INTRODUCTION to RF and MICROWAVE ENGINEERING

AIM

This is a third-year undergraduate course on the fundamentals of microwave engineering and RF theory. The main goal is to learn the basics of RF/Microwave Engineering. Some basic experiments will be performed. Students will learn how to use microwave equipment such as spectrum and network analyzers. They will also learn how to use some simple commercial microwave software.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction. Transmission line theory I.,Smith chart and Impedance matching techniques ,Transmission lines and waveguides ,Microwave netwrok analysis ,Microwave network analysis (emphasis on S-parameters),Impedance matching and tunnng ,Microwave resonators,Power dividers and directional couplers,Microwave filters,Noise in Microwave Systems,Active RF and microwave devices ,Microwave amplifier design ,Oscillators and mixers,Microwave antennas.

1. 1

   Performing impedance matching on microwave systems/circuits.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task

2. 2

   Perform the Transients and steady state analysis of two conductor transmission lines (such as coaxial line, strip line and microstrip line)

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz

3. 3

   Ability to use Smith Chart in analyze and design of rf and microwave circuits.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz

4. 4

   Have solid understanding of network parameters of RF/Microwave circuits.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz

5. 5

   Ability to use CAD software used for design and analysis of RF/Microwave circuits, systems, structures.

   Taught by: Experimental Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction. Transmission line theory I.

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapters 1 & 2

2. WEEK 2

   Smith chart and Impedance matching techniques

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 2

3. WEEK 3

   Transmission lines and waveguides

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 3

4. WEEK 4

   Microwave netwrok analysis

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 4

5. WEEK 5

   Microwave network analysis (emphasis on S-parameters)

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 4

6. WEEK 6

   Impedance matching and tunnng

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 5

7. WEEK 7

   Microwave resonators

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 6

8. WEEK 8

   Power dividers and directional couplers

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 7

9. WEEK 9

   Microwave filters

   Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 8

10. WEEK 10

    Noise in Microwave Systems

    Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 10

11. WEEK 11

    Active RF and microwave devices

    Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 11

12. WEEK 12

    Microwave amplifier design

    Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 12

13. WEEK 13

    Oscillators and mixers

    Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 13

14. WEEK 14

    Microwave antennas

    Preparation: Notes and Textbook chapter 14

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• "Microwave Engineering", By David Pozar, 4th ed., John Wiley, 2011
• Many books with title “Microwave Engineering”

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCICOORDINATOR
• Assoc.Prof. Hüseyin Şerif SAVCI