Project Description

Course Code

3725.6172.19

Course Overview

This short online course describes how to control and measure the impedance of transmission lines and traces using time-domain reflectometry (TDR).

What you will learn
  • Controlling and measuring line impedance

  • Microstrip impedance tolerance

  • Time-domain reflectometry (TDR) and equipment

  • TDR characterisation

  • Test coupons

  • Using test resonators to determine PCB properties

Target Audience

This course is ideal if you are involved in the design of RF and microwave circuits, high-speed digital logic and mixed-signal RF and digital circuits. Individuals taking the course typically include RF and wireless design engineers, microwave design engineers, RFIC design engineers, digital and hardware design engineers, RF and hardware applications engineers and PCB design and layout engineers.

  • RF and Wireless Design Engineers

  • RFIC Design Engineers

  • Mixed-Signal RF and Digital Design Engineers

  • Hardware Design Engineers

  • RF and Hardware Applications Engineers

  • PCB Design and Layout Engineers

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. 30 mins

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 0.05 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and 0.5 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

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