Course detail

CAD in Microwaves

FEKT-NCVTAcad. year: 2017/2018

Students become familiar with principles and application of basic numerical methods (finite differences, finite elements, method of moments) for the analysis of microwave structures on frequencies hundreds of MHz up to tens of GHz. Further, standard and non-standard optimization methods (gradient and Newton algorithms, genetic algorithms) and their application to the design of microwave circuits and antennas are described. In frame of an individual project, students will design, manufacture and measure a given planar structure.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Dr. Ing. Zbyněk Raida

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The graduate is able (1) apply basic numerical methods to the analysis of microwave circuits and antennas, (2) use standard and non-standard optimization methods for the design of microwave structures, (3) manufactured and experimentally verified parameters of the designed structure.

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of electromagnetics (Maxwell equations) and fundamentals of numerical methods (numerical integration, numerical derivation, solution of matrix equations) are the pre-requisites.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecturs, PC exercises, individual project.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Students can obtain 40 points for the activity in computer labs. An individual project is honored by 30 points (maximally), and the final test is honored by additional 30 points (maximally).

Course curriculum

1. Introduction to computational electromagnetics, MATLAB
2. Finite-difference method: potential distribution, wave propagation in waveguide
3. Finite-element method: potential distribution, wave propagation in waveguide
4. Finite elements: analysis of 2D and 3D structures
5. Time domain finite differences: transients in waveguides
6. Time domain finite elements: transients in waveguides
7. Moment method: analysis of wire antennas
8. Commercial software: ANSOFT HFSS, ANSOFT Designer
9. Conventional optimization methods: steepest descent, Newton method, Optimization Toolbox of MATLAB
10. Global optimization: genetic algorithms, swarm optimization, multi-objective optimization
11. Design of planar filters
12. Design of power dividers
13. Design of other planar components

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Lectures are aimed to present principles of basic numerical methods for the analysis of microwave circuits and antennas, and to explain conventional and non-conventional optimization methods for the design of microwave structures to students.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

GILL, P. E., MURRAY, W. Numerical methods for constrained optimization. London: Academic Press, 1974 (EN)
SILVESTER, P. P., FERRARI, R. L. Finite Elements for Electrical Engineers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1996 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EECC-MN Master's

    branch MN-MEL , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch MN-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Dr. Ing. Zbyněk Raida

Syllabus

Finite difference method: computing potential in a condenser, wave propagation in a waveguide
Finite element method: computing potential in a condenser, wave propagation in a waveguide
Finite element method: analysis of 2D and 3D structures
Finite element method: verifying computations in FEMLAB
Time domain finite differences: transient phenomena in waveguides
Time domain finite elements: transient phenomena in waveguides
Moment method: analysis of wire antennas
Moment method: analysis of planar antennas
Moment method: verifying computations in FEMLAB and ANSOFT Designer
Classical optimization methods
Global optimization methods
Artificial neural networks

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Dr. Ing. Zbyněk Raida

Syllabus

Finite difference method: computing potential in a condenser, wave propagation in a waveguide
Finite element method: computing potential in a condenser, wave propagation in a waveguide
Finite element method: analysis of 2D and 3D structures
Finite element method: verifying computations in FEMLAB
Time domain finite differences: transient phenomena in waveguides
Time domain finite elements: transient phenomena in waveguides
Moment method: analysis of wire antennas
Moment method: analysis of planar antennas
Moment method: verifying computations in FEMLAB and ANSOFT Designer
Classical optimization methods
Global optimization methods
Artificial neural networks