The challenge in RF design is often that the simplest of circuits can be insanely difficult because secondary effects such as parasitics play a major role in circuit behavior. This state of affairs is often referred to as the "real world," "black magic" or "art" rather than science. But RF circuits do comply with the laws of nature. Understanding these secondary effects untangles the mystery. Viewing this CD series will help you become more proficient in the design of RF and microwave circuits. The payoff is less frustration, reduced time to designs that meet specs, and higher performance. No knowledge of higher math required; some familiarity with RF design and measurement terms helpful. This 3 CD-ROM course: * allows you to move through each session at your own speed, * requires no extra work books, * provides you with testing methods for the key concepts taught. Practical Issues in RF Design includes 3 CDs, click the links below to purchase them individually.
Randy Rhea has a BSEE degree from the University of Illinois (1969) and an MSE degree from Arizona State (1973). His Masters thesis was the construction of an earth station which successfully received voice communications from Apollo 17 in lunar orbit.
He worked at Boeing, Goodyear Aerospace and Scientific Atlanta where he last held the position of Principal Engineer. His engineering assignments included antennas, filters, amplifiers, oscillators, phase-locked loops, synthesizers and receivers for radar, wireless security, CATV, satcom, data, broadband network and instrumentation systems.
Randy is the author of numerous journal and conference papers on antenna theory, amplifiers, computer-aided engineering and filter theory. He is the author of the books Oscillator Design and Computer Simulation and HF Filter Design and Computer Simulation, and numerous other training courses available on CD-ROM. He teaches workshops at technical meetings, universities and corporations.
In 1985 he founded Eagleware to develop engineering software. Today, Eagleware/Elanix is a leading provider of high-frequency design software for electrical engineers with thousands of users worldwide. In 1994, he founded Noble Publishing.
Randy Rhea is married with two adult children and resides in Thomasville, GA. His hobbies include astronomy, amateur radio, and historic properties.
