Course Objective Gain practical knowledge on the operation of the GSM systems.

Understand the mechanisms used in the GSM air interface.

Participants Field engineers, Graduate students, last year undergraduate students

Prerequisite None

Learning Outcomes Understanding the concept of cellular communication networks. Design and simulation of GSM air interface.

Course Contents Describe the functionality of the core components of a GSM

network State the physical and logical channels utilized by GSM air interface Identify the format of the air interface such as TDMA Identify typical GSM site configurations

Course Duration

5 days.

3G and Beyond: Advanced Wireless Technologies

Course Objective The main objective of this course is to develop a working knowledge of MATLAB to solve classes of problems in engineering and science. The course will teach you to create readable, compact and easy-to-debug MATLAB programs, and will emphasize the graphical display of results. The applications will be tailored to the interests of the attendees.

Participants This course is designed for senior engineering students, engineers, and physical scientists who want to develop a working knowledge of MATLAB to solve classes of problems in engineering and science.

Prerequisite Being Senior Engineering Student or Higher

Learning Outcomes To take advantage of MATLAB's matrix-based instruction set To generate fully annotated 2D and 3D graphs To obtain numerical solutions to differential equations and

integrals

To solve classes of nonlinear equations To create MATLAB functions To apply MATLAB to obtain solutions to problems in your

area of interest Course Contents

Introduction to MATLAB: Basic MATLAB syntax; MATLAB and matrices and vectors; mathematical operation with matrices; dot operations; strings (literals); input/output. Working with matrices.

Program flow control: Control of program flow - while loop, if statements, for loop, switch statements.

Introduction to functions: The function file; creating functions.

Some frequently used MATLAB functions: zeros of functions, numerical integration, local minimum of a function,

Other examples of MATLAB functions: fitting data with polynomials, interpolation of data.

Graphic Visualization. Controlling the display. Handling graphics.

Course Duration 5 days.

MATLAB Fundamentals for Engineers

Course Objective Apply networking theory to wireless communication systems.

Investigate performance of different wireless communication networks.

Design small, medium and large scale wireless networks.

Participants Field engineers, Graduate students, last year undergraduate students.

Prerequisite Basic communication networks

Learning Outcomes Understanding the concept of wireless communication networks. Design and simulation of different types of wireless communication

networks.

Course Contents Fundamentals of wireless communications. Physical and MAC layers design. 802.11 networks and their simulation. Hybrid wireless networks.

Course Duration

5 days.

Network Course (CCNA Routing and Switching)

Course Objective Applicants will be familiar with the fundamental concepts of radio wave propagation and what are the factors that affect the propagation of radio waves.

Participants Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electronic and Communication Engineering. Or B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principle of Electromagnetic Radiation understand the Propagation Fundamentals

Interpret Radio Communication Circuit

Course Contents Electromagnetic Radiation Radio Waves Radio Communication Circuit Propagation Fundamentals Earth's Atmosphere Radio Wave propagation

Other factors Affecting Propagation. Path Loss and reflected waves. Diffraction, refraction, Ducting and Scattering Noise. Antenna Orientation Improvement of Marginal Communications

Course Duration

5 days.

Radio Principals

Course Objective Applicants will be familiar with the wave theory of transmission lines (antenna feed lines), classifications of the transmission lines and how to solve the transmission line problems.

Participants Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electronic and Communication Engineering. Or B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering

Learning Outcomes understand Transmission Line Types know the Best Use of Available Transmission Lines and Baluns

Interpret Equations of Transmission Lines

Course Contents Transmission Line Types Equations of Transmission Lines Reflection and transmission coefficients Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Input impedance of Transmission Lines Transmission Line Resonators

Minimizing energy Loss. Making the Best Use of Available Transmission Lines. Twin-Lead limitation. Directly Connecting the Transceiver and Antenna Baluns Cable Connectors and Balanced Antennas

Course Duration

5 days.

Transmission Lines

Course Objective Applicants will be familiar with how to select the right antennas for a radio circuit to optimize the probability of a sky wave communication links.

Participants Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electronic and Communication Engineering. Or B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering

Learning Outcomes understand HF Antenna Selection Procedure know the HF Antenna Types know the VHF and UHF Antenna Types

know VHF and UHF Antenna Selection know Satellite Communication

Antennas Course Contents

HF Antenna Selection Procedure Determining Antenna Gain HF Antenna Types Long Wire, Inverted L Antennas Sloping Vee and Vertical-half Rhombic Antennas VHF and UHF Antenna Selection

Transmission Lines and Radiators in VHF and UHF. Insulators and Interference in VHF and UHF. VHF and UHF Antenna Types. Vertical Whip Antennas Dual-Function Antennas Satellite Communication Antennas

Course Duration

5 days.

