Part-Time Programs in Engineering and Applied Science, Johns Hopkins University
RF and Microwave Circuits I
525.774

Course Description
In this course, students examine RF and microwave circuits appropriate for wireless communications and radar sensing. It emphasizes the theoretical and experimental aspects of microstrip design of highly integrated systems. Matrix analysis and computer-aided design techniques are introduced and used for the analysis and design of circuits. Circuits are designed, fabricated, and tested, providing a technically stimulating environment in which to understand the foundational principles of circuit development. Couplers, modulators, mixers, and calibrated measurements techniques are also covered.

Syllabus

  1. Trans. Lines & S-Parameters
  2. Matrix Analysis, SFGs, & GCAD
  3. Linear CAD & Phys. Trans. Lines
  4. Power Dividers, Couplers, etc.
  5. NWA Meas., Calibration, De-embed
  6. Matchings Networks--LE, DE, Bode
  7. Lab1--Couplers
  8. Filters
  9. Diodes--Mixers, Modulators, & Sw.
  10. MidTerm
  11. Non-Linear CAD
  12. Other Circuits
  13. Lab2-Mixer, Filter, Switch
  14. Final
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 525.423 Principles of Microwave Circuits or equivalent.

Instructor
Dave Hamilton and John Penn

Course Section, Location, and Time
Please refer to the Course Schedule for section information, including time and location.

Computer Lab Requirements
Students Will Use Microwave Analysis Software

Textbook
Microwave Engineerby David Pozar

 

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