Learn the fundamentals of RF System Design for modern communication systems. Following the ‘Primer on RF Design’ course, this class focuses on system-level issues. We discuss several important design considerations including noise, non-linearity, distortion, sensitivity and dynamic range and their impact in selecting the appropriate system architecture. The course also covers common receiver architectures including superheterodyne and direct-conversion receivers.

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What you'll learn

After successfully completing this class, students will be able to

-Describe and articulate the basic design principles of RF modules and transceivers.

-Describe and articulate common transceiver architectures

-Use CAD tools and analysis techniques to estimate the impact of non-linear effects, noise, and interferences on transceivers.

Syllabus

Week 1: Non-linearity in RF Systems

Week 2: Noise and Interference

Week 3: System-level Design

Week 4: Receiver Architectures

Week 5: Selected Topics on Adaptive RF Communications

Prerequisites

Primer on RF Design

Students interested in taking this course should plan to complete the edX course, Primer on RF Design , before enrolling in this course.

Students should also have completed undergraduate-level coursework in electromagnetics, including fundamental concepts of RF waves and transmission lines.

RF System

Radio Frequency

Communication Systems

Interference

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