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Basics of RF and Antenna Engineering

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Core content:The role of transmission lines (TL) in RF &nbsp;circuits as inherent impedance transformers (PCB traces) and TL circuit &nbsp;elements with specifically designed functions (e.g., replacing &nbsp;capacitors and inductors, quarter-wave transformer). Concepts related &nbsp;TLs: propagation constant, characteristic impedance, phase velocity, &nbsp;wavelength, coordinate dependent current and voltage, signal reflection &nbsp;and transmission.Circuit analysis using current and voltage &nbsp;phasors. Generator and load with complex impedance, and impedance &nbsp;matching (reflection coefficient, power transmission coefficient). Smith &nbsp;Chart as a design tool for impedance transforming circuits.Definition &nbsp;of scattering parameters (S-parameters) for two-port networks. Input &nbsp;and output reflection coefficient of a two-port and simultaneous &nbsp;impedance matching principle.Plane wave propagation basics. &nbsp;Elliptical, circular, and linear polarization of a plane wave. Radiation &nbsp;intensity, power density, and Poynting vector.Basic antenna &nbsp;parameters: beamwidth, radiation patterns (normalized field pattern and &nbsp;power pattern), directivity, gain, realized gain, radiation efficiency, &nbsp;antenna impedance.Radiation from fixed current density: Vector potential, radiation integral, parallel ray approximation.Key-features &nbsp;and design principles of elementary wire antennas (impedance and &nbsp;radiation pattern versus wire length), including dipole and monopole, &nbsp;simple uniform linear arrays (beam steering and patter shaping, visible &nbsp;region, pattern multiplication principle, directivity), and a regular &nbsp;microstrip patch antenna (transmission line model, feeding techniques).Complementary knowledge:Theory of L-section matching. Matching with a straight TL section. Lossy transmission lines. Gain definitions using S-parameters: power gain, available power gain, transducer gain, maximum available power. Non-uniform linear arrays. Mutual polarization efficiency and axial ratio measurement. Receiving antennas and Lorentz reciprocity theorem.

<h2>Common</h2><h3>Exercise: </h3>23.10.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 24.10.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 30.10.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 31.10.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 06.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 07.11.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 13.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 14.11.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 20.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 21.11.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 27.11.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 28.11.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) 04.12.2024 10:00 - 12:00, TAU Tietotalo TB219 flippaustila (51) 05.12.2024 12:00 - 14:00, TAU Tietotalo TC315 tietokoneluokka (16) <h3>Lecture: </h3>21.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 28.10.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 04.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 11.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 18.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 19.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 25.11.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TB207 opetustila (38) 02.12.2024 14:00 - 16:00, TAU Tietotalo TC161 opetustila (28)

After completing the course:Student can apply &nbsp;fundamental RF engineering concepts in analysis and design of elementary &nbsp;RF circuits. The concepts include impedance matching, signal &nbsp;transmission and reflection at circuit interfaces, Smith chart, wave &nbsp;propagation in transmission lines, and transmission line components, &nbsp;two-port networks, and scattering parameters.Student knows the &nbsp;fundamental antenna concepts and the language of antennas. They can use &nbsp;key antenna parameters in antenna analysis. Those include plane wave &nbsp;propagation and polarization, principles of radiation from wire &nbsp;antennas, simple arrays, and regular microstrip patch antennas. Student can apply numerical simulation tools to elementary RF circuit and antenna design and interpret the simulation data.Student &nbsp;has gained practical experience on building and testing a simple &nbsp;antenna and been introduced to the basic features of antenna &nbsp;measurements.The competence this course provides is general and useful in all sub-disciplines of RF engineering.

<h2>Compulsory Prerequisites</h2><ul><li>Electronics and Circuit Theory, EE.050, 5 cr</li><li>AC Circuits, EE.032, 5 cr</li><li>Basic Electronics, EE.020, 5 cr</li></ul><h2>Recommended Prerequisites</h2><ul><li>Dynamic Electromagnetics, EE.125, 5 cr</li><li>Transistors and Amplifier Circuits, EE.ELE.210, 5 cr</li><li>Introduction to RF Electronics, COMM.RF.200, 5 cr</li></ul>

Books: Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design by Constantine A. BalanisMicrowave Engineering by David M. PozarNote: Sections covered from the books will be given during the course.

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