ELEN 4611 Microwave and Radio Frequency Engineering I
Study of the behavior of discrete, distributed and active elements in high frequencies. Characterization of transmission lines based on characteristic impedance, reflection coefficient, electrical length and stationary waves. Design of connecting networks using the Smith Chart. Analysis of microwave circuits using the two port circuit theory and flow charts. Design of narrow band microwave and amplifier filters. Implementation of microwave circuits using micro tapes and discrete elements. Design of radio frequency and microwave systems using the computer. Requires 45 hours of lecture and 30 hours of lab.
Prerequisite
ELEN 3312 and 3360