The aim of the course is to examine the fundamentals of transmission line theory, to analyze microwave networks via 2-port parameters, to learn how to design microwave matching networks via Smith Chatrs or analytically and to learn how to design microwave filters.
Microwave Engineering, David M. Pozar, John Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken, NJ, ISBN: 0-471-44878-8.
Other Sources
Radio-Frequency and Microwave Communication Circuits Analysis and Design, Devendra K. Mısra, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ISBN: 0-471-22435-9.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Transmission line theory
Presentation and Application
2. Week
Transmission line theory
Presentation and Application
3. Week
Microwave network analysis
Presentation and Application
4. Week
Microwave network analysis
Presentation and Application
5. Week
Impedance matching via lumped elements
Presentation and Application
6. Week
Impedance matching via lumped elements
Presentation and Application
7. Week
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Smith Chart
Presentation and Application
9. Week
Impedance matching via transmission lines
Presentation and Application
10. Week
Impedance matching via transmission lines
Presentation and Application
11. Week
Filters
Presentation and Application
12. Week
Filters
Presentation and Application
13. Week
Microwave amplifiers
Presentation and Application
14. Week
Review
Presentation and Application
15. Week
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16. Week
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17. Week
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Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Ability to solve transmission line problems via transmission line theory.
LO-2
Ability to calculate two-port parameters of microwave networks.
LO-3
Ability to design narrow band matching networks at microwave frequencies.
LO-4
Ability to design analog filters via insertion loss method.
