Course description
RF System Design
Following the ‘Primer on RF Design’ course, this class focuses on system-level issues. We discuss several important design considerations including noise, non-linearity, distortion, sensitivity and dynamic range and their impact in selecting the appropriate system architecture. The course also covers common receiver architectures including superheterodyne and direct-conversion receivers.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
Students interested in taking this course should plan to complete the edX course, Primer on RF Design , before enrolling in this course.
Students should also have completed undergraduate-level coursework in electromagnetics, including fundamental concepts of RF waves and transmission lines.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
After successfully completing this class, students will be able to
- Describe and articulate the basic design principles of RF modules and transceivers.
- Describe and articulate common transceiver architectures
- Use CAD tools and analysis techniques to estimate the impact of non-linear effects, noise, and interferences on transceivers.
Training Course Content
Week 1:
Non-linearity in RF Systems
Week 2:
Noise and Interference
Week 3:
System-level Design
Week 4:
Receiver Architectures
Week 5:
Selected Topics on Adaptive RF Communications
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Purdue University, a partner institute of EdX.
6-9 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$750
- Audit Track - Free