| Non-PLL Radio Frequency (RF) Basics |
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Objective:
To gain an understanding of RF basics. Including noise, mixers, LNAs, and compression
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Reading Assignment:
- Non-PLL Radio Frequency presentation and slide notes (pdf 180KB)
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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? check answer
- 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? check answer
- 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 answer
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Program Coordinator/Professor
Dean Banerjee
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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Quiz:
Take this Quiz to check your understanding of this subject.
Answer all questions correctly to receive a certificate from Dean Bob Pease.
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