The course introduces hand on experience on RF circuit and systems. It is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in -Transmission line theory and its application to RF and microwave device characterisation. -Operational principles of many types of RF and microwave components and their experimental characterisation. -The interaction between microwave circuit components and wireless receiver systems through series of simulation and measurement experiences at circuit and sub-system level. -Using modern RF and microwave characterisation instrumentation with an understanding of their operational principles.
Course Content
This course contains; Course Introduction & Getting Started Tutorials Frequency and Time Representations & Intro to CAD software, T-Line Basics,Freq. & Time Domain, Part II Transmission Line Reflections & VSWR Modelling and Simulation of Wireless System and Introduction to ADS,RF Subsystems. Impedance and the Smith Chart,Circuit Characterization. Smith Chart Revisited,Lumped Lowpass Filter. Scattering Parameters.,Impedance Matching Circuits. TL Theory and Smith Chart Review,Distributed Lowpass Filter. T-Lines as Reactive Elements,Directional Couplers,Single Ended Mixer,Frequency Conversion and Mixer,Digital Systems and Basics of Modulation Schemes,Dipole and Patch Antennas,Receiver System Integration,System Integration Part II, Characterization and Simulation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1 Interpret the interaction between microwave circuits and systems, including utilization of a series of simulation and measurement experiences at both the circuit and sub-system level.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
2 Apply modern RF and microwave instrumentation with an understanding of operational principles to many different types of wireless circuit and system measurement problems.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
3 Design and assemble simple RF and microwave circuit components using CAD/CAM tools.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
4 Communicate clearly the results of lab experiments in concise summaries that are well written abstracts for detailed laboratory procedures.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
5 Design/conduct experiments and interpret data in the context of wireless circuit and system design.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
6 Experimentally characterize many types of RF and microwave components.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
7 Analyze problems relating to the operational characteristics of many types of RF and uW components.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
8 Utilize transmission line theory for theoretical/experimental characterization of RF and uW devices.
Course Introduction & Getting Started Tutorials Frequency and Time Representations & Intro to CAD software, T-Line Basics
Pozar Chap 1 & 2
2
Freq. & Time Domain, Part II Transmission Line Reflections & VSWR Modelling and Simulation of Wireless System and Introduction to ADS
Pozar Chap 3 & 4
3
RF Subsystems. Impedance and the Smith Chart
Pozar Chap 1
4
Circuit Characterization. Smith Chart Revisited
Pozar Chap 3 & 4
5
Lumped Lowpass Filter. Scattering Parameters.
Pozar Chap 8
6
Impedance Matching Circuits. TL Theory and Smith Chart Review
Pozar Chap 5
7
Distributed Lowpass Filter. T-Lines as Reactive Elements
Pozar Chap 8
8
Directional Couplers
Pozar Chap 7
9
Single Ended Mixer
Pozar Chap 13
10
Frequency Conversion and Mixer
Pozar Chap 13
11
Digital Systems and Basics of Modulation Schemes
Pozar Chap 14
12
Dipole and Patch Antennas
Pozar Chap 14
13
Receiver System Integration
Pozar Chap 14
14
System Integration Part II, Characterization and Simulation
Pozar Chap 14
Resources
"Microwave Engineering", David M. Pozar, 4th Ed., Wiley
RF and Microwave Circuit Design: A Design Approach Using (ADS)", Ali Behagi, 2012, Techno Search "Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics", Fawwaz T. Ulaby, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
X
2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
X
3
Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach and gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field.
X
4
Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field.
X
5
Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
X
6
Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
X
7
Independently perceive, design, apply, finalize and conduct a novel research process.
X
8
Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
X
9
Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field.
