ECE 5022
Transcript Abbreviation:
RF Systems
Course Description:
Intuitive system design methods to dissect the radio modem in analog & digital domains with emphasis on: a) performance evaluation using hand calculations and simulation, and b) understanding of the interaction between RF components and radio architectures. Topics include: system parameters, propagation & antennas, noise, distortion, modulation & aerial access, phase noise, RF transceivers.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq or concur: 4021 or 5021, or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Understand different block-level specifications and impairments, such as S-parameters, gain, bandwidth, noise figure, P1dB, IIP3, IIP2, and phase noise, and how to relate them to performance metrics, such as BER, EVM, sensitivity and selectivity
Evaluate the impact of different impairments in radio front-ends on link margin, including path loss and fading, interference, noise, circuit nonlinearity, and phase noise
Learn aspects of the digital signal processing chain at both the modulation and demodulation ends
Design and simulate (at block level) a full modem including RF, analog and digital components
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Block and System Design Parameters | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Signal Propagation & Antennas | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Noise | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Distortion & Mixers | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Modulation & Aerial Access | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Phase Noise | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transceiver Architecture & Case Studies | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 40% |
| Midterm exam | 30% |
| Final Project | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless Receiver Design for Digital Communications (2nd edition) | Kevin McClaning |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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