The aim of this course is analysis of distributed parameter circuits and gaining the ability to use the fundamental synthesis methods.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Sinan AKŞİMŞEK
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Friday, 15:00-17:45, 3B-11/13/15
Office Hour(s)
Tuesday 10:00-12:00. Room: 2D-07
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Oral presentation, discussion.
Principle Sources
-David M. Pozar, "Microwave Engineering", 3rd Edition, JohnWiley and Sons Inc., 2005.
-David K. Cheng, "Field and Wave Electromagnetics", 2nd Edition, Addison –Wesley Publishing Company, 1989.
Other Sources
Visit webpage of the course on CATS for other lecture materials.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Electromagnetic Waves: Maxwell Equations
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Wave Equation, Time-Harmonic Maxwell Equations, Helmholtz Equation,Fields in Material Media, Boundary Conditions
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Instantaneous and Time-Average Power Densities, Plane Electromagnetic Waves, Plane Waves in Lossy Media
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Waveguides: TEM, TE and TM Modes
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Fundamentals of Transmission Lines: Transmission Line Model, Governing Equations
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Propagation and Attenuation Constants, Phase Velocity, Line Impedance, Reflection and Transmission at a Load
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Midterm (20.03.2015)
8. Week
Input Impedance, Open and Short Circuit Loads, Matched Load, Lossy Transmission Lines
Oral Presentation
9. Week
Transient Analysis
Oral Presentation
10. Week
Smith Chart: Derivation of the Smith Chart
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Smith Chart: Applications of Smith Chart. Problem Solving Session
Oral Presentation
12. Week
No class (1 May)
13. Week
Impedance Matching: Impedance Matching with Single Stub and Double Stub
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Impedance Matching: Problem Solving Session
Oral Presentation
15. Week
The Scattering Matrix. General Review.
Oral Presentation
16. Week
17. Week
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
Calculate SWR of transmission line for the given data
LO-2
Sketch the graph of time dependent Voltage at different points on a Transmission Line
LO-3
Use Smith chart to determine the quantities “reflection coefficient, input impedance” for the given transmission line circuit
LO-4
Design L section matching networks for the given normalized load impedance
LO-5
Locate the voltage minimums and maximums on on a Transmission Line
