Course Detail
Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS | EEE4110761 | 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 | The goals of the course are to teach rx and tx system architecture as well as the sub-blocks and the fundamental performance metrics (linearity, noise, distortion, gain, power, resonance etc.) to analyze communication circuits. Fundamentals of circuit blocks such as Tuned Amplifiers, PAs, Mixers, Oscillators and frequency synthesis block designs will be taught. Students will be able to analyze and design fundamental communication circuits for given specs after taking this course. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Communication Circuits. Fundamentals of Communication concepts and Tranceiver Architectures. Transistors and basic amplifying stages Definitions in Communications Circuits, Fundamentals of Circuit and System simulators (ADS and SystemVue),Fundamentals of Noise, Linearity/Distortion (Harmonic, IM and CM distortion),Fundamentals of Linearity, Distortion cont., Effect of FB on distortion,Fundamentals of Inductors, Capacitors, Varactors, Resonant Circuits,Fundamentals of Transformers, Transmission Lines,Basics of Impedance Transformation, Matching Networks, fundamentals of Narrowband Amplifiers,Fundamentals of Diodes, ESDs,Basic Output Stages, Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers,Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers cont. and Large Signal Transconductance,Fundamentals of Mixers and Analog Multipliers,Fundamentals of Oscillators, Negative Resistance Oscillators, LC Tuned VCOs, Colpitts Oscillator,Basics of LPOs and Phase Noise fundamentals,System fundamentals of PLLs, Synthesizers. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Basic Transistor knowledge | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Noise analyses for Communication Circuits | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Distortion analyses for Communication Circuits | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Transmission Lines and Matching with the use of inductors, capacitors and transformers | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Tuned Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Output Stages | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of ESD | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Mixers, Oscillators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, R: Simulation-Based Evaluation |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Communication Circuits. Fundamentals of Communication concepts and Tranceiver Architectures. Transistors and basic amplifying stages Definitions in Communications Circuits, Fundamentals of Circuit and System simulators (ADS and SystemVue) | Pre-read the necessary pages of the textbook and go to the lecture after studying those parts, review the subjects studied in the classroom after lecture and search the related web-sites on the internet. Wikipedia can be a valuable resource, but take the information with a grain of salt. |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Noise, Linearity/Distortion (Harmonic, IM and CM distortion) | as outlined above |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Linearity, Distortion cont., Effect of FB on distortion | as outlined above |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Inductors, Capacitors, Varactors, Resonant Circuits | as outlined above |
| 5 | Fundamentals of Transformers, Transmission Lines | as outlined above |
| 6 | Basics of Impedance Transformation, Matching Networks, fundamentals of Narrowband Amplifiers | as outlined above |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Diodes, ESDs | as outlined above |
| 8 | Basic Output Stages, Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers | as outlined above |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers cont. and Large Signal Transconductance | as outlined above |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Mixers and Analog Multipliers | as outlined above |
| 11 | Fundamentals of Oscillators, Negative Resistance Oscillators, LC Tuned VCOs, Colpitts Oscillator | as outlined above |
| 12 | Basics of LPOs and Phase Noise fundamentals | as outlined above |
| 13 | System fundamentals of PLLs, Synthesizers | as outlined above |
| Resources |
| Behzad Razavi, RF Microelectronics, Pearson. |
| Thomas Lee, The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, Cambridge University Press |
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 | ||||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning | ||||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues | ||||||
| 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 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 12 | 36 | |||
| Term Project | 2 | 12 | 24 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 3 | 15 | 45 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 181 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(181/30) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION to COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS | EEE4110761 | 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 | The goals of the course are to teach rx and tx system architecture as well as the sub-blocks and the fundamental performance metrics (linearity, noise, distortion, gain, power, resonance etc.) to analyze communication circuits. Fundamentals of circuit blocks such as Tuned Amplifiers, PAs, Mixers, Oscillators and frequency synthesis block designs will be taught. Students will be able to analyze and design fundamental communication circuits for given specs after taking this course. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to Communication Circuits. Fundamentals of Communication concepts and Tranceiver Architectures. Transistors and basic amplifying stages Definitions in Communications Circuits, Fundamentals of Circuit and System simulators (ADS and SystemVue),Fundamentals of Noise, Linearity/Distortion (Harmonic, IM and CM distortion),Fundamentals of Linearity, Distortion cont., Effect of FB on distortion,Fundamentals of Inductors, Capacitors, Varactors, Resonant Circuits,Fundamentals of Transformers, Transmission Lines,Basics of Impedance Transformation, Matching Networks, fundamentals of Narrowband Amplifiers,Fundamentals of Diodes, ESDs,Basic Output Stages, Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers,Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers cont. and Large Signal Transconductance,Fundamentals of Mixers and Analog Multipliers,Fundamentals of Oscillators, Negative Resistance Oscillators, LC Tuned VCOs, Colpitts Oscillator,Basics of LPOs and Phase Noise fundamentals,System fundamentals of PLLs, Synthesizers. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Basic Transistor knowledge | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Noise analyses for Communication Circuits | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Distortion analyses for Communication Circuits | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Transmission Lines and Matching with the use of inductors, capacitors and transformers | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Tuned Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Output Stages | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of ESD | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Theoretical and practical understanding of Mixers, Oscillators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers | 1, 2, 3, 4 | A, E, F, R |
| Teaching Methods: | 1: Mastery Learning, 2: Project Based Learning Model, 3: Problem Baded Learning Model, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, R: Simulation-Based Evaluation |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Communication Circuits. Fundamentals of Communication concepts and Tranceiver Architectures. Transistors and basic amplifying stages Definitions in Communications Circuits, Fundamentals of Circuit and System simulators (ADS and SystemVue) | Pre-read the necessary pages of the textbook and go to the lecture after studying those parts, review the subjects studied in the classroom after lecture and search the related web-sites on the internet. Wikipedia can be a valuable resource, but take the information with a grain of salt. |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Noise, Linearity/Distortion (Harmonic, IM and CM distortion) | as outlined above |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Linearity, Distortion cont., Effect of FB on distortion | as outlined above |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Inductors, Capacitors, Varactors, Resonant Circuits | as outlined above |
| 5 | Fundamentals of Transformers, Transmission Lines | as outlined above |
| 6 | Basics of Impedance Transformation, Matching Networks, fundamentals of Narrowband Amplifiers | as outlined above |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Diodes, ESDs | as outlined above |
| 8 | Basic Output Stages, Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers | as outlined above |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Power Amplifiers cont. and Large Signal Transconductance | as outlined above |
| 10 | Fundamentals of Mixers and Analog Multipliers | as outlined above |
| 11 | Fundamentals of Oscillators, Negative Resistance Oscillators, LC Tuned VCOs, Colpitts Oscillator | as outlined above |
| 12 | Basics of LPOs and Phase Noise fundamentals | as outlined above |
| 13 | System fundamentals of PLLs, Synthesizers | as outlined above |
| Resources |
| Behzad Razavi, RF Microelectronics, Pearson. |
| Thomas Lee, The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, Cambridge University Press |
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 | ||||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning | ||||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | ||||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues | ||||||
| 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 | |