Objective: To gain an understanding of RF basics. Including noise, mixers, LNAs, and compression.
Length: 60 minutes
Published Date: Jul 30, 04
Step(s) to complete
- Complete the suggested assignments
- Complete the online test to receive a certificate from Bob Pease
About the Instructor: Dean Banerjee is a Senior Wireless Applications Engineer with National Semiconductor's Wireless Products division and is the author of "PLL Performance, Simulation, and Design". During this time, he has assisted in the development and support of various PLL synthesizer chips.
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Reading Assignment:
- Non-PLL Radio Frequency
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Research Assignment:
From the presentation, answer the following questions:
- Define the 1 dB Compression Point. What is the 1 dB Compression Point a measure for in a device?
- If a 1 GHz signal and a 900 MHz signal are input to a mixer:
What will be the frequencies of the two strongest output frequencies?
- If a 1 GHz signal and a 900 MHz signal are input to a mixer:
What are the frequencies of the two intermodulation products?
CHECK ALL ANSWERS HERE
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