Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONOLITHIC MİCROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | EECD1214039 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| 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) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to teach doctoral students the analysis and design of active and passive MMIC circuits such as Multi-Throw Switch, Voltage Controlled Oscillator, Low Noise Aamplifier, Power Amplifier, Distributed Amplifier, Image Reject Mixer using modern GaAs and GaN-based semiconductor Technologies, and to teach them the best. is to acquire a good knowledge of the latest developments. In addition to the weekly lectures, current published articles will be examined together with the students and the details of the study will be discussed. This course is project-based. In addition to their midterm projects, students will design a GaAs or GaN MMIC technology on a topic they want as a final project. The design, simulation and laying details of the projects will be discussed in detail in the weekly interim presentations and the final presentation at the end of the semester. At the end of this course, students will become familiar with the critical steps of a typical MMIC design flow using Keysight's ADS software. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to MMIC, What is MMIC? Applications,Introduction to MMIC, Design, Fabrication Processes,Semiconductor Technologies GaAs process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models,Semiconductor Technologies GaN process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models,Thermal Simulations Thermal Analysis, Maximum Junction Temperature, Thermal Resistance, Thermal Capacitance,Multi-Throw Switches, Theory, Performance Metrics,,Multi-Throw Switches Types, Topologies ,Power Amplifiers, Theory of Operation, Performance Metrics,Power Amplifiers Classes, Types and Topolojies,Up/Down Converters, Mixers, Theory of Operations, Performance Metrics,Mixers Types and Topologies,Low Noise Amplifier Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies,Distributed Amplifiers Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies,Voltage Controlled Oscillators Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students understand the hardware components and their design principles of transceiver systems operating in millimeter frequency bands such as modern 5G communication systems and Radar applications. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students understand the hardware components and operating principles of transceiver systems operating in millimeter frequency bands such as modern 5G communication systems and Radar applications. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students analyze the design principles of circuit elements such as Multi-Throw Switch, Voltage Controlled Oscillator, Low Noise Amplifier, Power Amplifier, Distributed Amplifier and Mixer used in the RF stage of a typical transceiver circuit. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students gain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge about the system structure, sub-components and operating principle, critical design parameters, different types and architectures, design and production steps of wireless transceiver circuits and measurement devices such as Vector Network Analyzer and Spectrum Analyzer. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students gain the ability to make schematic designs and simulations in various semiconductor processes such as GaAs, GaN, IPD, which are used in the design of MMIC circuits. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students conduct a literature review of articles published in the last 5 years on the subject and obtain up-to-date information. | 10, 9 | E |
| Students gain the ability to perform thermal analysis by using thermal information in the datasheets of various circuits. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students understand the difference between an MMIC circuit and MIC technologies and conduct cost performance analysis between them. | 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to MMIC, What is MMIC? Applications | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 2 | Introduction to MMIC, Design, Fabrication Processes | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 3 | Semiconductor Technologies GaAs process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 4 | Semiconductor Technologies GaN process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 5 | Thermal Simulations Thermal Analysis, Maximum Junction Temperature, Thermal Resistance, Thermal Capacitance | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 6 | Multi-Throw Switches, Theory, Performance Metrics, | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 7 | Multi-Throw Switches Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 8 | Power Amplifiers, Theory of Operation, Performance Metrics | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 9 | Power Amplifiers Classes, Types and Topolojies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 10 | Up/Down Converters, Mixers, Theory of Operations, Performance Metrics | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 11 | Mixers Types and Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 12 | Low Noise Amplifier Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 13 | Distributed Amplifiers Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 14 | Voltage Controlled Oscillators Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| Resources |
| I.D. Robertson and S. Lucyszyn, “RFIC and MMIC Design and Technology”, IET Steve Marsh, “Practical MMIC Design”, A. Marzuki, A. I. Abdul Rahim, M. Loulou, “Advanced in Monolithic Microwave Inegrated Circuits for Wireless Systems: Modeling and Design Technologies” |
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 | 6 | 84 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 6 | 8 | 48 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 2 | 25 | 50 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 | |||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONOLITHIC MİCROWAVE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | EECD1214039 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program | Perşembe 13:30-14:15 Perşembe 14:30-15:15 Perşembe 15:30-16:15 |
