Communication system design and analysis- Modulation selection
- low cost implementations
- low power consumption options
- Conversion of RF to digital implementations
- Spread Spectrum technology:
- Frequency Hopping
- Direct Sequence
- Modulation/Signal Design to system specifications
- Signal synthesis:
- Phaselock Loops (PLL)
- Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS, DDFS)
- Direct Analog Synthesis (DAS)
- hybrid synthesizer types
- Radio receivers: all types, VLF - 60GHz
- RF Instrumentation, Measurements, and Metrology
- Cellular Radiotelephone, WLAN, PAN convergence
- EMI/EMC radiation: causes and suppression
- General analog circuitry:
- IC and transistor level design reviews
- High-speed digital interface transmission
- Commercial and Military product experience
