Syllabus
1. Radio-Frequency Characteristics of Components
2. Introduction to Microwave Measurements: Detection of RF Power and Development of a Scalar Reflectometer
3. Introduction to Network Analysis
4. Introduction to Microstrip Transmission Lines and Computer-Aided Design lab5.mdl - IC-CAP file for measurement control
5. Introduction to Microwave Transistors
6. Matching Network Design and Circuit Layout
7. Amplifier Design for Maximum Power Transfer
8. Amplifier Nonlinear Performance and Inter modulation
9. Low Noise Amplifier Design
10. Resistive Mixer Design using Diode
Text Books
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References
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO1: Familiarize basic RF related equipments and components, network analyzer and spectrum Analyzer.
CO2: Learn CAD software and understand the scattering parameter, concept of linear and non linear simulation. Understand Smith chart in the context of scattering response.
CO3: Design matching circuit using g lumped and distribute elements (S- Parameter Simulation).
CO4: Learn different circles for design of BJT or FET amplifiers. EM simulation verification of the schematic design and study linear and non linear characterization.
CO5: Design amplifier using noise consideration, noise circles drawing and learning different mixer design approaches and switches using PIN diode and FET transistors.