Syllabus

This course teaches students the fundamentals of microwave circuit design, particularly microwave oscillators and amplifiers.

Weekly Course Schedule:

1   Circuit Analysis of Transmission Lines

2   Microwave Matching Theory and Smith Chart

3   2-port Analysis of Microwave Networks

4   S-parameters

5   Microwave Oscillator Theory, Stability Circles

6   Microwave Oscillator Design

7   Microwave Oscillator Circuit Simulation

8   Microwave Oscillator Layout

9   Microwave Amplifier Theory and Gain Definitions

10 Noise Figure

11 Microwave Amplifier Design

12 Microwave Amplifier Circuit Simulations

13 Microwave Amplifier Layout

14 Final Exam Preparations

Assessment: Presentations 50%, Final exam 50%.

Textbook: Ludwig, R., Bretchko P. RF Circuit Design Prentice Hall 2000 0-13-095323-7