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.
Microwave Engineering
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Introduction to Transmission Line Theory
This course covers the basics of microwave engineering and transmission line theory. It starts with a historical perspective of microwaves, their development, and various applications such as communication, radar, and industrial uses. The course then intro...Read more
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Rectangular and Circular Waveguides
This course covers the fundamental principles of microwave transmission and waveguides. It starts with an introduction to waveguides and explores different modes of wave propagation, such as TEM, TE, and TM, in rectangular and circular waveguides. For instance,...Read more
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Microwave Networks and Scattering Matrix
This course covers the comprehensive understanding of microwave networks and the scattering matrix. It starts with the basic concepts of impedance, equivalent voltages and currents, and N-port microwave networks. It then moves on to the representations of ...Read more
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Impedance Matching
This course covers the comprehensive understanding of Impedance Matching, a vital component in electrical engineering. It starts with the introduction of different types of Impedance Matching such as L section Impedance Matching, single and double stub matching, and the use of ...Read more
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Microwave Resonators
This course covers the comprehensive study of Microwave Resonators, Transmission Line Resonators, and Waveguide Resonators. It begins with an introduction to series and parallel resonant circuits, exploring the Q-factor, bandwidth, and resonance conditions. For instance, lear...Read more
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Power Divider, Directional Couplers and Filters
This course covers the fundamental aspects of microwave technology, focusing on power dividers, directional couplers, and filters. For instance, students learn about the properties of T-junction and Wilkinson power dividers, including their lossless ...Read more
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Microwave Semiconductor Devices
This course covers the characteristics, applications, and theoretical underpinnings of various microwave semiconductor devices. For instance, it delves into the details of microwave bipolar transistors and Field Effect Transistors (FET), discussing their operation,...Read more
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Microwave Amplifiers and Oscillators
This course covers the comprehensive study of microwave amplifiers and oscillators, with a focus on two-port power gains, stability, and the design of single-stage transistor amplifiers. For instance, learners will explore the variety of transistors available ...Read more
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Microwave Tubes
This course covers the comprehensive understanding of microwave tubes, their limitations, and applications. It starts with the fundamentals of microwave tubes, highlighting the limitations of conventional tubes like triodes or tetrodes in microwave frequency ranges. The course int...Read more
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Ferrite Devices
This course covers the basic principles of ferrite devices, with a special emphasis on microwave propagation in ferrites and the Faraday rotation concept. For instance, learners will explore how the Faraday rotation effect is utilized in the creation of devices such as isolators a...Read more
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Introduction to Microwave Integrated Circuits
This course covers the fundamental aspects of Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs) and their various forms. It provides an in-depth understanding of the integration of different circuits to realize a system, the use of planar transmission lines for MI...Read more
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Microwave Communication Systems
This course covers the fundamentals and applications of microwave engineering in various communication systems. It begins with an exploration of radar systems, their configurations, frequency bands, and the radar equation. For instance, students learn how Doppler r...Read more
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