ECE 5027
Transcript Abbreviation:
Microwave Electr
Course Description:
Design principles of microwave transistor amplifiers and oscillators; low-noise, power and broadband amplifiers; linearization; computer-aided design; microstrip realizations and testing in the laboratory.
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):
4.00
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)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3020 (323), and enrollment in ECE major; or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Science, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 723.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Give the student a comprehensive introduction to the design microwave amplifier and oscillator circuits
Introduce the student to the concepts of nonlinear RF measurements, modeling and circuit design
Introduce the use of CAD tools to verify the microwave amplifier and oscillator designed, account for real world implementation effects, and optimize the circuits designed
Expose the students to the measurements of amplifiers and oscillators at microwave frequencies using a network analyzer, a noise meter, a spectrum analyzer and a vector signal analyzer
Involve the students in a team oriented design project where they design, fabricate, and test a microwave amplifier or oscillator circuits and present their results to the class
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear and nonlinear representations of active devices | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Matching networks and signal flow graphs | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| Microwave transistor amplifier design theory | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Noise, broadband, and high-power design methods | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Microwave transistor oscillator design | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nonlinear RF measurement, modeling and circuit design | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 |
| Linearization of amplifiers and modulators | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 |
| Design, simulation, fabrication and testing a microwave electronic circuit | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework 25% (include computer assignments) | 20% |
| Midterm #1 | 20% |
| Midterm #2 | 20% |
| Laboratories: lab #1 (1/4), lab #2 (1/4), lab #3 (1/4), design project (1/4) | 20% |
| Final exam | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Microwave Transistor Amplifiers | Guillermo Gonzalez |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Some contribution (1-2 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) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 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 |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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