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This course trains participants in RF measurement using instruments like spectrum analysers, network analysers, and power metres. It covers test parameters, calibration methods, and standard practices, with 30% theory and 70% hands-on practice, aiming to boost confidence and competency in troubleshooting.

Learning Outcome

  • Able to understand the difference between spectrum analysis and network analysis 
  • Able to articulate main measurement parameters by spectrum analyser and network analyser, and the function of each parameter towards RF components characterisation 
  • Able to operate spectrum analyser and network analyser with confidence
  • Able to make sense and explain measurement results collected from RF measurement instruments

Methodology

The course will be conducted in two major ways: lecture on the theory part, while hands-on on the practical part. Classroom discussions will be carried out throughout the entire course.

Pre-requisite

Participants are required to have basic understanding in electronics. Understanding of RF theory will be helping participants to better appreciate the course content but is optional. Hands-on experience in dealing with spectrum analyser, network analyser and power metre prior to this class is optional but will definitely help student’s engagement with the syllabus.

Duration

2 Days

Target Group (who should attend)

Validation and test engineers, technicians and RF circuit designers.

Day 1

  • Spectrum Analyser
  • Theory
    • What is Spectrum and Signal Analysis?
    • What measurements are available in spectrum analysis?
    • Theory of Operation: Swept Spectrum Analyser Hardware
  • Practical Hands-on
    • Understanding Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Spectrum Emission mask, adjacent channel power, spurious emissions, field strength, AM/FM audio demodulation
    • Specification: Which are important and why?

Day 2

  • Network Analyser
  • Theory
    • What is Network Analyser?
    • Theory of Operation: Network Analyser Hardware
  • Practical Hands-on
    • Specification: Which are important and why?
    • Hands-on tutorial on Network analyser