Microwaves

Year
1

Academic year
2012-2013

Code
03000385

Subject Area
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
3rd Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Electromagnetics, Waves and Propagation.

Teaching Methods

Tutorial supervision with the presentation of the concepts, principles, and of the fundamental theories. In addition, a few practical exercises are solved to illustrate the practical interest of the subject and exemplify its application to real cases.

Learning Outcomes

The central objective is the study of the microwave technology, including the design of components such as waveguides, directional couplers, filters, resonant circuits, and oscillators.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Waveguides and transmission lines, including the strip- and the microstrip lines.

Microwave circuits.

Filters.

Non-reciprocal microwave circuits.

Active circuits.

Oscillators.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Homework assignments: 100.0%

Bibliography

Pozar, D. (2005) - Microwave Engineering, John Wiley

Collin, R. E. (1992) - Foundations for Microwave Engineering, McGraw-Hill