HF, VHF, UHF and Satellite Antenna Selection

Course Objective Applicants will be familiar with the Smart Antenna Systems and what are the benefits of smart antenna technology.

Participants Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electronic and Communication Engineering. Or B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering

Learning Outcomes understand Types of Smart Antenna Systems know the Spatial Signature Definition know the Adaptive Algorithm Classification

know Direction of Arrival Estimation methods

know the Benefits of Smart Antenna Course Contents

Types of Smart Antenna Systems Switched Beam Systems Butler Matrix Arrays Arrays fundamentals Adaptive Array Systems Spatial Signature Definition

Adaptive Processing Algorithm Classifications. Adaptive Processing Algorithm. Direction of Arrival Estimation. Direction of Arrival Estimation Techniques Comparison Between the Switched Beam and Adaptive Array system Benefits of Smart Antenna

Course Duration

5 days.

Smart Antenna Technology

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the sensors and transducers, which convert energy or information from one form to another. These are widely used in measurement work and in the industrial work. Participants should be familiar with different types of sensors and its applications.

Participants Electronics, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineer. Also, undergraduate students in these departments ( in the last year).

Prerequisite Measurements and Instrumentation Course

Learning Outcomes Understand the basic principle of Sensors and Transducers Understand different types of sensors Understand the conditions for operation with stability requirements

Practical experiments in lab

Course Contents Introduction and basic definitions of sensors and transducers Basic Requirements of a transducer Classification of transducers Selection of Transducers

Different types of transducers: Resistive Position Transducer Strain Gauges Transducers Capacitive Transducers Inductive Transducers Temperature Transducers Photoelectric Transducers Hall Effect Transducers Piezoelectric Transducers Industrial Applications of Transducers

Course Duration

5 days.

Sensors Applications and Instrumentations

Course Objective The objective of this course is to study the fundamentals of digital image processing including; image enhancement, filtering, segmentation and compression. The attendees will also learn how to design and implement their own imaging solutions using Matlab to solve practical problems in image processing.

Participants Field engineers, Graduate students, last year undergraduate students

Prerequisite EC321/EC320 Signals and systems (Communica on Theory) course or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes Understanding the concept of digital image processing Design and simulation of Different types of image enhancement and

compression.

Course Contents Introduction to Matlab Fundamentals of digital image processing Spatial-domain processing Frequency-domain processing Color image processing Image compression

Course Duration

5 days.

Digital Image Processing Using Matlab

Course Objective Enhance knowledge about optical fibers.

Presentation of new technologies of optical fiber communications.

Presentation of fault detector, location and repair in optical fiber communications systems.

Participants Field engineers, Graduate students, last year undergraduate students

Prerequisite Knowledge of communications principles.

Learning OutcomesLearning optical communication system components.

Course Contents Definition of optical fibers Attenuation and losses in optical fibers Fault detectors. Optical couplers Optical sources, amplifiers and detectors. All optical communication system.

Course Duration

5 days.

Optical Communications

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of analog and digital electronic circuits. Familiarize the participant with some of the applications of analog and digital electronic circuits.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of analog electronic circuits understand the basic principles of digital electronic circuits

understand some applications of analog electronic circuits

understand some applications of digital electronic circuits

Course Contents Introduction to analog and digital signals Two-port network parameters Frequency response of electronic circuits Operational amplifier circuits

Operational amplifier applications Digital logic families Diode logic, DTL & RTL Transistor logic, TTL & ECL CMOS logic circuits

Course Duration

5 days.

Analog and Digital Electronic Circuits

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles and technology of solar cells. Familiarize the participant with some of the solar cell parameters and characterization. Familiarize the participant with solar cell modules and systems.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of solar radiation understand the basic principles of solar cells

understand the basic principles of with solar cell modules and systems

Course Contents Introduction to solar radiation Introduction to solar cells Introduction to semiconductor materials and properties Solar cell equivalent circuit, characteristics Solar cell measurements Introduction to different types of solar cells

PN junction solar cells Thin-film solar cells Concentrated-light solar cells Other types of solar cells and structures Solar cell encapsulation and modules Solar cell systems and hybrid systems

Course Duration

5 days.

