Microwave Design Laboratory
(2-0-0-3)
CMPE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the CMPE degree.
EE Degree: This course is Not Applicable for the EE degree.
Lab Hours: 0 supervised lab hours and 0 unsupervised lab hours.
Technical Interest Group(s) / Course Type(s): Electromagnetics
Course Coordinator:
Prerequisites: ECE 6360
Corequisites: None.
Catalog Description
This laboratory course will teach microwave measurement/designfundamentals for both passive and active components. Students will use
both CAD tools and network analyzers.
Course Outcomes
Not Applicable
Student Outcomes
In the parentheses for each Student Outcome:"P" for primary indicates the outcome is a major focus of the entire course.
“M” for moderate indicates the outcome is the focus of at least one component of the course, but not majority of course material.
“LN” for “little to none” indicates that the course does not contribute significantly to this outcome.
1. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. ( Not Applicable ) 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
3. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. ( Not Applicable ) 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
5. ( Not Applicable ) 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
6. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. ( Not Applicable ) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Strategic Performance Indicators (SPIs)
Not Applicable
Course Objectives
Topical Outline
Introduction to the Microwave Design and Characterization Environment
Coax line design
Network analyzer and calibration techniques
Designing Transmission Structures and Measuring S-Parameters
Comparison tradeoff study of microstrip vs. coplanar waveguide
Design of microstrip directional coupler and magic T
Characterization of two-port passive components
Single Stage Amplifier Design and Characterization
Design of single stage amplifier with design rules
Design and fabrication with hybrid components
Characterization of two-port active components
Oscillator Design and Characterization
Design of three terminal oscillator with design rules
Design and fabrication with hybrid components
Characterize active component
Semester Design Project