Microwave Engineering

This learning track covers a comprehensive study of microwave engineering, starting from the basics of microwave transmission lines to the applications of microwave frequencies in various communication systems. It begins with an introduction to microwave engineering and transmission line theory, where learners understand the role of transmission lines in guiding energy flow and their compatibility with microwave integrated circuits. The track then progresses to the study of waveguides, microwave networks, and the scattering matrix, providing a detailed understanding of wave propagation, impedance, and the scattering matrix representation of microwave networks. The learning track also includes a deep dive into impedance matching, microwave resonators, power dividers, directional couplers, and filters. Learners will explore the characteristics, applications, and theoretical underpinnings of various microwave semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and oscillators. The track concludes with an in-depth study of microwave tubes, ferrite devices, microwave integrated circuits, and their applications in communication systems. This learning track provides a holistic understanding of microwave engineering, making it ideal for those interested in this field.

These courses have been developed by Dr. Ratnajit Bhattacharjee from IIT Guwahati for NPTEL. They are now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/108103141.