The objectives of this course are to understand and gain the complete knowledge on the main microwave components and to design the microwave networks realized by combining them. Microwave and millimeter-wave systems for different application, such as radars, satellite and wireless communications, are presented and discussed. The course has also the objective to provide the knowledge on the advanced microwave components based on metamaterials and metasurfaces. The design of the microwave components and networks can be supported by professional CAD software, that are presented during the course.
Curriculum
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PART 1 – EM PROPAGATION AND MATCHING CIRCUITS
EM modeling of guiding structures, Real matching circuits for guiding structures, Narrowband and Wideband matching networks, Wideband binomial and Chebyshev impedance transformers.
PART 2 – MICROWAVE NETWORKS: MODELS AND PROPERTIES
Matrix representations of microwave networks (Matrix ABCD, Impedance and admittance matrices, Scattering matrix and relationships to each other), Scattering matrix [S] of a N-port network, Properties of a component: Reciprocity, Matching and Lossless, Signal flow representation of the scattering matrix, Analysis of a complex microwave network and design of matching networks.
PART 3 – THREE-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a three-port network, Analysis and design of a Circulator, Analysis and design of Power Dividers (Junction dividers, Lossy dividers, Wilkinson dividers) in balanced and unbalanced configuration).
PART 4 – FOUR-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a four-port network, Properties of Directional Couplers (DC), Analysis of symmetric and antisymmetric directional couplers, Analysis of hybrid directional couplers, Design of directional couplers.
PART 5 – DESIGN OF MICROWAVE NETWORKS AND ADVANCED COMPONENTS
Introduction to the design of microwave and millimeter-wave networks (filters and small signal microwave amplifier). Introduction to the use of electromagnetic and microwave circuit CAD software. Introduction to microwave and millimeter-wave components based on metamaterials for radar, satellite and wireless communication application.
1) Notes available on Teams
2) “Microwave engineering”, autore David Pozar, editore Wiley
3) “Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas”, autore S.J. Orfanidis (free book online)
4) “Microwave solid state circuit design”, autori: I Bahl e P. Bhartia, editore: Wiley
5) “Foundation of Microwave Engineering”, autore: Robert E. Collin, editore: Wiley
6) “The stripline circulator: Theory and practice” , autore: J. Helszajn, editore: Wiley
Programme
The course is organized in 5 units as follows:PART 1 – EM PROPAGATION AND MATCHING CIRCUITS
EM modeling of guiding structures, Real matching circuits for guiding structures, Narrowband and Wideband matching networks, Wideband binomial and Chebyshev impedance transformers.
PART 2 – MICROWAVE NETWORKS: MODELS AND PROPERTIES
Matrix representations of microwave networks (Matrix ABCD, Impedance and admittance matrices, Scattering matrix and relationships to each other), Scattering matrix [S] of a N-port network, Properties of a component: Reciprocity, Matching and Lossless, Signal flow representation of the scattering matrix, Analysis of a complex microwave network and design of matching networks.
PART 3 – THREE-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a three-port network, Analysis and design of a Circulator, Analysis and design of Power Dividers (Junction dividers, Lossy dividers, Wilkinson dividers) in balanced and unbalanced configuration).
PART 4 – FOUR-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a four-port network, Properties of Directional Couplers (DC), Analysis of symmetric and antisymmetric directional couplers, Analysis of hybrid directional couplers, Design of directional couplers.
PART 5 – DESIGN OF MICROWAVE NETWORKS AND ADVANCED COMPONENTS
Introduction to the design of microwave and millimeter-wave networks (filters and small signal microwave amplifier). Introduction to the use of electromagnetic and microwave circuit CAD software. Introduction to microwave and millimeter-wave components based on metamaterials for radar, satellite and wireless communication application.
Core Documentation
The text books used as reference for the course are:1) Notes available on Teams
2) “Microwave engineering”, autore David Pozar, editore Wiley
3) “Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas”, autore S.J. Orfanidis (free book online)
4) “Microwave solid state circuit design”, autori: I Bahl e P. Bhartia, editore: Wiley
5) “Foundation of Microwave Engineering”, autore: Robert E. Collin, editore: Wiley
6) “The stripline circulator: Theory and practice” , autore: J. Helszajn, editore: Wiley
Type of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written and an oral presentation of the contents of the course. The discussion is finalized to check the knowledge of the student on the main concepts of the course and to verify its ability to apply them in realistic scenarios. teacher profile teaching materials
PART 1 – EM PROPAGATION AND MATCHING CIRCUITS
EM modeling of guiding structures, Real matching circuits for guiding structures, Narrowband and Wideband matching networks, Wideband binomial and Chebyshev impedance transformers.
