RF Circuits Laboratory for Remote Learning and Massive Open Online Courses

Students should be able to learn and understand the theory behind the studied topic, to validate their analysis in simulations, and finally to experiment in the real-life their solutions. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have gained increasing popularity in recent years, but remote experimentation with electronics circuits, especially RF, is nearly inexistent. This paper will present the hardware and software implementation of an RF remote lab for students without physical access to lab facilities. The RF remote lab is an open-source, easy-to-use online tool created to make RF circuits education more accessible.