Leveraging Inexpensive Lab Tools for Hands-on RF Systems Course
B. Joel Gonzalez, Tom J. Zajdel, L. Richard Carley
Abstract
As wireless technologies continue to develop and reshape our world, teaching students the fundamental building blocks of RF engineering is paramount. Relatively inexpensive lab equipment now makes teaching concepts such as the Internet-of-Things, beam steering, and MIMO accessible. A new course for students in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University aims to utilize affordable hardware to teach core concepts in RF systems design. This is accomplished through six laboratory exercises, culminating in a live demonstration of RF beam steering technology for students. The course can be run for less than $9,000 in one-time costs and is well-received by students as evidenced by survey data, with lab resources available in an open repository.
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