Solar Cells Technology

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of computer simulation of electronic circuits. Familiarize the participant with some of the computer programs for analysis and design of electronic circuits.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of computer analysis of electronic

circuits understand some of the computer programs used for analysis and

design of electronic circuits

understand the basic principles of computer-aided design of electronic circuits

Course Contents Introduction to circuit analysis Review of network theorems Introduction to computer analysis of circuits DC, AC, and transient solutions of circuits

Circuit analysis using PSPICE Circuit analysis using Multisim Circuit analysis using MicroCap, LTspice, and TopSpice Temperature and noise analysis Circuit optimization

Course Duration

5 days.

Circuits Analysis by Computers

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of modern Integrated Circuits Technology.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of semiconductor materials understand the basic principles of silicon preparation and crystal

growth understand the basic steps in wafer preparation and processing understand the basic principles of lithography and etching

understand the basic principles of diffusion and ion implantation

understand the basic principles of vacuum evaporation, epitaxy and CVD

understand the basic principles of process integration and testing

Course Contents Introduction to semiconductor materials Introduction to silicon properties and preparation Introduction to crystal growth Introduction to photolithography Introduction to etching and cleaning Introduction to oxidation

Introduction to diffusion and ion implantation Introduction to epitaxy and CVD Introduction to vacuum evaporation Introduction to process integration Introduction to characterization and testing

Course Duration

5 days.

Integrated Circuits Technology

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of analog integrated circuits. Familiarize the participant with some of the applications of analog integrated circuits.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of analog integrated circuits understand some applications of analog integrated circuits

understand the basic principles of integrated circuit fabrication

Course Contents Introduction to Integrated circuit technology Introduction to Linear Integrated circuits Analog circuit building blocks Operational amplifiers and their applications

Differential amplifiers Current mirrors and current sources Phase-Locked loops Switched-capacitor circuits

Course Duration

5 days.

Analog Integrated Circuits

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of digital integrated circuits. Familiarize the participant with some of the applications of digital electronic circuits.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of digital integrated circuits understand some applications of digital integrated circuits

understand the basic principles of integrated circuit fabrication

Course Contents Introduction to Integrated circuit technology Introduction to digital Integrated circuits families Diode Switching, Transistor Switching RTL, DTL Logic Families

TTL & ECL Family and Examples CMOS Digital Circuits CMOS Inverter CMOS VLSI Realization Logic Families Comparison

Course Duration

5 days.

Digital Integrated Circuits

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of modern electronic devicess. Familiarize the participant with some of the applications of modern electronic devices.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of electronic devices understand the basic principles of diodes and transistors understand the basic applications of diodes and transistors

understand the basic principles of photonic and photovoltaic devices

understand the basic principles of nanoelectronic devices

Course Contents Introduction to semiconductor Introduction to P-N junction devices Introduction to Zener diodes and LEDs Introduction to some diode applications Introduction to the Bipolar junction transistor (BJT) Introduction to BJT characteristics and circuits

Introduction to some transistor applications Introduction to MOSFETs Introduction to MOSFET characteristics and circuits Introduction to photonics devices Introduction to photovoltaic devices Introduction to nanoelectronic devices and applications

Course Duration

5 days.

Electronic Devices: Theory and Applications

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of Field-Programmable gate Arrays (FPGAs). Familiarize the participant with programming and using the FPGAs.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of FPGAs

understand the basic principles of programming the

FPGAs Course Contents

Introduction to Logic operations and buses Introduction to binary math and counting Introduction to Timing constraints Introduction to Simulating designs Introduction to Modular designs Introduction to Generating analogue signals

Introduction to finite state machines Introduction to Using on-chip memory Introduction to Clock management Introduction to sending and receiving data to/from a PC Introduction to Multiplying

Course Duration

5 days.

FPGA Field-Programmable gate Arrays

Course Objective The main objective of this training course is to familiarize the participant with the basic principles of VHDL. Familiarize the participant with the application of VHDL to synthesize and implement a design.

Participants Electronics and Communications Engineers, Electrical Engineers

Prerequisite B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. of Electrical Engineering.

Learning Outcomes understand the basic principles of VHDL understand the basic principles of CPLDs and FPGAs

understand the application of VHDL to synthesize and implement a design.

Course Contents Introduction to VHDL Introduction to language Introduction to Programmable Logic Devices Introduction to CPLDs Introduction to FPGAs

Introduction to FPGA Architecture Introduction to oxidation Introduction to using VHDL to synthesize and implement a design Introduction to Verilog

Course Duration

5 days.

VHDL Very-High-Speed Integrated Circuits Hardware Description