ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EEE5723 Microwave Engineering Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to make students familiar with the high-frequency concepts in Electrical and Electronics Engineering such as Maxwell's equations and wave phenomenon, characterization of high-frequency circuits, analysis and design of microstrip lines and other transmission media, microwave passive and active components, design of matching networks.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.Learning the fundamentals and the laws of EM waves and the governing equations.
2.Understanding the wave nature of the voltages and currents in high frequency circuits.
3.Describing the interaction of waves with materials.
4.Learning transmission lines and using distributed element model.
5.Analyzing high-frequency circuits and systems.
6.Designing matching circuits.

Course Content

Review of electromagnetic wave theory (including Maxwell’s equations, em waves in material, constitutive relations, wave equation, boundary conditions, energy flow and the Poynting vector), transmission lines, cylindrical waveguides, transmission line equations via field and circuit analysis, analysis of general transmission line circuits, Z, Y, ABCD and scattering parameters, transient analysis of transmission lines, power gain, Smith chart, impedance matching.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and Motivation, Review of EM Wave Theory: Maxwell’s Equations, Em waves in Material, Constitutive Relations.
2) Review of EM Wave Theory: Wave Equation, Boundary Conditions, Energy Flow and the Poynting Vector.
3) Transmission lines: cylindrical waveguides, transmission line equations via field and circuit analysis.
4) Transmission lines: analysis of general transmission line circuits, analysis of terminated transmission line circuits.
5) Circuit parameters: Z, Y, ABCD parameters .
6) Circuit parameters: scattering parameters.
7) Circuit parameters of various simple networks, equivalent circuit model of a short transmission line.
8) Problem Session
9) Transient analysis of transmission lines.
10) Smith chart.
11) Power Gain, introduction to Smith chart.
12) Impedance matching: single stub matching
13) Double stub matching, matching with lumped elements
14) Introduction to antennas.

Sources

Course Notes: 1. D. M. Pozar, " Microwave Engineering", 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1998. 2. Noyan Kinayman and M. I. Aksun, " Modern Microwave Circuits", Artech House 2004.
References: 1. Thomas H. Lee, "Planar Microwave Engineering, A Practical Guide to Theory, Measurement and Circuits," Cambridge University Press, 2004. 2. Robert S. Elliott,"An Introduction to Guided Waves and Microwave Circuits",Prentice-Hall International, Inc. 1993. 3. Peter A. Rizzi, "Microwave Engineering", Prentice-Hall International, Inc. 1988. 4. R. E. Collin, "Foundations for Microwave Engineering", McGraw-Hill Book Company 1966. 5. R. Ludwig and P. Bretchko,"RF Circuit Design: Theory and Applications",Prentice Hall 2000.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 135
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments 5 25
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 2
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 206

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.