EE 523 - MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN
CATALOG DATA:
EE 523
Microwave Circuit Design: 3 Credits
Physical and
mathematical descriptions of wave propagation in guided structures; microstrip lines; microwave integrated circuits; passive
components; two-terminal devices; four-terminal devices; S-parameter concept;
equivalent circuit concept; solid state microwave amplifiers and
oscillators. Prereq: EE 468G and engineering standing.
TEXTBOOK:
David M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, 3rd Edition,
COORDINATOR:
Dr. Robert
Adams, Assistant Professor
GOALS:
The objectives
of this course are to provide a foundational knowledge of microwave circuit
design, including:
1.
an understanding of transmission lines, microstrip lines, and network theory,
2.
an applied understanding of matching networks using
lumped and printed circuit components,
3.
the practical design of hybrids, couplers, and dividers,
4.
practical design of
microwave amplifiers and oscillators combined with matching networks and bias
circuitry.
PREREQUISITE:
EE468 and Electrical Engineering Standing.
TOPICS:
1.
Review
2.
Waveguides
3.
Impedance Matching
4.
Network Theory
5.
Power Divider, Coupler, and Hybrid Circuit Design
6.
Microwave Amplifier Design
7.
Microwave Transistor Oscillator
OUTCOMES:
The following
competencies should be imparted to the students:
1.
Understanding of transmission line analysis and network theory.
2.
Understanding of matching network design using lumped parameters or printed microstrip or strip-lines.
3. Ability to
design matching networks, power dividers, couplers and hybrids using printed microstrip or strip-lines.
4. Ability to
design microwave amplifiers, matching networks, and DC-Bias networks.
5. Ability to
design microwave oscillators.
6. Ability to
apply commercial microwave circuit design Computer Aided-Design tools.
COMPUTER USAGE:
Students
design, simulate, and analyze microwave circuit devices using Agilent’s Advanced Design System (ADS) throughout the
course. They start out using standard transmission line analysis using ADS,
then progress to microstrip and strip line circuit
analysis for more accurate analysis of hybrids, couplers, power dividers, and
microwave amplifiers. Some students will progress to using the ADS Momentum
simulator, which performs a rigorous method of moment analysis of the microwave
circuit devices.
DESIGN CONTENT:
A number of
design tasks are assigned throughout the semester using ADS, as well a final
design project. The design projects during the course of the semester are
specific design tasks. This will include:
1.
The design of matching networks at given frequencies for
a specified bandwidth using lumped circuit parameters, transmission lines, and
then microstrip circuits,
2.
The design of hybrids, couplers, and power dividers for microstrip circuits,
3.
Design of microwave amplifiers for a given device, and
for a specified frequency, gain, and bandwidth. The course also requires a term
project which requires the design and analysis of a microwave circuit.
The students
are given the choice of one of several projects or can choose one on their own.
The students must design a microwave circuit to certain specifications, and
provide an analysis. The project requires a formal written report and oral
presentation at the end of the semester.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Lecture 3 hours
per week.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTION:
Engineering
Science: 2 credits (66 %)
Engineering
Design: 1 credit (33 %)
RELATION OF COURSE TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
These course outcomes fulfill the following Program
Outcomes:
(c) An ability to design a system, component,
or process to meet desired needs.
(e)
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems.
(k)
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice.
(m)
depth of knowledge in at least one area
(o)
knowledge of mathematics through differential and
integral calculus
(p)
knowledge of basic sciences, computer science, and
engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and
electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software
components
(q)
knowledge of advanced
mathematics, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics.
Prepared by:
R. J. Adams,