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2010/1 Module Catalogue
 Module Code: EEE3033 Module Title: RF AND MICROWAVE FUNDAMENTALS
Module Provider: Electronic Engineering Short Name: EEE3033
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: BROWN TW Dr (Elec Eng)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability
Autumn Semester
Assessment Pattern

Unit(s) of Assessment

 
Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)

 

Written Examination

 

80%

 

Laboratory and Written Report

 

20%

 

Qualifying Condition(s) 

 

Students are required to attend the laboratory and complete the coursework in order to be awarded a pass.

 
Module Overview
In radio frequency (RF) and microwave engineering there are several aspects of circuit theory otherwise not applicable to other aspects of electronic engineering which this module aims to provide a grounding in.  Furthermore there are some aspects to circuit design that students will become familiar with including filter design, antenna design and basic amplifiers.  Finally some case study examples will be shown in the class.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
None
Module Aims

·       To give students a background theory in RF and microwave circuit theory, design and analysis.

 

·       To provide an introduction to fundamental RF devices
To identify clear applications
Learning Outcomes

·       To show competence in understanding circuit parameters of RF devices.

 

·       To have competence in design of RF devices such as filters.
To ascertain the suitability of RF devices to be fit for purpose, e.g. analysis of noise.
Module Content

Circuit Theory:

 

-          Two port networks, complex Z and Y parameters

 

-          Basic transmission line theory, return loss

 

-          S parameters

 

-          The Smith chart

 

-          Impedance matching using lumped elements

 

-          Impedance matching using transmission lines

 

-          Phase velocity, group velocity and dispersion in coax cables

 

 

Filters:

 

-          Basic RF filter design

 

-          Lumped element and transmission line filters

 

-          Filter characteristics, insertion loss, roll off, ripple

 

 

Antennas:

 

-          Basic antenna theory – gain, directivity and impedance

 

-          Free space propagation, Friis formula

 

-          Fade margin

 

 

Noise:

 

-          Sky noise

 

-          Noise figure reduction

 

 

Low Noise Amplifiers and Mixers:

 

-          Basic mixer circuits at RF and microwave

 

-          Basic BJT amplifier design

 

-          Classes of amplifier

 

-          Matching

 

-          Superhet receivers

 

 

Case Study: Radar

 

-          Pulse radar

 

-          Radar propagation, antennas
CW radar
Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures (30 Hours), Practical lab attendance (3 Hours) and CAD labs (9 Hours)
Selected Texts/Journals

D.M.Pozar, “Microwave and RF Wireless Systems” 2000, Wiley, , ISBN 978-0-471-32282-5

 

Y.Huang, K.Boyle, “Antennas, From Theory to Practice” 2008, Wiley, , ISBN 978-0-470-512-285
Last Updated
12 August 2010