excellence. Successfully completing all of the course modules and quizzes results in the award of an IEEE Certificate of Completion (PDF) with 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and 1.0 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and demonstrates your continuing professional development.
100% No-Risk Guarantee
We want you to be satisfied with this course and therefore offer a 100% no-risk refund guarantee. To receive a full refund, all we ask is that refund requests are made within 30 days of starting a course and that you have viewed no more than 25% of the video content.
Includes 1 year unlimited individual course access, certificate and IEEE CEUs/PDHs