Course syllabus adopted 2024-02-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameMikrovågsteknik
- CodeMCC121
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPWPS
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyElectrical Engineering, Engineering Physics
- DepartmentMICROTECHNOLOGY AND NANOSCIENCE
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 29128
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0111 Laboratory 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0211 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
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In programmes
- MPEES - EMBEDDED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPICT - INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPNAT - NANOTECHNOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPNAT - NANOTECHNOLOGY, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPWPS - WIRELESS, PHOTONICS AND SPACE ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory)
Examiner
Jan Stake- Full Professor, Terahertz and Millimetre Wave Laboratory, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Knowledge in circuit theory, analogue electronics, multivariable calculus, Fourier analysis, complex variables and functions, transmission line theory, electromagnetic wave theory.Recommended courses are: Electromagnetic waves and components (RRY036); High frequency electromagnetic waves (EEM021); Wireless and Photonic systems engineering (SSY085).
Aim
This course aims to provide the foundation for microwave theory and techniques. Participants will learn how to analyse devices, circuits and structures that interact with electromagnetic fields and dimensions comparable to a wavelength or when wave propagation effects must be considered. Finally, the participants will learn to design a primary passive microwave circuit using modern CAD tools and experimentally verify the design with modern microwave vector network analysers.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Analyse wave propagating properties of guided wave structures (TE, TM, TEM waves): coaxial line, parallel plate, microstrip, stripline, rectangular and circular waveguides, and coupled lines;
- Apply N-port representations for analysing microwave circuits;
- Apply the Smith chart to evaluate microwave networks;
- Design and assess impedance matching networks;
- Design, evaluate and characterise directional couplers and power dividers;
- Design and analyse attenuators, phase shifters and resonators;
- Explain the basic properties of ferrite devices (circulators, isolators).
Content
The course treats analysis and design methods of passive microwave circuits and components. Topics: Field analysis of guided waves on planar transmission lines and rectangular/circular waveguides, Scattering matrix, N-port representations, Foster's reactance theorem, excitation of waveguides, Smith chart, impedance matching with reactive lumped elements/stubs, impedance transformers (Chebyshev, quarter-wave), theory of small reflections, coupled lines, even-odd mode analysis, directional couplers, power dividers, attenuators, phase shifters, ferrite devices, resonators, and finally microwave measurement techniques.
The course contains three lab exercises (worth 1.5 university credit points):
- Design a passive microwave component (branch line coupler);
- Microwave measurements with a vector network analyser (VNA);
- Computer lab (3D EM simulation of waveguide structures).
Organisation
The course is organised around lectures, tutorials, experimental work, and home assignments as follows:
- Lectures 28h
- Tutorials 28h
- Laboratory work 12h
- Home assignments
- A half-day educational visit to a local microwave company is also provided.
Literature
Microwave Engineering by David M. Pozar, 4th edition, 2011.
ISBN13: 9780470631553.
Scientific and technical papers.
Further reading:
Robert E. Collin: Foundations for microwave engineering: 2nd ed, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992/2001.
Matthew A. Morgan, Principles of RF and Microwave design, Artech House, 2020.
Examination including compulsory elements
Passed written examination (open book) and completed three lab exercises. The written examination is the sole determinant of the final grade.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.