PCB Design for Radio Frequency Boards

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Course meets Monday, Wednesady

Develop the ability to manage stackups, materials, and routing strategies that control loss, interference, and impedance in RF and microwave applications. Apply techniques for signal integrity, antenna integration, and manufacturing constraints so your designs function as intended in real-world high-frequency environments.

All virtual class sessions are recorded for review. The instructional content of the course is design software independent. During the course's hands-on part, the instructor will use the Altium design tool to demonstrate concepts and methodologies. Students are free to use the software they choose to submit their work. For students who do not have access to a design software program, Global Electronics Association will provide a 1-year subscription to Altium Designer.

This course is ideal for designers, engineers, technicians, and other individuals who want to acquire or increase their ability to meet the design, manufacturing, and routing challenges posed by designs that employ high-speed analog, radio (RF) and microwave frequencies.

IPC strongly recommends that students either complete the Introduction to PCB Design I & II courses, OR possess a solid foundation in electrical theory, be able to use PCB design software, and have familiarity with:

  • Schematic symbol creation
  • Schematic generation
  • Documentation and dimensioning
  • Standard rigid printed board design
  • Printed board manufacturing
  • Printed board assembly
  • Basics of signal integrity