Subscription Tutorials

A series of tutorials in "chalk-talk" format, similar to courses on the popular "Khan Academy" site.

One hour tutorial on reflectionless filters design by instructor Bob Froelich.

One-hour webinar. Instructor Allen Podell gives a brief overview of the basics of RF power amplifier design.

This seminar covers the basics of analog and digital modulation, including sampling and pulsed signals. The fundamental digital modulation formats such as BPSK, QPSK, and QAM are described. Continuous-phase formats (MSK, FSK) are covered as well.

Instructor Bob Froelich presents a one-hour tutorial webcast on Small Signal Amplifiers.

• Small-Signal Applications
• Small-Signal Performance Metrics
• Gain
• Noise Figure
• Distortion
• Power Consumption
• DC Bias

Includes prototype online self study guide

Besser Associates instructor Scott Bullock presents a tutorial webcast on Introduction to Receivers.

• Parts of the Receiver
• Image Frequency
• LNA's
• Mixer Spur Analysis
• High/Low Level Mixers and Intermodulation
• Phase Noise
• Filters/Group Delay
• Dynamic Range
• AGC
• Minimum Discernible Signal
• Tangential Sensitivity

This one-hour webinar provides an overview and introduction to the unique issues related to space-terrestrial comms links.

This webinar will provide an overview of areas 5G will address.  We will begin with a discussion on the shortcomings of present day cellular systems to highlight the items needing to be addressed in 5G.  Provide the overall 5G goals and pillar use cases as defined by ITU.  Several deployment options will be provided and summary of the 3GPP scenarios provided.