IEEE North Jersey Section

This webinar covers the practical aspects of measuring noise figures on a vector network analyzer (VNA) using the cold source technique. It builds on the concepts introduced earlier in this noise figure series. First, we review the method of the cold source noise figure measurement, pointing out the various parameters the VNA needs to measure in order to calculate the noise figure. This leads naturally to a discussion of measurement challenges, where we find some things are easy to control and measure while others are more difficult. We introduce best practices and techniques for each task to improve the noise figure measurement results. Demonstrations follow, where the instrument is configured for a noise figure measurement, then calibrated, and finally, the noise figure of a low noise amplifier is measured. Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Michael (Mike) Leffel, Noha Ibrahim Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426644

Abstract: Members of IEEE have been involved in the development of artificial intelligence since its inception. Since 2015 there has been a great effort to develop ethical guidelines for AI in the IEEE, leading to a series of documents on Ethically Aligned Design for Intelligent and Autonomous Systems, including analysis of ethically aligned design for business and education. In addition to these analysis and policy documents, IEEE's Standards Association has created a series of standards for the ethical use of AI, the 7000 standard series. These standards have influenced international AI and ethics public policy, including a Digital Services Framework Based on the Rights Principles for Children. In this talk we will look at IEEE's efforts in promoting and defining ethical design with AI and its applications in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Speaker: Tom Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates is a digital storage analyst and business and technology consultant. He has more than 40 years in the data storage industry with engineering and senior management positions at several companies. An IEEE Life Fellow, Dr. Coughlin has many publications and six patents. He is also the author of Digital Storage in Consumer Electronics: The Essential Guide, which is now in its second edition with Springer. Tom is a regular storage and memory contributor for forbes.com and media and entertainment organizations. Coughlin Associates consults and publishes books and market and technology reports, including The Media and Entertainment Storage Report and an Emerging Memory Report, and puts on digital storage-oriented events. Tom has served in numerous IEEE volunteer leadership roles, including President of IEEE-USA, Director of IEEE Region 6, Vice President and Board member of the IEEE Consumer Technology Society, Chair of the Santa Clara Valley IEEE Section, and Chair of the Consultants Network of Silicon Valley. He is also active with the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers (SMPTE). Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422941

The oscilloscope is a vital tool on every test bench, so mastering it can help you save time and achieve accurate measurements. In this webinar, our experts will cover oscilloscope fundamentals, demonstrating proper operation techniques and highlighting parameters to be mindful of when performing measurements. They will delve into critical topics such as bandwidth, acquisition rate, blind time, memory, and triggering, explaining how these specifications impact signal representation and measurement accuracy. Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Nick Le Bas, Noha Ibrahim Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/426640

TALK ABSTRACT: Recent technological advances enabled low cost small satellite development and launch services which gave rise to the new space economy. Democratizing access to space feeds innovation and bolsters economic development taking the market away from a few large corporations and allowing smaller businesses to compete and thrive. In this talk, the process of creating a space corporation in Maine with examples of space based applications and research and development projects will be presented. Audience will learn more about opportunities and pitfalls in this new era. Speaker(s): Dr. Ali Abedi Agenda: Recent technological advances enabled low cost small satellite development and launch services which gave rise to the new space economy. Democratizing access to space feeds innovation and bolsters economic development taking the market away from a few large corporations and allowing smaller businesses to compete and thrive. In this talk, the process of creating a space corporation in Maine with examples of space based applications and research and development projects will be presented. Audience will learn more about opportunities and pitfalls in this new era. Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422563