RF/Microwave Systems Technology Seminar

Friday, 22nd April 2005

The Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, China

Attend this free one-day RF/Microwave Systems Technology Seminar to enhance your practical knowledge and ability to apply the latest technology to your RF and microwave system requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

You will gain invaluable insights into antennas, coaxial cable, lightning protection, and spectrum utilization from the industry leaders of Smiths Interconnect.  Technical presentations will be made by experts from these leading companies who will also be available to answer your questions and address application issues.

Antennas                                            Radio Waves, Inc.                  www.radiowavesinc.com

Coaxial Cable Transmission Lines  Times Microwave Systems     www.timesmicrowave.com

Lightning Protection                        PolyPhaser Corporation        www.polyphaser.com          

Spectrum Utilization                         Summitek Instruments           www.summitekinstruments.com

HOW YOU’LL BENEFIT

Antennas:

·         Learn about the types of antennas (omni-directional, parabolic, sector, panel) available

·         Gain knowledge of common antenna specifications including frequency, gain, size, beamwidth & windload

·         Find out how to choose the optimal antenna for your system requirements

·         Understand antenna installation and mounting issues

Coaxial Cables:

·         Learn how to select coaxial cables based on insertion loss, VSWR and electrical length considerations

·         Understand the importance of phase stability and phase matching

·         Develop a practical understanding of transmission line test data

·         Become skilled at proper cable termination and learn its effect on performance

Lightning Protection:

·         Develop a working knowledge of lightning strike theory and surge currents

·         Understand how coaxial surge protection really works

·         Learn how to properly ground RF transmission lines to protect your valuable equipment

·         Discover how to deal with problem sites

Spectrum Utilization:

·         Learn how to determine the potential impact of collocating with existing wireless services

·         Understand how other RF emissions can adversely impact your system

·         Gain insight into spectrum monitoring and interference mitigation techniques

·         Develop a basic understanding of passive intermodulation

As an added bonus, a hosted reception will follow the presentations to give the attendees an opportunity to  meet with the technical presenters and company personnel to discuss specific needs or problems and obtain additional product/application information in an informal setting.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This seminar is targeted to engineers, supervisors, managers, technical team leaders, installation personnel and purchasing personnel involved with microwave and RF systems.

This one-day seminar is free to all qualified attendees.  For those individuals requiring overnight accommodations, please contact the Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, China.

     

RF/Microwave Systems Technology Seminar

Schedule for Friday 22^nd April 2005, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing,China

  08:45                         - 09:30                         Registration & Buffet Breakfast

  09:30                         - 09:45                         Introduction of Smiths Interconnect Group

  09:45                         - 10:30                         Antennas (Radio Waves)

 10:30                          - 10:45                         Break/Refreshments

 10:45                          - 11:45                         Coaxial Cables (Times Microwave Systems)

 11:45                          - 13:00                         Lunch & Technical Exhibits

 13:00                          - 14:15                         Lightning Protection and Grounding (PolyPhaser)

 14:15                          - 14:30                         Break/Refreshments

 14:30                          - 15:30                         Spectrum Utilization (Summitek)

 15:30                          - 17:00                         Hosted Reception & Technical Exhibits

Important: Attendance is limited - Reply as soon as possible to secure a reservation:

Ø      Email:                         jzhao@timesmicrowave.com or stephwnek@timesmicro.com