A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering Education

Daniel Courivaud

2004

Abstract

This paper describes the use of a hardware and software environment that allows distant access to RF electronics measurement devices called Remote RF Laboratory. This access only requires conventional Internet browser and corresponding plug-in, both available for free, and low speed Internet connexion. Remote users may perform web-based RF measurements at any time, from any place, which is particularly interesting for applications in distant learning, enhancement of traditional lectures and from a financial point of view. General architecture of the remote laboratory is presented and multiple accesses to it discussed. Pedagogical approach is described and advantages compared to traditional lab are outlined. Users feedback is given and discussed.

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in Harvard Style

Courivaud D. (2004). A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering Education . In Proceedings of the First International Workshop on e-Learning and Virtual and Remote Laboratories - Volume 1: VIRTUAL-LAB, (ICINCO 2004) ISBN 972-8865-14-7, pages 99-110. DOI: 10.5220/0001149600990110


in Bibtex Style

@conference{virtual-lab04,
author={Daniel Courivaud},
title={A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering Education},
booktitle={Proceedings of the First International Workshop on e-Learning and Virtual and Remote Laboratories - Volume 1: VIRTUAL-LAB, (ICINCO 2004)},
year={2004},
pages={99-110},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0001149600990110},
isbn={972-8865-14-7},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the First International Workshop on e-Learning and Virtual and Remote Laboratories - Volume 1: VIRTUAL-LAB, (ICINCO 2004)
TI - A Remote RF Laboratory in Electrical Engineering Education
SN - 972-8865-14-7
AU - Courivaud D.
PY - 2004
SP - 99
EP - 110
DO - 10.5220/0001149600990110