Information Package

Program of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English 30%)

EEM424

MICROWAVE THEORY

Course Code
EEM424
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 1
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Gains knowledge and skills regarding transmission lines and distribution parameter systems.
  2. Design and analysis the passive microwave components and circuit impedance adaptation devices.
  3. Will be able to use the Smith chart effectively.
  4. Gain skills in microwave power systems and measurement methods.
  5. Will be able to solve the problems about microwave circuits and systems.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course gives concepts of antenna engineering. Fundamental parameters of antennas, and antenna types, vector potentials and radiation integral, wire and loop antennas, analysis and synthesis of linear, planar and circular arrays, antenna measurements, and radio wave propagation topics are covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Transmissiom lines, losses, propagated waves
2nd Week Analysis of transmission lines as distributed parameter circuits
3rd Week Propagated waves over lossless lines, reflections and voltage reflection coefficient
4th Week Sinusoidal waves, non-reflected lossless lines, decibel and neper, power flow, reflection loss
5th Week Standing waves, standing wave ratio, input impedance
6th Week Complete solution of voltage waves over lossy lines and insertion loss
7th Week İmpedance matching and Smith Chart
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week İmpedance matching with reactive elements, single stub, double stub, triple stub
10th Week Quarter wave transformers, impedance match with dielectric loading
11th Week Microwave measures
12th Week TEM lines and Waveguides
13th Week Some TEM lines, TEM, TE, and TM waves
14th Week Power dividers, directional couplers, resonators
Recommended or Required ReadingPozar, D.M. (1997) Microwave Engineering, Addison Wesley.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 5
Quiz 2 25
Practice 1 15
Project 1 10
Total(%) 85
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 85
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 15
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 4 8
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 8 16
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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