13E074ME - Microwave Electronics
| Course specification | ||||
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| Course title | Microwave Electronics | |||
| Acronym | 13E074ME | |||
| Study programme | Electrical Engineering and Computing | |||
| Module | ||||
| Type of study | bachelor academic studies | |||
| Lecturer (for classes) | ||||
| Lecturer/Associate (for practice) | ||||
| Lecturer/Associate (for OTC) | ||||
| ESPB | 6.0 | Status | mandatory | |
| Condition | None. | |||
| The goal | Define basic concepts of active microwave components and explain the major characteristics of operation of devices at microwave frequencies. Present a unified treatment of the analysis and design of microwave amplifiers, oscillators and mixers using scattering parameters techniques. Train students to critically evaluate trade-offs between the design goals, and to obtain optimal solutions. | |||
| The outcome | Gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in analysis and design of simple microwave electronic circuits. Learn efficient and competent use of modern CAD tools. Acquire proficiency in critical evaluation of trade-offs between the design goals, in obtaining solutions that yield optimal performance, in manufacturing physical prototypes, and in design validation by measurements. | |||
| Contents | ||||
| URL to the subject page | http://mtt.etf.bg.edu.rs/mikrotalasna.elektronika.htm | |||
| URL to lectures | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3an-IWQRcYThOtaFPF3JGR2GKjcxQLZAj0jrlAVmfEFIc1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=2ebd824e-2c34-4105-aa05-e2c6322c7724&tenantId=1774ef2e-9c62-478a-8d3a-fd2a495547ba | |||
| Contents of lectures | S-parameters. Signal flow charts. Matching networks. Transistors at high frequencies (BJT, MESFET, HEMT, pHEMT, mHEMT). Microwave linear transistor amplifiers. Stability circles. Constant gain circles. Constant noise-figure circles. Low-noise and broadband amplifiers. Harmonic balance analysis. Gain compression. Power amplifiers. Oscillators. Phase noise. Microwave integrated circuits. | |||
| Contents of exercises | Design of microwave transistor amplifier. CAD design, optimization, PCB prototype manufacturing, soldering of discrete components and design verification by measurements of the relevant parameters in the laboratory. | |||
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| Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year | ||||
| Lectures | Exercises | OTC | Study and Research | Other classes |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Methods of teaching | Lectures, problem-solving classes, CAD exercises and laboratory work. | |||
| Knowledge score (maximum points 100) | ||||
| Pre obligations | Points | Final exam | Points | |
| Activites during lectures | 10 | Test paper | 30 | |
| Practical lessons | 0 | Oral examination | 0 | |
| Projects | ||||
| Colloquia | 30 | |||
| Seminars | 30 | |||