1. HASLIZA A. RAHIM @ SHAMSUDDIN
EKT 356/4
MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS
LECTURER:
HASLIZA A. SHAMSUDDIN
SITI ZURAIDAH IBRAHIM
LECTURER’S OFFICE
UPPER FLOOR, SCCE
UNIMAP PAUH PUTRA

2. Course Outcome
CO1: Ability to evaluate the performance of microwave transmission lines and matching network parameters in terms of signal loss, reflection, and standing wave (Chapter 1, Chapter 2)
CO2: Ability to analyze, formulate and characterize two-port networks using microwave analysis technique such as y-, z-, h-, ABCD-, and scattering parameters (Chapter 3)
CO3: Ability to design and evaluate passive microwave filter using various techniques and apply on planar transmission lines. (Chapter 4)
CO4: Ability to analyze, characterize and evaluate the properties of the passive microwave devices (power dividers and couplers) and the performance of active microwave device (amplifier) (Chapter 5, Chapter 6) 2

3. Chapters CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Microwave and TL theory (CO1)
CHAPTER 2: Planar Transmission Lines (CO1)
CHAPTER 3: Microwave Network Analysis (CO2)
CHAPTER 4: Microwave Filters (CO3)
CHAPTER 5: Power Dividers and Couplers (CO4)
CHAPTER 6: Microwave Amplifiers (CO4)

4. Syllabus Chapter 1: Introduction to Microwave and TL theory
Transmission Line Equations
The Lossless Lines
Terminated Transmission Lines
Transmission Lines Impedance Equation
Special Cases of Terminated T-Lines
The Smith Chart
Reading Smith Chart
Impedance Matching using Smith Chart
CO1: Ability to evaluate the performance of microwave transmission lines and matching network parameters in terms of signal loss, reflection, and standing wave 4

5. Cont’d… Chapter 2: Planar Transmission Lines
Types of Transmission Lines
Striplines
Stripline Discontinuities
Microstrip
Microstrip Discontinuities
Dielectric Waveguide
Slotlines
CO1: Ability to evaluate the performance of microwave transmission lines and matching network parameters in terms of signal loss, reflection, and standing wave

6. Cont’d… Chapter 3: Microwave Network Analysis Introduction
Impedance and Equivalent Voltages and Currents
Impedance and Admittance Matrices
Scattering Matrix
ABCD Matrix
CO2: Ability to analyze, formulate and characterize two-port networks using microwave analysis technique such as y-, z-, h-, ABCD-, and scattering parameters

7. Cont’d… Chapter 4: Microwave Filters 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
Richard’s Transformation
Kuroda’s Identities
Filter Design using Stripline
CO3: Ability to design and evaluate passive microwave filter using various techniques and apply on planar transmission lines. 7

8. Chapter 5: Power Dividers & Couplers
Cont’d…
Chapter 5: Power 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
CO4: Ability to analyze, characterize and evaluate the properties of the passive microwave devices (power dividers and couplers) and the performance of active microwave device (amplifier)

9. Cont’d… Chapter 6: Microwave Amplifiers
General Amplifier Block Diagram
Amplifier Classification
Typical RF Amplifier Characteristics
Types of Gain
Stability
Stability Circles
Stability Test
Single Stage Amplifier Design
Unilateral Figure of Merit
Design for Maximum Gain
Design for Specified Gain
Low Noise Amplifier Design
CO4: Ability to analyze, characterize and evaluate the properties of the passive microwave devices (power dividers and couplers) and the performance of active microwave device (amplifier)

10. Teaching & Learning Lecture : 3 hours/week. Total = 14 weeks
Laboratories:
2 hours /week, 2 separate lab sessions, 35 students per session
Labs & Mini Project (max 4 students per group)
Total = 10 weeks
Tutorials :
Based on chapters covered in lecture class
2 hours for selected weeks
Total = 4 weeks

11. Assessments Final Exam : 60 % Mid Term Exam : 10 % Mini Project : 15 %
Lab : 5 %
Assignment & Quizzes : 10 %

12. Text Book & References
[1] David M Pozar, “Microwave Engineering” 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, 2011.
[2] Jia Sheng Hong & M. J. Lancester, “Microstrip Filters For RF/Microwave Applications”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2001.
[3] Peter C.L. Yip, “High Frequency Circuit Design and Measurements”, Chapman & Hall, 1995.
[4] Annapurna Das, Sisir K Das, “Microwave Engineering”, 2nd edition, International Ed. McGraw Hill, 2001.
[5] Glover,Pennock, Shepherd,”Microwave Devices, Circuits and Subsystem For Communication Engineering”, Wiley, 2005.

13. Rules to obey
Quiz will always be given during lecture or tutorial session.
If absent, student is required to write and submit the official letter within 7 working days after he/she missed the class/tutorial
The letter should clearly state the reason of absent and attach together with the proof (MC, bus ticket, letter of appointment, etc)
Failure of submitting the official letter on time, no other chance will be given to take the quiz
Regarding the Mid Term Examination, if the student unable to attend because he/she is feeling sick, he/she has to inform the lecturer BEFORE the test is started.
No re-test will be given for other excuses (clash with other subject, missed bus, etc)

14. End of Subject Overview