Designing RF and Microwave Amplifiers

Every design project involves the functional operation of the product or component and the interface with the product's host system. This lecture focuses on the interface and compatibility of RF/Microwave components and subsystems with other RF and Non-RF system components. A Solid-State Power Amplifier (SSPA) devices is the exampled used, but the concepts developed are applicable to many other subsystem functions. Some issues addressed are: (1) RF Signal Monitoring Circuits, (2) DC Power Interface into the RF Signal Path, (3) RF amplifier DC Voltage and Current issues, (4) Thermal Design and Reliability and (5) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).

Speaker Bio:
Howard Hausman received his BSEE and MSEE degrees from Polytechnic University / Tandon School of Engineering, New York University and is President/CEO of RF Microwave Consulting Services. Mr. Hausman is also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University, School of Engineering, teaching courses in Electromagnetic Field Theory, Electronic Circuits, Signal Analysis and Radar. Formerly Mr. Hausman was President/CEO of MITEQ, Inc., a microwave engineering company with approximately 700 employees. During his career, Howard Hausman served as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering. His engineering accomplishments encompassed designing microwave systems and components for satellite communications, Space Craft, Radar and Reconnaissance systems that include receivers, transmitters, amplifiers and synthesizers. Mr. Hausman was also an Adjunct Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering where he taught graduate courses in Electronic Engineering.

Howard Hausman is also a recipient of the New York University/Polytech Distinguished Alumni Award, the IEEE LI Section Alex Gruenwald Award “For outstanding contributions to enhance the knowledge of the IEEE LI Section members in Satellite Communications and Microwave Theory” and an Award from NASA for work on the Mars Landing Systems.

Attention Professional Engineers: An application for .2 CEU credits (equivalent to 2 PDHs) has been applied for and is approved. There will be a $10 charge for these credits payable by check made out to "IEEE Consultants' Network of Long Island".

6:30 PM: Network with others over delicious food and soft drinks. We will be having deli heroes: American, Italian and Grilled Vegetable plus coleslaw, macaroni and potato salads. So, bring your appetite.

7:00 PM: Introductions, LICN announcements and presentation

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