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 introduces the concept of microwave transmission lines, explaining their role in guiding energy flow and compatibility with microwave integrated circuits. The course also delves into the mathematical representation of voltage and current on a transmission line, wave propagation, and the impact of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and conductance on the equivalent circuit model. Special cases of terminated lossless lines, including short-circuited and open-circuited transmission lines, are also explored. The course concludes with a comprehensive understanding of the Smith chart, a graphical tool used in solving transmission line problems, and a brief introduction to waveguides.
This course has been developed by Dr. Ratnajit Bhattacharjee from IIT Guwahati for NPTEL. It is 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.
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Cost: FREE
- Course Duration: 2-4 HOURS
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Skills Gained: Microwave transmission lines, terminated lossless lines, short-circuited and open-circuited transmission lines
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