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ECE 719 Microwave Circuit Design Using Scattering Parameters |
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Development and examination of techniques for design of microwave and millimeter wave components and systems. Specific topics include mixer, oscillator and amplifier performance and design. This course will focus on the use of S-parameters to aid in the design of circuits used in mm-wave and microwave circuits. Emphasis will be made on the microwave/mm-wave properties of transistors, matching networks and how these properties are utilized for design for noise, power, mixer or oscillator performance. Computer aided design techniques will be addressed. 3 credit hours. |
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Prerequisite |
ECE 549, ECE 540 – A first year grade level Microwave Course and an entry level electro-magnetic course. One course or the other is typically sufficient to get through the first few weeks of the course.
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| Course Objectives | The student ,through guided homework and design problems, will develop a better understanding of microwave/mm-wave properties of electronic devices and the interaction with electromagnetic circuits. Matching networks are utilized for design for noise, power, mixer and oscillator performance. Computer aided design techniques will be addressed.
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| Course Requirements | HOMEWORK: 6 assignments of mixed analytical and simulation. Best 4 will count for credit. EXAMINATIONS: 2 Midterms, 1 Final SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to access Linux work stations to login and use the Advanced Design System (ADS) from Agilent. Other software that provides the same functionality can be used, these include Microwave Office. Limited assistance PROJECTS: 2 Design Projects, 1 MMWave Low Noise Amplifier at MM-Wave; One Final Project: Independent project based on topic of students choosing that builds on the material presented in the class. Abstract of subject will be submitted for approval by 1st of October. Topics will be suggested.
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| Textbooks | David M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley, January 2004 (Hardcover, 720 pages)
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| Computer and Internet Requirements | NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below. PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses. MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above. For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
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| Instructor | Dr. Doug Barlage, Associate Professor Phone: 919-513-3018
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