The DreamCatcher(Keysight solution partner) ME1000 RF Circuit Design teaching solution offers a ready-to-teach package in the areas of RF and wireless communications. The provided CAE design files of the RF Transceiver Kit (based on ADS and Genesys Software from Keysight Technologies) allow students to learn RF circuit design principles, modeling, and simulation techniques.

The complete set of instruments, software, teaching materials, lab sheets and assessments will benefit both educators and students. To learn more about the RF Circuit Design courseware, click here.

Teaching Slides Training Kit
Teaching Slides Training Kit Keysight Instruments/ Software
  • Editable Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides
  • Covers 90 hours of teaching
  • RF transceiver kit
  • Lab sheets & model answers
  • Problem-based assignments
  • Covers 48 hours of labs
  • RF Signal Generator & Spectrum Analyzer
  • Vector Network Analyzer
Target university subject Target year of study Prerequisite(s)
RF Circuit Design — Passive 3rd year or final year undergraduate Electromagnetic Theory
RF Circuit Design — Active Final year undergraduate or postgraduate RF Circuit Design — Passive
Teaching Slides Training Kit Instruments Model / Software
Topics Covered:
  • Advanced Transmission Line Theory
  • Transmission Line Circuits and RF Microwave Network Analysis
  • Impedance Transformation and Impedance Matching
  • RF Microwave Filters
  • 3-Port and 4-Port Microwave Components
  • Coaxial Components and Rectangular Waveguide Components
  • Passive and Active RF Lumped Components
  • Small-Signal Amplifier Theory
  • SSA Design—Maximum Power Gain and Fixed Transducer Power Gain
  • SSA Design—Low-Noise Amplifier
  • SSA Design—Constant Mismatch and Effective Power Gain
  • General Single-Stage SSA Design
  • Multistage SSA Design
  • RF Oscillator
  • High Power Circuits
  • Broadband Amplifiers
 List of Lab Sheets:

 

  • Calibration with Spectrum Analyzer
  • Calibration with Vector Network Analyzer
  • Power Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Power Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer
  • Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer
  • Low-Noise Amplifier Characterization Using Noise Figure Analyzer
  • Filter Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Filter Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer
  • Mixer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Mixer Characterization Using Vector Network Analyzer
  • Frequency Synthesizer Characterization Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Measurement Automation Using Keysight VEE
  • Antenna Reflection Measurement with Vector Network Analyzer
  • Antenna Gain Measurement with Spectrum Analyzer
  • End-to-End RF Transceiver Measurement
Problem-based assignments：

 

  • Maximum Operating Distance Measurement Using Spectrum Analyzer
  • Maximum Operating Distance Measurement Using Oscilloscope
  • RF Bandpass Filter Design
  • RF Amplifier Design

Recommended Keysight Solutions:

RF Signal Generator & Spectrum Analyzer:

  • N9310A
  • N9320B

Vector Network Analyzer:

  • N9912A

DOWNLOAD Sample teaching slides, lab sheets and demo videos.

The DreamCatcher ME1000 RF Circuit Design Courseware can be purchased from our solutions partner, DreamCatcher

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