ECTS - RF and Microwave Engineering

RF and Microwave Engineering (EE310) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
RF and Microwave Engineering EE310 3 2 0 4 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(EE 210 or AEE 202) and EE 319
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Experiment, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Elif Aydın
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide the fundamental concepts of RF and Microwave systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Ability to solve transmission line equations in phasor form and to identify cut-off frequency and wavelength of rectangular waveguides.
  • Be able to use Smith Chart when solving transmission line problems
  • Be able to design a microstrip line
  • Be able to analyze the network behavior of multiport microwave systems and able to calculate the S-parameters and matrices of 2,3,4 ports passive devices
  • Be able to design impedance matching Networks by using the Quarter Wave Transformer and to design lumped element matching networks, single and multiple stub tuning networks in the design of microwave components and circuits
  • Be able to analyze and design passive microwave components, including microwave resonators, power dividers, hybrid junctions, and microwave filters
  • Enhance their skills in written communication, through lab reports
  • Become familiar with modern RF/microwave circuit design techniques/tools
  • Be able to operate some equipments to be used in the design and analysis of RF and Microwave components and sub-systems
Course Content Introduction to RF and microwave systems, analysis of transmission lines and wavequides, the Smith chart, scattering parameters and matching networks, LC networks, single and double stub tuning using the Smith chart, PCB realization of RF and microwave circuits, microstrip lines, various RF and microwave passive components including filters, and

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 • Introduction to RF and Microwave systems • Physical description of transmission line propagation • The transmission line equations • Lossless propagation Review of EE 309 lecture notes
2 The Smith Chart Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
3 The Quarter Wave Transformer, Decibel, Return Loss and Insertion Loss Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
4 Generator and load mismatches, Lossy Transmission lines Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
5 Parallel-Plate guide analysis using the wave equation, Rectangular waveguides Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
6 Microstrip Line Design, Impedance and Admittance Matrices Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
7 The Scattering Matrices – Evaluation of scattering parameters Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
8 The Scattering Matrices- Reciprocal Networks and Lossless Networks, A shift in reference plane Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
9 Matching with lumped elements Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
10 Single-Stub tuning, Double-Stub Tuning Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
11 The Quarter Wave Transformer, Power Dividers and Directional Couplers Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
12 Microwave Filters-Insertion Loss Method, Filter Transformation Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
13 Microwave Filters-Richard’s Transformation, Kuroda’s Identities Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
14 Introduction to antennas Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture
15 Final Examination Period Review of topics
16 Final Examination Period Review of topics

Sources

Course Book 1. Pozar, D. M., Microwave Engineering, D.M. Pozar Wiley & Sons, 2005.
Other Sources 2. RF and Microwave Wireless Systems, K.Chang, John Wiley & Sons, 2000.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 10 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 5
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 45
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 14 100
Percentage of Semester Work 65
Percentage of Final Work 35
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of subjects related to mathematics, natural sciences, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in those fields to the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, ability to choose and apply appropriate models and analysis methods for this. X
3 An ability to design a system, component, or process under realistic constraints to meet desired needs, and ability to apply modern design approaches for this. X
4 The ability to select and use the necessary modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; the ability to use information technologies effectively X
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. X
6 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, and ability of individual working. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; active report writing and understanding written reports, preparing design and production reports, the ability to make effective presentation the ability to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access knowledge, follow the developments in science and technology and continuously stay updated. X
9 Acting compliant with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and knowledge of standards used in engineering applications.
10 Knowledge about professional activities in business, such as project management, risk management, and change management awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge about the impacts of engineering practices in universal and societal dimensions on health, environment, and safety. the problems of the current age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 10 1 10
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 12 12
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 9 18
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 18 18
Total Workload 151