Credits: 4 (3-0-2)
Description
Review of basic microwave theory: Transmission lines-concepts of characteristics impedance, reflection coefficient, standing and propagating waves, equivalent circuit. Smith chart, Network analysis:
Z, ABCD, Y, T, S-parameters, Impedance matching technique, Implementation using simulators. Planar transmission lines. Filters- lumped as well as distributed element realization, Implementation using simulators. Direction couplers and Power divider.
Familiarization of photolithography process, mask making using intellicad and measurement using Automatic Network Analyzer in the laboratory classes. Design, optimization, fabrication and testing of Microstrip components and determining equivalent circuits.