X
10
Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
50
Rate of Final Exam to Success
50
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
2
28
Guided Problem Solving
0
0
0
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
14
6
84
Term Project
5
6
30
Presentation of Project / Seminar
1
14
14
Quiz
14
2
28
Midterm Exam
1
24
24
General Exam
1
24
24
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
232
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(232/30)
8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
ADVANCED MICROWAVE ENGINEERING
-
Fall Semester
3+0
3
8
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Mehmet Kemal ÖZDEMİR
Assistant(s)
Aim
The course introduces hand on experience on RF circuit and systems. It is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in -Transmission line theory and its application to RF and microwave device characterisation. -Operational principles of many types of RF and microwave components and their experimental characterisation. -The interaction between microwave circuit components and wireless receiver systems through series of simulation and measurement experiences at circuit and sub-system level. -Using modern RF and microwave characterisation instrumentation with an understanding of their operational principles.
Course Content
This course contains; Course Introduction & Getting Started Tutorials Frequency and Time Representations & Intro to CAD software, T-Line Basics,Freq. & Time Domain, Part II Transmission Line Reflections & VSWR Modelling and Simulation of Wireless System and Introduction to ADS,RF Subsystems. Impedance and the Smith Chart,Circuit Characterization. Smith Chart Revisited,Lumped Lowpass Filter. Scattering Parameters.,Impedance Matching Circuits. TL Theory and Smith Chart Review,Distributed Lowpass Filter. T-Lines as Reactive Elements,Directional Couplers,Single Ended Mixer,Frequency Conversion and Mixer,Digital Systems and Basics of Modulation Schemes,Dipole and Patch Antennas,Receiver System Integration,System Integration Part II, Characterization and Simulation.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1 Interpret the interaction between microwave circuits and systems, including utilization of a series of simulation and measurement experiences at both the circuit and sub-system level.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
2 Apply modern RF and microwave instrumentation with an understanding of operational principles to many different types of wireless circuit and system measurement problems.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
3 Design and assemble simple RF and microwave circuit components using CAD/CAM tools.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
4 Communicate clearly the results of lab experiments in concise summaries that are well written abstracts for detailed laboratory procedures.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
5 Design/conduct experiments and interpret data in the context of wireless circuit and system design.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
6 Experimentally characterize many types of RF and microwave components.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
7 Analyze problems relating to the operational characteristics of many types of RF and uW components.
17, 2, 21, 9
A, G
8 Utilize transmission line theory for theoretical/experimental characterization of RF and uW devices.
Course Introduction & Getting Started Tutorials Frequency and Time Representations & Intro to CAD software, T-Line Basics
Pozar Chap 1 & 2
2
Freq. & Time Domain, Part II Transmission Line Reflections & VSWR Modelling and Simulation of Wireless System and Introduction to ADS
Pozar Chap 3 & 4
3
RF Subsystems. Impedance and the Smith Chart
Pozar Chap 1
4
Circuit Characterization. Smith Chart Revisited
Pozar Chap 3 & 4
5
Lumped Lowpass Filter. Scattering Parameters.
Pozar Chap 8
6
Impedance Matching Circuits. TL Theory and Smith Chart Review
Pozar Chap 5
7
Distributed Lowpass Filter. T-Lines as Reactive Elements
Pozar Chap 8
8
Directional Couplers
Pozar Chap 7
9
Single Ended Mixer
Pozar Chap 13
10
Frequency Conversion and Mixer
Pozar Chap 13
11
Digital Systems and Basics of Modulation Schemes
Pozar Chap 14
12
Dipole and Patch Antennas
Pozar Chap 14
13
Receiver System Integration
Pozar Chap 14
14
System Integration Part II, Characterization and Simulation
Pozar Chap 14
Resources
"Microwave Engineering", David M. Pozar, 4th Ed., Wiley
RF and Microwave Circuit Design: A Design Approach Using (ADS)", Ali Behagi, 2012, Techno Search "Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics", Fawwaz T. Ulaby, 7th Edition, Prentice Hall
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications.
X
2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas.
X
3
Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach and gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field.
X
4
Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field.
X
5
Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals.
X
6
Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements.
X
7
Independently perceive, design, apply, finalize and conduct a novel research process.
X
8
Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level.
X
9
Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas in the field.
X
10
Recognizes the scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements of the field and contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values.
