This advanced laboratory course is designed for students who have completed RF and Microwave Circuits I and II. The course aims to extend the students’ theoretical understanding into practical applications by guiding them through the process of designing, constructing, and testing a microwave subsystem, with an emphasis on the development of an independent receiver subsystem. While the primary focus is on receiver subsystems, alternative project proposals are welcome, provided they receive instructor approval within the first week of the course. As such, the course covers the principles and methodologies in designing and fabricating communication receivers and transmitters and provides a comprehensive overview of microwave test equipment and its proper use. Students will engage with RF/microwave laboratory instruments to evaluate the performance of various subsystems. A crucial part of the course is the pre-fabrication design review, where students present their designs for feedback before proceeding to fabrication. The culmination of the course is a final presentation, during which students will contrast simulated performance with actual measured outcomes, showcasing their understanding of the project’s entire lifecycle.
Course Prerequisite(s)
EN.525.774 RF and Microwave Circuits l.
Course Offerings
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Open
Microwave Communications Laboratory
05/21/2025 - 08/14/2025
Wed 4:30 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. |