RF and Microwave Design of Wireless Systems

Synopsis

This course reviews some fundamental principles of high frequency RF and microwave networks. Discussion of system parameters for various components that form building blocks for a wireless receiver system. They include amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, filter and antennas. Design approaches of all the blocks will be discussed in detail. A chapter on modulation methods allows the students to understand and characterize the wireless system from an input data stream through the transmitter, antennas and propagation channel, and the receiver. After completing the course, the students should be able to design a receiver for a wireless application system and evaluate the system performance.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to Wireless Systems, Transmission lines
Microwave networks, Noise analysis
Antennas and Propagation, Filters
Power amplifiers, Low noise amplifiers
Mixers, Oscillators
Modulation techniques, Receiver design

Learning Outcome

Determine the parameters and characteristics of transmission lines.
Use Smith chart/ Microwave network analysis/ Noise analysis in the design of wireless systems.
Discuss the characteristics of active devices such as mixer, amplifier, oscillator and frequency synthesiser.
Estimate the antenna parameters.
Calculate signal frequency, load impedance, noise figure, power, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and other parameters associated with wireless systems.
Appraise the performance of various subsystems in a practical wireless receiver.
Design impedance matching network/ amplifiers/ filters/ other systems meeting the given specifications.

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

RF and Microwave Design of Wireless Systems