Introduction to distributed circuits, travelling and standing waves, reflection coefficient, SWR, impedance transformation, Smith charts. Introduction to transmission lines; coaxial, rectangular waveguide, resonators, optical fibers. Introduction to antennas; gain, directivity, effective area. Introduction to linear arrays. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3909. Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
Introduction to distributed circuits, travelling and standing waves, reflection coefficient, SWR, impedance transformation, Smith charts. Introduction to transmission lines; coaxial, rectangular waveguide, resonators, optical fibers. Introduction to antennas; gain, directivity, effective area. Introduction to linear arrays. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3909. Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
