Starts July 2025 · SJCET

RF & Antenna Design

A hands-on 10-day (20 hours) practical course in RF and antenna design, simulation, and measurement — the fundamentals behind telecom, defense, and broadcasting systems in Tanzania.

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FREQ: 2.45 GHz VSWR: 1.2:1 GAIN: 8.3 dBi
Duration
10 Days (20 Hours)
Start Date
July, 2025
Venue
St. Joseph College of Engineering & Technology, Dar es Salaam
Facilitator
Dr. Christina Gnanamani
Dept. of Electrical, Electronics & Communication
// Introduction

From First Principles to the Test Bench

This practical short course offers hands-on training in RF and antenna design, simulation, and measurement techniques. It introduces the fundamental principles and tools used in modern RF systems and wireless communication — essential for careers in telecom, defense, and broadcasting sectors in Tanzania.

// Curriculum

Course Content

The course shall include but not be limited to:

01

Basics of RF signals and components

02

Antenna theory and classification

03

Antenna parameters (gain, directivity, bandwidth, efficiency)

04

Transmission lines and impedance matching

05

Antenna simulation using CST or HFSS software

06

Antenna fabrication and testing (VSWR, return loss, radiation patterns)

07

Design of dipole, patch, and Yagi antennas

08

Introduction to Software Defined Radio (SDR)

09

Case study: community broadcasting antenna setup in Tanzania

// Outcomes

What You'll Walk Away With

After completion of the short course, the participant will be able to:

Describe the working principles of RF systems and antennas

Design, simulate, and test basic antennas using standard software tools

Apply impedance matching techniques for efficient power transfer

Interpret antenna performance results from real or simulated data

Understand the role of antennas in modern communication systems

// Eligibility

Who Should Attend?

This short course is suited to a wide range of professionals, including:

Broadcast & Telecom Technicians
Electronics & Communication Engineers
Radio Frequency Planners
Academic Researchers & Final-Year Students
Defense & Emergency Comms Staff
// Pricing

Course Fees

Students
50,000 TZS
Outsiders
100,000 TZS
// Logistics

Requirements to Run This Course

Minimum of 5 participants
Background in basic electromagnetics or electronics
Computer with antenna simulation software installed
// Award

Certificate of Attendance

Given to every participant who completes the short course.