IMS2017 | IEEE International Microwave Symposium

RF Boot Camp, Wednesday, 25 May 2016, Moscone Center, Room 309

08:00-08:30 Registration and Breakfast

08:30-09:00 The RF/Microwave Signal Chain

09:00-09:45 Network Characteristics, Analysis and Measurement

09:45-10:00 Break

10:00-10:30 Impedance Matching Fundamentals

10:30-11:00 RF Simulation

11:00-11:45 Spectral Analysis

11:45-12:15 Lunch Break

12:15-13:00 Signal Generation

13:00-13:45 Digital Modulation and Vector Signal Analysis

13:45-14:00 Break

14:00-14:45 Introduction to Simulation-Based GaN Power Amplifier Design

14:45-15:15 Antenna Basics

15:15-16:00 Understanding Basic RF Analog Receiver Design and Analysis

16:00-17:00 Visit the IMS2016 Exhibition

17:00-18:00 Attend the Industry Hosted Reception (IMS2016 Show Floor)

The RF/Microwave Signal Chain

This section will introduce transmit/receive signal chains and important characteristics for design and measurement that will be discussed throughout the following modules.

Network Characteristics, Analysis and Measurement

This section will cover transmission line basics, S-Parameters, and the Smith Chart. Transmit, receive and directivity paths will be described along with how dynamic range and accuracy can be optimized. Calibration and error correction will also be covered.

Impedance Matching Fundamentals

This talk will outline various types of lumped and distributed matching network topologies and approaches. Several examples will be demonstrated using Keysight ADS for both lumped and distributed (microstrip transmission line elements) matching circuits.

RF Simulation

This section will illustrate the ADS RF/Microwave Design Simulation Tool.

Spectral Analysis

This section covers frequency and time domain sweep searching including RBW, VBW and dynamic range criteria for accurate measurements.

Signal Generation

This section covers CW signal characteristics, including phase noise, as well as signal synthesis and analog amplitude, phase, frequency and pulsed modulation.

Digital Modulation and Vector Signal Analysis

This section covers simultaneous amplitude and phase modulation, polar and I-Q format, and digital modulation signal characteristics and measurement.

Introduction to Simulation-Based GaN Power Amplifier Design

We will be focused on understanding the basic principles behind non-linear power amplifier design and will outline a simulation-based approach utilizing Keysight ADS, that starts with a non-linear GaN HEMT model and outlines a series of steps to accomplish a basic narrow-band PA Design that addresses stability considerations and is designed against a specific set of gain, power, efficiency and VSWR considerations.

Understanding Basic RF Analog Receiver Design and Analysis

This tutorial will provide an overview of the independent and integrated functioning of the various system blocks comprising a typical heterodyne down converting receiver, including mixing, amplification, image frequency filtering and adjacent channel filtering. Demonstrations in Keysight. ADS will be used to illustrate the impact of component specifications on overall sub‐system performance as well as how advanced simulation models, including X‐parameter‐based amplifier models, and scalable attenuator and filter models can assist with sub‐system design and optimization.

Antenna Basics

This section will be focused on fundamental principles that show how Maxwell’s Equations lead to Antenna Design by combining the Equations with Boundary Conditions . The Essence of Antennas will be discussed as well as the Mechanism of Radiation. In addition, this section will show how fundamental antennas can be used to create Multi-Band Designs and Internal Antenna Designs.

RF Bootcamp is pleased to welcome the following speakers for our session in 2016.

Joanne Mistler (Keysight)

Microwave engineer with expertise in low-noise synthesizer design and test, RF/MW Applications Engineering, Technical Strategic Marketing and Business Development.

Design work in microwave missile guidance seekers with noise-degenerating phase- and frequencylocked-loops and low-noise amplifiers.
Test and integration work in seeker and low-noise synthesizer characterization in the lab, under vibration and in the field, and ATE system specification and development.
RF/MW Applications expertise in Phase-Noise and Digital Communications. Developed and taught many seminars and classes covering all aspects of RF/MW fundamentals and testing.
Technical Marketing and Business Development experience in commercial and defense markets, including DOCSIS Test Solutions, Medical Imaging, Test & Measurement, Aerospace/Defense and Wireless Communications.
BSEE – Northeastern University
MSEE – Tufts University
HighTech MBA – Northeastern University

Dr. Larry Dunleavy (Modelithics, Inc.)

Co-founded Modelithics in 2001 as a University of South Florida spinout company, to provide improved modeling solutions and high quality microwave measurement services for radio and microwave frequency circuit designers. He is currently serving as President & CEO at Modelithics. He also maintains a position as a tenured Professor within USF’s Department of Electrical Engineering, where has been a faculty member since 1990. In this role, he has been teaching in the area of RF & Microwave circuits and measurements for over 25 years.

Rob Hill (AntennaMagic, LLC.)

Rob is presently the CEO and Founder of AntennaMagic LLC and provides Consulting and Custom Antenna Design Services on demand. Before AntennaMagic, he spent 8 years at Apple Inc., and was responsible for all technical issues regarding Antenna Design for Apple’s Wireless Products. He is credited with the antenna designs for the first iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4s product line. While at Apple, he held the position of Distinguished Engineer, Scientist and Technologist (DEST).

Prior to working at Apple, Rob was the VP of Engineering and a Technical Fellow at Rangestar Wireless. In the 1980s and 1990s, Rob contributed antenna innovations at leading Silicon Valley companies including L3 Communications, TRW/ESL, Trimble Navigation, and Glenayre. Rob has more than 50 United States Patents granted, 30 International Patents granted, and in 2000, his Low-Profile Omnidirectional Antenna was named Wireless Design & Development Magazine’s Product Of The Year.