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RF/MICROWAVE SYSTEMS

Description

A 10-day Training Program to provide participants with the basic knowledge, tools and methods to plan, design and deploy Radio Frequency (RF)/microwave systems.

Objectives

• Present the basics of RF and microwave theory
• Provide in-depth coverage of both the theoretical and practical (field engineering) aspects of RF and microwave engineering
• Present a planning methodology for designing and implementing RF/microwave networks

Topics

• Background overview
• Technology fundamentals
• Technologies and current deployment
• RF propagation principles
• Antennas
• System design considerations
• Radio system design
• Microwave introduction
• Transmission media
• Transmission principles
• Propagation transmission characteristics
• Modulation in microwave systems
• Baseband interfaces and channels
• The microwave system
• Microwave links
• The microwave link budget & system evaluation
• Diversity techniques
• Fixed wireless architectures, technologies and business drivers
• Overview of Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
• A checkered history: failure and rebirth
• Fixed wireless vs. cellular, Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) and cable solutions
• The data rate / frequency band / cost / range tradeoff
• Different technologies used for fixed wireless
• Microwave Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS)
• Local Multipoint Distribution Services (LMDS)
• The future
• Cellular network planning
• Introduction
• Radio network definition including capacity planning
• Propagation analysis and coverage planning
• Frequency allocation
• Cellular network planning tools

Target Audience

• Telecommunications managers and personnel responsible for the design, planning, deployment and management of RF/microwave transmission systems
• Managers looking to complement their skill-set by gaining a good understanding of RF/microwave systems

Methodology

Our Training Programs combine expert presentations, workshops, case studies and discussions on real-life situations faced by participants. Complete training material is provided to all participants for future reference and follow-up action plans.

Location

Our Training Programs are held at regular intervals in selected cities around the world. Upon request, our expert trainers can lead Training Programs at the location of your choice. If interested, please contact us at training@neotelis.com.

Expertise

Neotelis provides consulting and training services to telecommunications organizations worldwide. Its team of experts has trained thousands of executives and managers working for operators, regulators, policy-makers and governments in over 100 countries around the world.