| 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) | Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to teach doctoral students the analysis and design of active and passive MMIC circuits such as Multi-Throw Switch, Voltage Controlled Oscillator, Low Noise Aamplifier, Power Amplifier, Distributed Amplifier, Image Reject Mixer using modern GaAs and GaN-based semiconductor Technologies, and to teach them the best. is to acquire a good knowledge of the latest developments. In addition to the weekly lectures, current published articles will be examined together with the students and the details of the study will be discussed. This course is project-based. In addition to their midterm projects, students will design a GaAs or GaN MMIC technology on a topic they want as a final project. The design, simulation and laying details of the projects will be discussed in detail in the weekly interim presentations and the final presentation at the end of the semester. At the end of this course, students will become familiar with the critical steps of a typical MMIC design flow using Keysight's ADS software. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to MMIC, What is MMIC? Applications,Introduction to MMIC, Design, Fabrication Processes,Semiconductor Technologies GaAs process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models,Semiconductor Technologies GaN process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models,Thermal Simulations Thermal Analysis, Maximum Junction Temperature, Thermal Resistance, Thermal Capacitance,Multi-Throw Switches, Theory, Performance Metrics,,Multi-Throw Switches Types, Topologies ,Power Amplifiers, Theory of Operation, Performance Metrics,Power Amplifiers Classes, Types and Topolojies,Up/Down Converters, Mixers, Theory of Operations, Performance Metrics,Mixers Types and Topologies,Low Noise Amplifier Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies,Distributed Amplifiers Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies,Voltage Controlled Oscillators Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Students understand the hardware components and their design principles of transceiver systems operating in millimeter frequency bands such as modern 5G communication systems and Radar applications. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students understand the hardware components and operating principles of transceiver systems operating in millimeter frequency bands such as modern 5G communication systems and Radar applications. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students analyze the design principles of circuit elements such as Multi-Throw Switch, Voltage Controlled Oscillator, Low Noise Amplifier, Power Amplifier, Distributed Amplifier and Mixer used in the RF stage of a typical transceiver circuit. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students gain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge about the system structure, sub-components and operating principle, critical design parameters, different types and architectures, design and production steps of wireless transceiver circuits and measurement devices such as Vector Network Analyzer and Spectrum Analyzer. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students gain the ability to make schematic designs and simulations in various semiconductor processes such as GaAs, GaN, IPD, which are used in the design of MMIC circuits. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students conduct a literature review of articles published in the last 5 years on the subject and obtain up-to-date information. | 10, 9 | E |
| Students gain the ability to perform thermal analysis by using thermal information in the datasheets of various circuits. | 2, 21, 9 | E, F |
| Students understand the difference between an MMIC circuit and MIC technologies and conduct cost performance analysis between them. | 9 | E |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 21: Simulation Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | E: Homework, F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to MMIC, What is MMIC? Applications | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 2 | Introduction to MMIC, Design, Fabrication Processes | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 3 | Semiconductor Technologies GaAs process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 4 | Semiconductor Technologies GaN process: Technology, Operation Principles, Models | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 5 | Thermal Simulations Thermal Analysis, Maximum Junction Temperature, Thermal Resistance, Thermal Capacitance | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 6 | Multi-Throw Switches, Theory, Performance Metrics, | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 7 | Multi-Throw Switches Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 8 | Power Amplifiers, Theory of Operation, Performance Metrics | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 9 | Power Amplifiers Classes, Types and Topolojies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 10 | Up/Down Converters, Mixers, Theory of Operations, Performance Metrics | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 11 | Mixers Types and Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 12 | Low Noise Amplifier Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 13 | Distributed Amplifiers Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| 14 | Voltage Controlled Oscillators Theory, Performance Metrics, Types, Topologies | Lecture Notes and Related Book Chapter |
| Resources |
| I.D. Robertson and S. Lucyszyn, “RFIC and MMIC Design and Technology”, IET Steve Marsh, “Practical MMIC Design”, A. Marzuki, A. I. Abdul Rahim, M. Loulou, “Advanced in Monolithic Microwave Inegrated Circuits for Wireless Systems: Modeling and Design Technologies” |
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 | |