This course is tailored towards both fourth year undergraduate and graduate students. 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
3 Able to comment on the interactions between sub-circuits and systems. Able to verify these comments using measurement and simulations. Able to design and construct experiments on wireless circuits and systems. Able to make conclusive comments and write generate well-explained, clear and concise reports from the experiment results.
13, 17, 2, 21, 9
A, D, F, G
2 Design and assemble simple RF and microwave circuit components using CAD/CAM tools and construct a bigger system using the smaller ones. Able to characterize different types of RF and microwave circuits in a simulation environment.
11, 16, 17, 19, 2, 21, 5, 6, 9
A, E, F, G
1 Able to understand the behavioral and operational characteristics of RF and uW circuits and systems. Able to utilize transmission line theory for analyzing such circuits and systems.
12, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, D, E, F, G
4 Able to operate modern RF and microwave lab instruments. Have an understanding of operational principles and internal archictures of these lab instruments.
11, 17, 2, 21, 5
D, G
5 Able to do different types of measurements on wireless circuit and system using these instruments and test the operational and functional behaviors of these circuits and systems.
11, 17, 19, 2, 21, 5, 6
D
Teaching Methods:
11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
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
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
30
Rate of Final Exam to Success
70
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
8
112
Term Project
0
0
0
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
10
1
10
Midterm Exam
1
10
10
General Exam
1
12
12
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
172
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(172/30)
6
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
APPLIED MICROWAVE ENGINEERING
EEE4167970
Fall Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI
Assistant(s)
Aim
This course is tailored towards both fourth year undergraduate and graduate students. 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
3 Able to comment on the interactions between sub-circuits and systems. Able to verify these comments using measurement and simulations. Able to design and construct experiments on wireless circuits and systems. Able to make conclusive comments and write generate well-explained, clear and concise reports from the experiment results.
13, 17, 2, 21, 9
A, D, F, G
2 Design and assemble simple RF and microwave circuit components using CAD/CAM tools and construct a bigger system using the smaller ones. Able to characterize different types of RF and microwave circuits in a simulation environment.
11, 16, 17, 19, 2, 21, 5, 6, 9
A, E, F, G
1 Able to understand the behavioral and operational characteristics of RF and uW circuits and systems. Able to utilize transmission line theory for analyzing such circuits and systems.
12, 16, 19, 6, 9
A, D, E, F, G
4 Able to operate modern RF and microwave lab instruments. Have an understanding of operational principles and internal archictures of these lab instruments.
11, 17, 2, 21, 5
D, G
5 Able to do different types of measurements on wireless circuit and system using these instruments and test the operational and functional behaviors of these circuits and systems.
11, 17, 19, 2, 21, 5, 6
D
Teaching Methods:
11: Demonstration Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 21: Simulation Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, D: Oral Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, G: Quiz
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
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
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
2
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
3
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
X
4
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
X
5
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
X
6
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
X
7
An ability to communicate effectively
X
8
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
X
9
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
10
A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
11
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
