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Course Detail

Course Name RF System Design
Course Code 19CCE313
Program B. Tech. in Computer and Communication Engineering
Semester Six
Year Taught 2019

Syllabus

Unit 1

Electromagnetic frequency spectrum with applications – network parameters – scattering matrix – S-parameter analysis of passive waveguide devices – power dividers – combiners – phase shifters – Rectangular waveguide resonators.

Unit 2

Planar passive devices – microstrip lines – striplines –transmission line resonators – T-junction power dividers – quarter-wave transformers – Noise in RF systems – Noise figure computations – non linear distortion – Dynamic range.

Unit 3

RF Communication systems – Friss formula – link budget – antenna noise temperature – carrier to noise ratio – antenna parameters – bit error rate calculations – Case studies on direct broadcasting systems – global positioning systems – WLAN – Spectrum regulations and standards.

Textbook

  • David M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, Wiley India Limited, Fourth Edition, 2012.
  • Samuel. Y. Liao, “Microwave Devices and Circuits”, Pearson Education, Third Edition, 2004.

Reference

  • Ludwig R, Bogdanov G, RF Circuit Design, Theory and Applications, Pearson Education Inc, Second Edition, 2013.

Evaluation Pattern

Assessment Internal External
Periodical 1 (P1) 15
Periodical 2 (P2) 15
*Continuous Assessment (CA) 20
End Semester 50
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports.

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

  • To understand the principle of operation of radio frequency devices and circuits
  • To study the device performance using scattering parameters
  • To understand the concepts of wireless communication systems
  • To expose the RF technologies used in various applications

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Able to understand basic mathematical tools required for analyzing RF systems
  • CO2: Able to design planar devices and analyze their performance
  • CO3: Able to comprehend system level parameters in RF systems
  • CO4: Able to apply RF design concepts to Wireless technologies

CO – PO Mapping

PO/PSO/CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 3 3 2 3 2
CO2 3 3 3 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 2 3 2
CO4 3 3 3 2 3 2

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