PART 2 – MICROWAVE NETWORKS: MODELS AND PROPERTIES
Matrix representations of microwave networks (Matrix ABCD, Impedance and admittance matrices, Scattering matrix and relationships to each other), Scattering matrix [S] of a N-port network, Properties of a component: Reciprocity, Matching and Lossless, Signal flow representation of the scattering matrix, Analysis of a complex microwave network and design of matching networks.
PART 3 – THREE-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a three-port network, Analysis and design of a Circulator, Analysis and design of Power Dividers (Junction dividers, Lossy dividers, Wilkinson dividers) in balanced and unbalanced configuration).
PART 4 – FOUR-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a four-port network, Properties of Directional Couplers (DC), Analysis of symmetric and antisymmetric directional couplers, Analysis of hybrid directional couplers, Design of directional couplers.
PART 5 – DESIGN OF MICROWAVE NETWORKS AND ADVANCED COMPONENTS
Introduction to the design of microwave and millimeter-wave networks (filters and small signal microwave amplifier). Introduction to the use of electromagnetic and microwave circuit CAD software. Introduction to microwave and millimeter-wave components based on metamaterials for radar, satellite and wireless communication application.
1) Notes available on Teams
2) “Microwave engineering”, autore David Pozar, editore Wiley
3) “Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas”, autore S.J. Orfanidis (free book online)
4) “Microwave solid state circuit design”, autori: I Bahl e P. Bhartia, editore: Wiley
5) “Foundation of Microwave Engineering”, autore: Robert E. Collin, editore: Wiley
6) “The stripline circulator: Theory and practice” , autore: J. Helszajn, editore: Wiley
Programme
The course is organized in 5 units as follows:PART 1 – EM PROPAGATION AND MATCHING CIRCUITS
EM modeling of guiding structures, Real matching circuits for guiding structures, Narrowband and Wideband matching networks, Wideband binomial and Chebyshev impedance transformers.
PART 2 – MICROWAVE NETWORKS: MODELS AND PROPERTIES
Matrix representations of microwave networks (Matrix ABCD, Impedance and admittance matrices, Scattering matrix and relationships to each other), Scattering matrix [S] of a N-port network, Properties of a component: Reciprocity, Matching and Lossless, Signal flow representation of the scattering matrix, Analysis of a complex microwave network and design of matching networks.
PART 3 – THREE-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a three-port network, Analysis and design of a Circulator, Analysis and design of Power Dividers (Junction dividers, Lossy dividers, Wilkinson dividers) in balanced and unbalanced configuration).
PART 4 – FOUR-PORT COMPONENTS
Analysis of a four-port network, Properties of Directional Couplers (DC), Analysis of symmetric and antisymmetric directional couplers, Analysis of hybrid directional couplers, Design of directional couplers.
PART 5 – DESIGN OF MICROWAVE NETWORKS AND ADVANCED COMPONENTS
Introduction to the design of microwave and millimeter-wave networks (filters and small signal microwave amplifier). Introduction to the use of electromagnetic and microwave circuit CAD software. Introduction to microwave and millimeter-wave components based on metamaterials for radar, satellite and wireless communication application.
Core Documentation
The text books used as reference for the course are:1) Notes available on Teams
2) “Microwave engineering”, autore David Pozar, editore Wiley
3) “Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas”, autore S.J. Orfanidis (free book online)
4) “Microwave solid state circuit design”, autori: I Bahl e P. Bhartia, editore: Wiley
5) “Foundation of Microwave Engineering”, autore: Robert E. Collin, editore: Wiley
6) “The stripline circulator: Theory and practice” , autore: J. Helszajn, editore: Wiley
Type of evaluation
The final exam consists of a written and an oral presentation of the contents of the course. The discussion is finalized to check the knowledge of the student on the main concepts of the course and to verify its ability to apply them in realistic scenarios.