RF Fundamentals, Modeling and De-Embedding Techniques

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Summary

This 3-day course provides technical professionals with the fundamental concepts and engineering tools needed to understand RF fundamentals and test fixture de-embedding techniques. The latest software simulation tools are used to demonstrate these concepts and techniques.

Learning objectives

Upon completing the course you will be able to:

  • Describe RF waves and their characteristics
  • Understand how to model RF Passive devices and Test fixtures at RF Frequencies
  • Understand Basic De-embedding Techniques
  • Explain RF measurement & Calibration Techniques
  • Understand Measurement Limitations and Error Functions

Target Audience

Test and measurement technicians and engineers who need to understand proper techniques for modeling fixtures and passive devices.

Outline

Day One

RF Fundamentals
 • Characteristics of Electromagnetic Energy • Conductors vs. Transmission Lines • Voltage/Current Relationships • Complex Impedance and Admittance Systems • RF Transmission Lines • Impedance Transformations and Matching
The Smith Chart/Scattering Parameters
 • Understanding the Fundamentals of the Smith Chart • Two-Port Definitions (S-parameters) • The 2*2 Scattering Matrix • Cascaded Two- Port Connections

Day Two

Passive Component Modeling
 • Resistors at RF Frequencies • Straight Wire Inductance • Capacitors and Equivalent Models • Simulation Models Vs Measured Results • Package Parasitic Models
Transmission Lines and Ground Parasitics
 • Via-Hole and Wrap Around Ground Inductance • Transmission Lines Analysis • Microstrip Line Modeling Vs Frequency • PCB Multilayer Designs and Tradeoffs, Ground Effects

Day Three

Measurements
 • De-Embedding • De-Embedding Techniques (LRL,TRL, etc.) • Developing De-Embedding Test Fixture Models • Calibration and Measurement Error Corrections • Calculating Total Uncertainties • De-Embedding Using T-Parameters