Syllabus & Schedule

Expectations for learning and live meeting schedule.

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May 2021 "RIC-0139" Group

Start May 3, complete "Preparation" section before first live meeting on May 5th.

Live Meetings: Wednesdays @ 2p EDT/11a PDT - May 5,12,19,26  June 2

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April 2021 "RIC-0138" Group

Start the week of April 5th and complete the "Preparation" section before the first Live Meeting.

Time Zone Start Time Days Live Meeting Dates
Philippines PHT (GMT+8) 12 noon Wednesdays April 7,14,16,21,28 May 5
California PDT (GMT-7)

 9pm Tuesdays April 6,13,15,20,27 May 4


Future Groups - contact support@roos.com for details.

"RIC-0140" - Start TBD | Live Meetings

Requirements

Multiple Displays or Large Display and a Mouse is VERY IMPORANT. Instructions for setup is covered in the "Preparation" section.

  • Zoom Client for Meetings

  • Oracle VirtualBox (v6+) & Cassini Virtual Workstation (.ova)

  • Cassini Reference Guide (RI Support Tablet, MacOS, or PDF)

Curriculum

  • 1

    Preparation

    • How to use this course

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Prerequisites

    • Install Zoom for Live Meetings

    • Installing Cassini Virtual Workstation with VirtualBox

    • Download Reference Docs for Later

    • LAB Cassini OS & Guru Browser

    • Course Preparation Survey
  • 2

    Live Meetings (May 2021 RIC-0139)

    • Welcome to Cassini Training

    • 1st Live Instructor Meeting

    • 2nd Live Instructor Meeting

    • 3rd Live Instructor Meeting

    • 4th Live Instructor Meeting
  • 3

    Cassini Introduction

  • 4

    Device (DUT) Interface

    • Interface DUT to Cassini

    • Device Connection Editor

    • Handout - Device Connection Editor

    • LAB Interfacing Device to Cassini (3.2)

    • Device (DUT) Interface QUIZ
  • 5

    Test Plan Design: DC

    • Test Plan Design Concepts

    • Download Test Plan Editor Handout

    • Test Plan Design Editor UI

    • Test Plan Editor Execution Flow

    • LAB Test Plan Basics (4.4-4.5)

    • Test Plan Design Editor Flow (4.6)

    • Test Plan System & DevicePower Buttons (4.7-4.8)

    • LAB Test Plan Creation (4.9)

    • Lab Viewing Results (4.10)
  • 6

    RF Measurement Theory

  • 7

    Test Plan Design: RF <20 GHz

    • Test Plan Design - 20 GHz RF Measurements

    • Test Plan Design - 12 GHz RF Measurements

    • Test Plan Design - RF Source Setup

    • Test Plan Design - Receiver

    • Test Plan Design - Receiver (Lab Demo)

    • LAB Test Plan Design - RF Signals

    • Test Plan Design - VNA

    • LAB Expanded Test Plan Controls

    • Test Plan Design - Noise Figure

    • LAB Noise Figure Testing
  • 8

    Test Plan Design: RF <40 GHz

    • Test Plan Design - 40 GHz (7.1)

    • LAB Test Plan Design at 40 GHz (7.2)

    • Test Plans - Fixture Cal 40GHz (7.3)

    • Demo 40 GHz VNA + Noise Figure (7.2-7.3)

    • Test Plan Design - Dual 40 GHz TIMs for S-Param (7.4)
  • 9

    Test Plan Sweeps, Loops & Limits

  • 10

    Device Control

    • Device Control - Direct in Testplan

    • Device Control Editor Handout

    • Device Control - Protocol Aware with DevControl Editor

    • Device Control - DevControl Editor Part 2

    • LAB Protocol Aware DUT Control

    • Device Control - Student Example

    • Tutorial - Using Logic Analyzer (DPins)

    • Workflow Preparations (Homework)
  • 11

    Workflow & Exec

    • Development Planning

    • Development Fixturing

    • Development Debug & Deploy Cycle

    • LAB Development Workflow (10.4)

    • Test Executives Introduction

    • Development Final Exercise
  • 12

    Basic Administration & Management

FAQ

  • Once the course is completed, will I still get to access the lessons?

    Yes. You will continue to be able to access any of the course materials and discussions after completing the course.

  • When will the next class begin?

    New groups are formed quarterly. Contact 'support@roos.com' to express interest and be notified for the next group start.

  • Where is the Cassini Reference Guide?

    Visit our website's Support tab for links to the PDF or the Apple Book store or visit https://roos.com/refguide