RF & Microwave Interference Analysis Certification

RF & Microwave Interference Analysis Certification is an intense 3-day instructor led training course focusing on fundamentals of spectrum analysis and RF signal interference analysis. If you are interested in mastering radio interference hunting and/or radio interference finding, this is the class for you!

Price: $2,195 per student

Private RF & Microwave Interference Analysis Certification classes are available in the contiguous U.S. beginning at $17,560 for up to 8 students.

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MS2720T

Who Should Attend

Wireless Carriers
Base Station OEMs
Field Engineers
Site Managers
WLAN Installers

How You Will Benefit

Review of RF Basics
A thorough understanding of Handheld Spectrum Analyzer operation
How to make measurements such as Channel Power, Occupied Bandwidth, Adjacent Channel Power, Field Strength, and Carrier to Interference Ratio
Fundamentals of Interference in Wireless Networks
A process for determining if interference is causing a problem and locating its source
Practical tips on measuring interference

What You Will Cover

Lecture 1: Introduction

Frequency and Wavelength
Amplitude Units
Decibels And Ratios
Antenna Fundamentals

Lecture 2: Modulation

Amplitude Modulation
Frequency Modulation
Phase Modulation

Lecture 3: Spectrum Analyzers

Super Heterodyne Principle
Frequency Range and Span
Amplitude, Units and Detection Options
Sensitivity and Noise Figure
Sweep Options

Lecture 4: Measurement Fundamentals

Effect of Resolution Bandwidth
Effect of Video Bandwidth
Attenuator Functions / Minimizing Spurious
Resolving Closely Spaced Signals
Using Markers (Peak/Delta/Noise)
Trace Operations: Max / Min Hold and Averaging
Using Multiple Traces Effectively
Limit Lines, Limit Envelope and Save On Event
Harmonic Distortion

Lecture 5: Field Measurements

Field Strength
Occupied Bandwidth
Channel Power
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
AM/FM Demodulation
Coverage Mapping Option

Lecture 6: Fundamentals of Interference in Wireless Networks

Sources of Interference
Recognizing and Identifying the Interference
Interference Hunting Tools
2.4 GHz Interference and Examples
Spurious Emission Limits in the US and Internationally
IP3 (Third Order Intercept Point)
Predicting IMD Frequencies and Amplitude from IP3
Image Frequencies
Antennas and Antenna Gain (dBi vs. dBd)
Antenna Mismatch Loss and Polarization Loss

Lecture 7: Practical Tips on Measuring Interference

Connecting the Spectrum Analyzer to the System
Interference Analysis Option Functions (Option 25)
Direction Finding via Pattern Slewing, Triangulation and Mapping
Doppler System Direction Finding
Duplexer Caused Self-Interference
Crest Factor
Finding Interference
Case Studies to Emphasize Learning Points Throughout the Class

Lab 1: Basic Operation
Lab 2: Modulation
Lab 3: Advanced Measurements
Lab 4: Free Space Propagation and Measurement of Digital to Analog Signal Interference
Lab 5: Manual Determination of a Source of Interference

What Our Students Are Saying

"This has been a great opportunity to have such a knowledgeable instructor with such vast experience and examples referring to normal life. This course will give us more experience and confidence in our duties during our daily activities."

"One of the best teachers I've had. I've taken a lot of courses, and [the instructor] makes it easy to pay attention, and keeps the course very interesting."

"I would recommend this course to other technicians working with any RF related issues. Knowledgeable staff/great learning tools."

Why Anritsu Training?

Hands-on: Learn by doing the task and not by watching. 50% of the course is hands-on.
Critical Emphasis: Fine tune the points and techniques that are of particular importance to your operations. Our skilled instructors and staff can tailor the module to meet your requirements.
Schedule: Training sessions can be easily scheduled months in advance. Get more specific details regarding class location, including information on discounts or having a dedicated training session at your company site by contacting us or by registering for a class online.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE BEFORE REGISTERING:

Classes will be canceled if minimum registration of 6 students is not met two weeks prior to the class dates.
Credit card orders are authorized but not charged until the class is confirmed.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Once a class is confirmed, any student wishing to cancel must provide written notice to us-training(ATMARK)anritsu.com at least 14 days prior to the class date or be subject to a cancellation fee up to 100% of the registration price.

RF & Microwave Interference Analysis Certification

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