1 EKT 441 MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS

2 What is expected? Initial knowledge of these topics are required: Maths, maths & more maths… Smith Chart operation Communication system architecture Common sense <- most important!

3 Teaching Plan Chapter 1Introduction to uW Introduction to Microwaves Transmission Lines Equations The Lossless Line Terminated Transmission Lines Reflection Coefficient VSWR Return Loss Transmission Line Impedance Equation Special Cases of Terminated T-Lines

4 Teaching Plan Chapter 1Introduction to uW The Smith Chart Smith Chart Reading Impedance Matching using Smith Chart Q-Wave Transformer Single/Double Stub Tuning Lumped Element Tuner Multi-section Transformer

5 Teaching Plan Chapter 2Planar T-Lines Types of Transmission Lines Coaxial T-Lines Waveguides Planar Transmission Lines Striplines Stripline Discontinuities Microstrip Microstrip Discontinuities Dielectric Waveguide Slotlines

6 Teaching Plan Chapter 2Planar T-Lines (Cont) Microwave Network Analysis Y-parameters Z-parameters ABCD parameters Scattering Matrix Reciprocal & Lossless Network Signal Flow Graphs

7 Teaching Plan Chapter 3Filters Introduction to Filters Filters Categories & Types Filter Parameters Design of Filters using Insertion Loss Method Low Pass Filter Design Filter Transformations Bandpass & Bandstop Transformations Filter Realization using Distributed Circuit

8 Teaching Plan Chapter 3Filters (Cont) Richard’s Transformation Kuroda’s Identities Filter Design using Stripline

9 Teaching Plan Chapter 4Power Dividers & Couplers Basic Properties of Dividers & Couplers Reciprocal & Lossless Properties Three-port networks T Junctions N Power Dividers Four-port networks (Couplers) T-Junctions Power Dividers Lossless Power Dividers Wilkinson Power Dividers

10 Teaching Plan Chapter 5Amplifiers General Amplifier Block Diagram Amplifier Classification Typical RF Amplifier Characteristics Types of Gain Stability Stability Circles Stability Test Single Stage Amplifier Design

11 Teaching Plan Chapter 5Amplifiers (cont) Unilateral Figure of Merit Design for Maximum Gain Design for Specified Gain Low Noise Amplifier Design

12 Teaching & Learning Lecture : 3 hours per week for 14 weeks 6 Experiments and hands-on sessions: Agilent ADS hands-on sessions Microwave components’ measurement 2 hours for selected weeks 4 Tutorials : Based on chapter covered in lecture 2 hours for selected weeks

13 Meeting Time & Place Lecture: Tuesday2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.DKR1 Thursday12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m. DKR5 Laboratory/Tutorials (MKY8): Wed – 8.00 am to am (Group 1) Thu – 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm (Group 2) *Tutorials will be held on Thus (Group 1+2)

14 Assessments Course Work:50 %  Assignment:15 %  Tutorials/Quiz:5 %  Lab Reports:10 %  2 Written Tests:20 % Final Exam:50 %

15 References [1] David M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 3rd Ed., Wiley, [2] David M Pozar, “Microwave and RF Design of Wireless Systems”. John Wiley & Sons, [3] R. Ludwig & P. Bretchko, “RF Circuit Design: Theory and Applications”,Pearson Prentice Hall, 2000 [4] Liao’, “Microwave Devices and Circuits”. Prentice Hall, [5] Annapurna Das, Sisir K Das, “Microwave Engineering”, International Ed. McGraw Hill, [6] Glover,Pennock, Shepherd,”Microwave devices, circuits and subsystem for communication engineering”, Wiley, 2005.

16 Contact Details Soh Ping Jack Center for Industrial Collaboration (CIC) Tmn Kechor Admin Complex, Kangar, Perlis Phone Number: Contact Hour:Anytime, anyplace, by appointment & availability