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Perform calculations to analyze the voltage-current relationships in
basic series and parallel RLC circuits. (I)
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Describe the operation of the basic non-resonant filters and list
applications for each. (II)
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Explain the operating characteristics of series-resonant and
parallel-resonant filters and compare applications for each. (II)
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| 4.
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Explain the operation of the basic types of amplifiers and list
typical applications for each. (III)
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Describe and compare the basic amplifier-coupling methods. (III)
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Draw a typical RF plasma functional block diagram and describe the
purpose of each block. (IV)
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Describe glow-, DC-, and RF- discharge plasma systems and explain the
creation and control of a plasma sheath. (V)
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State the theory and describe the requirements of etch, sputter, and
plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) plasma systems. (VI)
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Describe the dangers to humans from RF circuits and describe the
safety precautions that should be taken. (VII)
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Explain the operating principles of the functional parts of an RF
power supply. (VIII)
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Explain the purposes and describe the applications of the basic
impedance-matching configurations. (IX)
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List RF power types and describe measurement techniques and measuring
instruments. (X)
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Describe the properties of coaxial transmission lines and waveguides
with respect to frequency and power-handling capabilities. (XI)
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Given an operating plasma system and measurement instruments, manually
strike a plasma, diagnose problems and repair, adjust, or replace
components as required. (XII)
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