Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | RF ENGINEERING | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | AEEE423 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | AEEE238,AEEE313 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Introduction: R L C in high frequencies. Digital / Analogue modulation schemes S parameters.Series and parallel connection of networks. Chain scattering matrix. ABCD network representations. Conversion between Z and S matrixes
Noise and distortion Multistage noisy circuits. Noise temperature. Thermal noise. Noise figure
Matching networks Two component matching network. Quality factor. T and Pi matching networks. BJT matching networks. FET matching networks
Filters Filter types and parameters. Butterworth – Type filters. Chebyshev – Type filters. Microstrip filters. Coupled filters
PAs/LNAs Stability considerations. Stability circles. Constant gain. Noise figure circles. Constant VSWR circles. Class A and B Pas. Class C Pas.
Mixes/ Oscillators Feedback oscillator. Negative resistance oscillator. Single ended mixer. Single balanced mixer. Double balanced mixer
Transceiver Architectures Receiver architectures. Heterodyne receivers. Homodyne receivers. Transmitter architectures. Direct conversion transmitters. Two step transmitters. | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks. The structure of the course teaching is based on lectures (3 hours per week) in a classroom. During the lectures several related exercises are solved on the board with participation of the students. Several problems are left unfinished for the students to complete at home. Other problems are used as assignments. Topic notes are compiled by students, during the lecture which serve to cover the main issues under consideration. Students are also urged to use the textbook assigned to the course. Related homework problems are also assigned from the textbook as a turn in assignment or for homework practice. Also, students are advised to use the reference books for further reading and practice in solving related exercises. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |