ECE 7022
Transcript Abbreviation:
Advanced RFIC
Course Description:
Advanced topics on RF and mm-wave circuits. Frequency synthesizers, transmitter linearization techniques (e.g. polar circuits), MIMO and phase array circuits, power D/As.
Course Levels:
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:
3.00
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: 5022 (620), or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 694K or 694.02.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn principles of Integer and Frac-N Frequency Synthesizers
Learn beamforming techniques such as MIMO and phase array circuits
Learn concepts of power D/As for ultra wideband transmission circuits (e.g. Software Definer Radio)
Power amplifier linearization concepts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency synthesizers (phase detectors, charge pumps, multi-modulus dividers and voltage controlled oscillators, integer and frac-N synthesizers) | 10.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| All-digital phase lock loops | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Direct Digital Frequency Synthesis (DDS) | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Software defined transmitters and power D/As | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Transmitter linearization techniques | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Beamforming circuits | 8.0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Homework (Design Projects) | 60% |
| Final Design Project | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits | T. Lee |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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