This course introduces the analysis and design of microwave components and systems. Topics include: modeling of high frequency circuits; transmission lines; scattering parameters; impedance matching; passive microwave components; amplifiers, mixers and oscillators; noise in receivers; elemental antennas and simple and phased arrays; communication links - microwave land, cellular and satellite systems; performance and link budget analysis. The laboratory work is design oriented and implements the lecture material.
3, Lecutre, 0.75, Tut: 0.5) Lab
PREREQUISITE(S):
ELEC 353, ELEC 381 or ENPH 431Winter