ECE 5570

Microwave Circuit Design

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course covers techniques to design and analyze microwave circuits. These techniques, in general, can be used for electrical devices with dimensions in the order of the operating wavelength. These devices are commonly used in RF/mm- wave wireless communication systems, quantum computing/sensing systems, and electromagnetic imaging/radar systems. Topics include planar transmission lines, network analysis, S-parameters, matching networks, resonators, power dividers/combiners, filters, and non-reciprocal devices. The course emphasizes physical understanding, intuitive design methods, and hands-on experience in using E+M simulation tools and microwave measurements.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: ECE 3030 and ECE 3150.

• Analyze important building blocks in microwave/millimeter wave systems.
• Design and optimize microwave components and understand the challenges in high operating frequency.
• Develop the ability to use E+M circuit simulators and perform microwave measurements.

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