RF GLOBAL
RF TRAINING
We can provide RF
Training on Site or at our Facility in East Kilbride,
courses are tailored to suit your Company
Needs!

List of
subjects for Technicians
1. RF
safety, precautions and effects on living tissue when
subjected to RF shock..
2. Introduction to radio frequency technology radio
frequency generation and amplification (classes of
amplification).
3. Testing RF Generators on site, simple checks, how to
operate test assemblies.
4. Transmission lines, transmission and reflection
coefficients. The Smith chart. Cable legnths and
termination.
5. Introduction to matching networks, PI, L and Tank
networks. Testing a matching network with the supplied test
assemblies.
6. Control theory, communications protocols and software.
Charting results, Bench link, intelichart etc.
7. Off set loads. Voltage and current probes.
8. Methods of power regulation, DC bias, RF power, set
point. Methods of power leveling Load or Forward.
9. Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR), and VSWR bridges,
squaring circuits.
10. Harmonic suppression filters, 3rd order Chevichev,
Butterworth etc. Harmonics and modulation, effects on
process and generator operation.
11. The Colpits oscillator.
12. Switched Mode and linear power supplies, as used in DC
and RF generators.
13. LF, DC, RF or Microwave, why?
14. Practical look at RF power generation ENI OEM12B, as
example.
15. Practical look at matching networks, Applied Materials
Phase 4 P5000.
16. Sub
section evaluation of RF generator, both power enhanced
MOSFET (MRF150) and BJT(BLW96).
17. The Hybrid FET pack and other modular technologies.
18. look at other RF generators and matching networks as
listed.
19. Testing Matching networks and RF generators as part of
a prementative maintenance routine.Interpriting results,
what to do with your results and a way ahead.
20. Practical tests and measurements to take to test the
integrity and range of the matching network.
21. Practcal tests and observations for the RF generator
and RF cabling, Line voltage tapping, calibration, peek
envelope power, modulation, forward or load power leveling.
22. Cable length and maintenance, safety.
TOPICS
1. THE EFFECT FREQUENCY HAS ON THE BODY'S SENSITIVITY TO
CURRENT
2. PRINCIPLE FACTORS IN SHOCK AND ELECTROCUTION
3. GENERAL MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
4. HOTWORK POLICY
5. SAFE PRACTICES AROUND RF

RF GENERATORS TOPICS
1. OSCILLATORS
2. RF AMPLIFIERS & ECO's
3. COMBINERS

TUNING PROCEDURES TOPICS
1. INTRODUCTION TO TUNING
2. TYPICAL GENERATOR TUNING CIRCUITRY

RF MEASUREMENTS TOPICS
1. POWER MEASUREMENTS
2. DIRECTIONAL COUPLERS

TRANSMISSION LINES TOPICS
1. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
2. TRANSMISSION LINES
3. COAXIAL CABLE
4. RF SHIELDING
5. COAXIAL CONNECTORS
6. WAVEGUIDES

MATCHING NETWORKS TOPICS
1. BASICS OF IMPEDANCE MATCHING
2. SMITH CHARTS
3. THE COMPLEX IMPEDANCE OF PLASMA CHAMBERS
4. ACTUAL MATCHING NETWORKS FOR RF PLASMA SYSTEMS

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING TOPICS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LOGICAL APPROACH TO SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
3. SUMMARY
Training Review
1. Overall benefit of Course
2. Customer Comments
3. Drinks all round
