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  RF and microwave engineering
has been aptly described as a "black art." Even for those who have a deep understanding
of the concepts, there is still an element of mystery involved, particularly when
it comes to troubleshooting misbehaved circuits or systems. When frequencies are
high and wavelengths are so short that everything conductive becomes an antenna
absorbing and conducting or reflecting signals elsewhere, tracking down a source
can be like feeling you way around a house of mirrors at an amusement park while
looking for the exit. Fortunately, someone like Francesco Fornetti, at
Explore RF, not only grasps
the concepts but also has the ability to develop training materials to give a hand
up to those who are new to the field of RF or are looking to review and re-learn
the principles.
 Mr. Fornetti, who recently published a tutorial
titled
CONQUER RADIO FREQUENCY. A Multimedia Conceptual
Guide to RF & Microwave Engineering, Based on AWR Microwave Office Video Tutorials,
and for which I created a 10-question
RF Cafe Quiz, now has placed the entire course online for your
convenience. "This material, which includes a full-color textbook and over 12 hours
of video tutorials, provides a comprehensive guide for the RF and Microwave engineering
student or junior professional. It allows the reader to achieve a good understanding
of the foundation theory and concepts behind high frequency circuits as well illustrating
the most common design and simulation techniques for passive and active RF circuits.
The combination of textbook and video tutorials gives the reader a great conceptual
and visual insight into the world of RF and Microwave Engineering." Examples of
the videos can be found at the
Explore
RF website.
 Once you have registered for access to the
training portal you will be able to download the e-book version of "Conquer Radio
Frequency" in PDF format. You will also get access to the video tutorials as
streaming videos. Please note that you will be NOT be able to download the videos!
How much does it cost? You can get access to the material for 6 months for only
$29.99.
As a powerful and influential member of the RF/microwave media, I have been provided
with complimentary access to the website for the purpose of doing this promotion.
To the right is a screen capture of the set of videos provided for "Chapter 3 - Foundations
of RF & Microwave Circuit Characterization." As with most other videos,
circuits are actually built and simulated in the AWR Microwave Office environment
so that you receive a step-by-step progression through the process (see screen shot
to left). If you are new to any sophisticated simulation software, finding your
way around all the setup and simulation options can be a daunting task. Sitting
in a classroom for a few days and trying desperately to absorb all the new information
while entering circuits into a computer and trying to get simulations to run properly
can be extremely frustrating. This course allows you to work at your own pace and
benefit from the ability to go back and review instructions.
If you would rather have a spiral-bound hard copy of
Conquer Radio Frequency with a DVD that includes all the
videos and the PDF version of the book, it is available from Amazon.com for $99.99.
Posted April 7, 2014
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