Course detail
Microwave Techniques
FEKT-BPC-MVTAcad. year: 2023/2024
The subject introduces circuit techniques in the frequency range up to tens of GHz. The lectures are concentrated on the presentation of basic principles and properties of microwave structures whose knowledge is necessary for the design of devices not only for communication purposes. Laboratory exercises practically familiarize students with individual microwave circuits and measurement methods.
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Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
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Entry knowledge
- compute with complex numbers;
- explain fundamental principles of theory of electromagnetic waves and transmission lines(Maxwell’s equations, propagation of a wave along transmission line, transmission line parameters);
- work with Smith chart.
The work in the laboratory is conditioned by a valid qualification of a "instructed worker" according to 50/1978 Coll., which students must obtain before the start of classes. Information on this qualification is given in the Dean's Directive Familiarization of students with safety regulations.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
A test written during semester (15 points), laboratory exercises (20 points), written final exam (65 points).
Evaluation of activities is specified by a regulation, which is issued by the lecturer responsible for the course annually.
Aims
The graduate is able to:
- describe, analyze and design a coax line, and metal rectangular and circular waveguides;
- explain „hybrid microwave integrated circuit“;
- describe basic types of passive microwave integrated structures ( microstrip, coplanar, slot one) and compare them;
- explain „monolithic microwave integrated circuit“;
- describe basic types of microwave resonators (transmission lines resonators, cavity resonators, planar resonators, dielectric resonators);
- explain coupling of cavity resonators to surrounding circuits;
- explain basic principles of a waveguide and cavity resonator excitation;
- analyze and design transmission lines and cavity resonators;
- explain „power divider“ and a principle of Wilkinson power divider;
- explain „directional coupler“, define its basic parameters and explain „quadrature hybrid“;
- explain principles on which waveguide microwave attenuators, phase shifters, and reactance components are based;
- explain „ferrite isolator“ and „ferrite circulator“, explain principles on which they are based and specify areas of their application;
- explain „substrate integrated waveguide“, specify its basic properties and compare it with a rectangular waveguide.
Study aids
Prerequisites and corequisites
- recommended prerequisite
EM Waves and Lines
Basic literature
KHAN, A., S., Microwave Engineering Concepts and Fundamentals, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2014. (CS)
Recommended reading
TYSL, V., RŮŽIČKA, V. Teoretické základy mikrovlnné techniky. SNTL Praha 1999. (CS)
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Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Rectangular waveguides
3. Circular waveguides, coaxial lines and waveguides
4. Microwave integrated techniques
5. Basic kinds of microwave integrated circuits
6. Transmission line resonators, cavity resonators, resonator excitation
7. Planar and dielectric resonators
8. Microwave network analysis
9. Impedance transformers
10. Power dividers, directional couplers
11. Microwave attenuators and phase shifters, matched loads, filters
12. Nonreciprocity microwave ferrite circuits
13. Circuits based on substrate integrated waveguide technology
Laboratory exercise
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Measurement of properties of nonreciprocal microwave ferrit circuits
3. Measurement of electrical properties of materials in microwave band
4. Vector network analyzer: calibration and measurement
5. Measurement of scattering parameters of selected microwave circuits
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