Course Description: Analysis of various transmission-line media, including rectangular and circular waveguides, dielectric waveguides, fin line, and microstrip transmission lines; microwave/millimeter wave passive and active components; theory and design of integrated circuits, such as receiver front-ends; application of microwave systems and measurement techniques. PRQ: ELE 375.

Textbook: Pozar, M.D., Microwave Engineering, Addison Wesley,1990
References: Collin, R.E., Foundations for Microwave Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1966, Laverghetta, T.S., Modern Microwave Measurements and Techniques, Artech House, 1988, Sweet, A., MIC and MMIC Amplifier and Oscillator Circuit Design, Artech House, 1990.
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Goals: This course is designed to give seniors and graduate students in Electrical Engineering the fundamentals of microwave and millimeter wave circuit design. The successful student will be able to design and analyze microwave integrated circuits and apply the designs to systems.
Prerequisites by Topics: Transmission Line Media and Wave Propagation

Topics:

1. Review of EM Theory and Transmission Lines (3 Classes)
2. Microwave Resonators (5 Classes)
3. Microwave Sources (6 Classes)
4. Active Microwave Circuits (9 Classes)
5. Filter Theory and Design (8 Classes)
6. Ferrite Components (7 Classes)
7. Detectors and Mixers (6 Classes)
8. Introduction to Microwave Systems (4 Classes)
9. Exam (1 class)

Computer Usage: Fortran or C programs are written to analyze and optimize designs. The programs include sensitivity analysis and performance what if calculations. 
Laboratory Projects: No formal laboratory is required. All students are encouraged to utilized the laboratory facilities to test their designs on an open lab basis. The class will utilize the HP 8510A Vector Network Analyzer for in-class demonstrations.
ABET category content estimated by faculty member who prepared this course description:
Engineering Science: 2 credits or 66.7%
Engineering Design: 1 credit or 33.3%