(3 units). Review of transmission line theory and the Smith Chart. Microstrip transmission lines. Network parameter description of microwave circuits (S, Z,Y, ABCD parameters). Impedance transformation and matching networks. Stability, gain and noise considerations. Microwave amplifier and oscillator design. Passive 2, 3, and 4 port microwave networks. Attenuators, couplers, power dividers, circulators, isolators. Computer-aided design of microwave circuits. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 3106, ELG 3136.
(3 units). Review of transmission line theory and the Smith Chart. Microstrip transmission lines. Network parameter description of microwave circuits (S, Z,Y, ABCD parameters). Impedance transformation and matching networks. Stability, gain and noise considerations. Microwave amplifier and oscillator design. Passive 2, 3, and 4 port microwave networks. Attenuators, couplers, power dividers, circulators, isolators. Computer-aided design of microwave circuits. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 3106, ELG 3136.
