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| module properties Microwave engineering in degree program Master Communications and Signal Processing 2013 | |
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| module number | 5833 |
| examination number | 2100208 |
| department | Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology |
| ID of group | 2113 (RF and Microwave Research) |
| module leader | Prof. Dr. Matthias Hein |
| term | winter term only |
| language | English |
| credit points | 4 |
| on-campus program (h) | 45 |
| self-study (h) | 75 |
| obligation | obligatory module |
| exam | oral examination performance, 30 minutes |
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| link to Moodle course | https://moodle.tu-ilmenau.de/course/view.php?id=3501 |
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| previous knowledge and experience | Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering |
| learning outcome | The students analyse the basics of wave propagation, reflection and superposition of RF signals on transmission lines. They learn to design matching circuits based on lumped and distributed elements. The students are able to describe the operation of typical couplers and hybrids. They are able to choose optimal transmission line types and substrate materials. They know about the principles of RF measurement systems, e.g. the vector network analyser. The students will solve specific design and analysis Tasks in tutorial groups. |
| content | 1. Waveguides, line propagation, reflections 2. Reflection coefficient, Smith diagram, scattering parameters 3. Special transmission lines 4. Couplers and hybrids 5. Microwave materials and line types 6. Impedance matching 7. Diode detectors, slotted line 8. Reflectometer, VSWR bridge, network analyzer 9. Multi-port measurements, mixed-mode S-parameters |
| media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation |
Blackboard, illustrations (projector), selected microwave components, work sheets (printable) |
| literature / references | Chang Kai, "Handbook of microwave and optical components: Microwave passive and antenna components", vol. 1, Wiley, 1989 Bhartia, Prakash ; Bahl, Inder Jit, "Millimeter wave engineering and applica-tions", Wiley, 1984. Pozar, David M., "Microwave engineering", Wiley, 2005. |
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