BRIAN C WADELL
Engineering in Reading, MA
License number
Massachusetts 19451
Issued Date
Apr 21, 2001
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Reading, MA 01867
Professional information
President/Consultant At Guided Wave Solutions
Location:
Greater Boston Area
Industry:
Semiconductors
Work:
Guided Wave Solutions
- Chelmsford, MA Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
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President/Consultant
Guided Wave Solutions
- Reading, MA Nov 2009 - Feb 2010
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President/Consultant
Maxim Integrated Products
2002 - Nov 2008
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Strategic Planner
IEEE
2002 - 2003
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President, Instrumentation & Measurement
Trakus, Inc.
1997 - 2001
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Chief Technology Officer
HP B-2 Program
1995 - 1997
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President, Guided Wave Solutions
Teradyne Connection Systems
1993 - 1997
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Consultant
Teradyne, Inc.
1982 - Mar 1995
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Microwave Architect
Education:
Cornell University 1981 - 1982
MEng, Electrical Engineering Cornell University 1978 - 1981
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
MEng, Electrical Engineering Cornell University 1978 - 1981
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Skills:
RF, Wireless, Testing, Hardware Architecture, Product Development, Signal Integrity, Microwave, System Design, Engineering, Algorithms, Business Development, Hardware, Antennas
Honor & Awards:
Author of Transmission Line Design Handbook, Artech House, 1991, ISBN 0-89006-436-9.
IEEE Fellow
Popular Science Best Technology of 2000 (for StarTrack).
Architecture for RF Signal Automatic Test Equipment (microwave pin), U.S. Patents 5,572,160 May 23, 2000 and 6,066,953 November 5, 1996.
Electrical Circuitry Support Apparatus (microwave packaging), January 16, 1990, U.S. Patent 4,894,753 (and other countries).
Shielded Enclosure (microwave packaging), September 5, 1989, U.S. Patent 4,864,077 (and other countries).
Local Area Multiple Object Tracking System), March 20, 2001, U.S. Patent 6,204,813.
Moldable Transceiver for Use with Apparel, CA Patent 2,310,827
IEEE I&M Society Distinguished Service Award 2006
Certifications:
Stroke & Turn Judge, USA Swimming
Starter, USA Swimming
Financial Management, eCornell, Ithaca, NY
Starter, USA Swimming
Financial Management, eCornell, Ithaca, NY
Architecture For Rf Signal Automatic Test Equipment
US Patent:
6066953, May 23, 2000
Filed:
Aug 19, 1996
Appl. No.:
8/699370
Inventors:
Brian C. Wadell - Reading MA
Assignee:
Teradyne, Inc. - Boston MA
International Classification:
G01N 2200
US Classification:
324601
Abstract:
An RF module useful for configuring RF sources and receivers to make a wide range of measurements on a device under test. The module includes a directional element which allows one receiver to measure both the input and the output signals from one test point. In addition, the module allows multiple input signals to be combined for intermodulation testing. Multiple copies of the module are used to construct multiple channels in an RF tester. At least one RF source and one RF receiver can be connected to each channel. Each lead of a device under test is assigned to a channel, but one channel may be multiplexed to more than one lead. Switching circuitry included in each module allows the source from one channel to be used as an intermodulation signal for another channel. The module includes calibration standards for source and receiver level accuracy. With this arrangement, numerous RF measurements, including measurement of s-parameters, can be made on a device under test without dedicated instruments.
Architecture For Rf Signal Automatic Test Equipment
US Patent:
5572160, Nov 5, 1996
Filed:
Dec 1, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/347633
Inventors:
Brian C. Wadell - Reading MA
Assignee:
Teradyne, Inc. - Boston MA
International Classification:
G01N 2200
US Classification:
327427
Abstract:
An RF useful for configuring RF sources and receivers to make a wide range of measurements on a device under test. The module includes a directional element which allows one receiver to measure both the input and the output signals from one test point. In addition, the module allows multiple input signals to be combined for intermodulation testing. Multiple copies of the module are used to construct multiple channels in an RF tester. At least one RF source and one RF receiver can be connected to each channel. Each lead of a device under test is assigned to a channel, but one channel may be multiplexed to more than one lead. Switching circuitry included in each module allows the source from one channel to be used as an intermodulation signal for another channel. The module includes calibration standards for source and receiver level accuracy. With this arrangement, numerous RF measurements, including measurement of s-parameters, can be made on a device under test without dedicated instruments.
Electrical Circuitry Support Apparatus
US Patent:
4894753, Jan 16, 1990
Filed:
Sep 9, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/243068
Inventors:
Brian C. Wadell - Reading MA
Bernard M. Cuddy - Cambridge MA
Bernard M. Cuddy - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
Teradyne, Inc. - Boston MA
International Classification:
H05K 900
US Classification:
361424
Abstract:
Electrical circuitry support apparatus including a card cage having slots for removably receiving circuit boards, and a plurality of circuit boards in the slots, at least one circuit board being a high-frequency board carrying an enclosure containing a high-frequency device. The enclosure provides shielding inhibiting transmission of high-frequency signals to or from the device.
Local Area Multiple Object Tracking System
US Patent:
6204813, Mar 20, 2001
Filed:
Feb 20, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/027430
Inventors:
Brian C. Wadell - Reading MA
Robert J. McCarthy - Everett MA
Eric L. Gravengaard - Boston MA
Eric Spitz - Cambridge MA
Vahe Katros - Boston MA
Robert J. McCarthy - Everett MA
Eric L. Gravengaard - Boston MA
Eric Spitz - Cambridge MA
Vahe Katros - Boston MA
Assignee:
Trakus, Inc. - Medford MA
International Classification:
G01S 302
US Classification:
342463
Abstract:
A radio frequency positioning system is described that determines identity and positional data of numerous objects. The system includes a plurality of spread spectrum radio transceivers where at least one transceiver is positioned on each of the numerous objects. At least three spread spectrum radio transceivers transmit to and receive signals from the plurality of radio transceivers. A signal processor is coupled to the spread spectrum radio transceivers and determines the identity and the positional data of the objects.
Shielded Enclosure
US Patent:
4864077, Sep 5, 1989
Filed:
Jun 10, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/205217
Inventors:
Brian C. Wadell - Reading MA
Assignee:
Teradyne, Inc. - Boston MA
International Classification:
H05K 900
US Classification:
174 35R
Abstract:
A shielded enclosure for electronic devices utilizing alternating current signals, the enclosure having first and second storage members that have a geniculated (i. e. , abrupt angle) junction between them so as to inhibit transmission of alternating current radiation from the devices.