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Valid for year : 2011
 
TNE071 Microwave Engineering, 6 ECTS credits.
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For:   COE   ED   SY   WNE  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 44
Rec. self-study hours: 116

  Area of Education: Technology

Main field of studies: Electrical Engineering

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): A

Aim:
The aim of the course is to provide a through coverage of fundamental principles of microwave engineering with focus on wireless communication system and high-speed data transmission. Besides enhancing general radio frequency circuit theory covered in previous courses, it introduces the fundamental of microwave circuit analysis and design, from electromagnetic theory to radar systems. Starting with a concise presentation of the electromagnetic theory, the course leads to passive and active microwave circuit design supported by complex Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for high-frequency system (ADS from Agilent Inc.) and modern measurement equipment. After passing the course the student should know:
  • Understand the concept of plane waves in different transmission media and the pane wave reflection from a media interface.
  • Understand wave propagation in different transmission lines.
  • Use Smith Chart to design lumped or distributed microwave networks.
  • Understand different concepts of impedance matching, i.e., narrow- and broadband impedance matching.
  • Understand the basic passive and active microwave circuits.
  • Carry out the design of microwave circuits by using ADS, including electromagnetic simulations.
  • Use measurement equipment to analyse and verify different microwave circuits.


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Electromagnetism, RF Electronics, RF System Design

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Supplementary courses:
Antenna Theory
Organisation:
Lectures, classes and laboratory exercises. Laboratory sessions are compulsory. Oral and written laboratory work presentation. Weekly home assignment.
Course contents:
Electromagnetic theory, transmission line theory, transmission lines and waveguides, impedance matching and tuning, microwave resonators, power dividers and couplers, noise and active RF components, microwave oscillators and frequency multipliers, radar and radiometer systems.
Course literature:
David M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, Wiley & Sons 2005, ISBN 0-471-44878-8.
Examination:
Written examination
Laboratory work with oral and written presentation
 4,5 ECTS
1,5 ECTS
 


Course language is English.
Department offering the course: ITN.
Director of Studies: Adriana Serban
Examiner: Adriana Serban
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Last updated: 09/11/2013