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EE30124: RF & microwave circuits

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
This course introduces students to the engineering techniques and approaches required at radiofrequency (RF) and microwave frequencies. This includes circuit design concepts using matrix formulations and in particular the scattering matrix representation (S-parameters). The concept of matching is introduced to reduce reflections within high frequency circuits and design approaches using the Smith chart are described. Modern circuit realisation using stripline technologies are outlined. High frequency amplifer design and applications to digital radio are introduced.

Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the Unit the student should: be able to design simple microwave networks using matrix approaches; be able to use the Smith chart to design matching networks; have an appreciation of stripline realisation of high frequency circuits; be able to design amplifier circuits and compensate for such non-idealities as mismatching and distortion; have a knowledge of the architecture and components of digital radio systems.

Skills:
Students will learn the techniques and design and analysis approaches suitable for high frequency devices and circuits. These skills will be demonstrated by the design and analysis of typical devices and circuits. Taught, facilitated and tested.

Content:
Matrix description of high-frequency circuits, ABCD and S-parameters, examples of circuits. Smith chart formulation and use; lumped element, single stub and double-stub matching techniques. Stripline technology; microstrip components, cross-talk (coupling) effects. High frequency amplifier design; matching, stability and oscillation conditions, 3rd order intercept point, feedback and feedforward distortion control. Digital radio techniques; receiver architecture, frequency synthesis, direct digital synthesis, software radio.
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EE30124 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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  • UEEE-AKB01 : BEng (hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UEEE-AFB05 : BEng (hons) Electronic and Communication Engineering (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UEEE-AKB05 : BEng (hons) Electronic and Communication Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
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  • UEEE-AKB14 : BEng (hons) Electronic Engineering with Space Science & Technology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UEEE-AKM07 : MEng (hons) Computers Electronics and Communications (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UEEE-AFM13 : MEng (hons) Computer Systems Engineering (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UEEE-AFM01 : MEng (hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UEEE-AKM01 : MEng (hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UEEE-AFM05 : MEng (hons) Electronic and Communication Engineering (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UEEE-AKM05 : MEng (hons) Electronic and Communication Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • UEEE-AFM14 : MEng (hons) Electronic Engineering with Space Science & Technology (Full-time) - Year 3
  • UEEE-AKM14 : MEng (hons) Electronic Engineering with Space Science & Technology (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.