Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED E
Date of Decision: 2020-03-19
Elective for: E4-fh, F4, F4-hn, MSOC1, MWIR1, N4-hn
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English
The course is intended to give a basic and wide knowledge in analysis and design of radio frequency (RF) amplifiers, based on lumped and distributed components, but also to provide engineering skills in measurement techniques that are necessary for verification of the result. The RF amplifier is an essential part in wireless applications such as cellular phones, multimedia terminals, and computer networks, and short range communications between wireless devices.
As this technology rapidly advances there is a great demand for this kind of knowledge, primarily connected to implementation of systems för 5G and and millimetre wave radar.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
The main focus is analysis and synthesis of high-frequency amplifiers. Systematic methods for the design of amplifiers with regard to optimum gain, stability and noise are described. Circuits implemented with transmission lines and transistors in the frequency range MHz to THz are presented. Signal propagation on transmission lines is a natural topic since the wavelength of the signals often is comparable to the size of the circuit elements. Mesurement techniques based on advanced high frequency instuments such as spectrum and network analysers are important practical elements.
The theory presented in lectures is elaborated and practised in exercise seminars. The course comprises mandatory laboratory exercises where advanced measurement techniques are used to compare theoretical models with the behaviour of real components. The course also includes mandatory hand-in exercises.
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written examination, with pre-requisites, where approved hand-in assignments and laboratory sessions are demanded.
Hand-in assignments (up to two students per group).
Laboratory sessions, with preparation exercises.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Parts
Code: 0112. Name: Radio Electronics.
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Passed Exam Contents: Written Exam
Code: 0212. Name: Laboratory Works.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Passed Laboratory work
Code: 0313. Name: Assignments.
Credits: 0. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Approved assignments
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: ETI032
Course coordinator: Lars Ohlsson Fhager, lars.ohlsson_fhager@eit.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.eit.lth.se/course/etin50
Further information: With less than 16 participants, the course may be given with reduced teaching and more self studies.