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Suurtaajuuselektroniikka (E0157), 5 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Suurtaajuuselektroniikka Radio Frequency Electronics |
| Course Winha code: | E0157 |
| Kurre acronym: | RF-ele |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Type and level of course: | Professional studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 3.year, 4.year |
| Implementation: | 3.period, 4.period |
| Semester: | 0607 |
| Language of tuition: | Suomi |
| Teacher: | Heikki Valmu |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
MATLE0111, MATLE0112, E0125, E0126, E0128, E0130, E0143
Course contents (core content level)
Impedance matching using high/low -impedance transmission lines. Design of RF-amplifiers to maximum gain or minimum noise figure. Transistor stability. RF-oscillators. Mixer topologies. RF-design software project.
Course contents (additional)
Constant gain and constant noise figure circles and their use in RF-amplifier design. Broadband amplifiers. RF-power amplifiers. Nonlinear analysis in mixer design.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
After completion of this course the student will know the topologies of RF amplifiers, oscillators and mixers and understand their operating principles. The student will understand the significance of stability and unstability in the design of RF amplifiers and oscillators.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
After completion of this course the student will be able to design an RF amplifier either to maximum gain or minimum noise figure both through calculations and using an RF design software. The student will be able to design simple RF oscillators by same methods.
Recommended reading
Lehto, Räisänen: RF- ja mikroaaltotekniikka
Teaching and learning strategies
Class room teaching: 36 h
Laboratory exercises: 12 h
Project: 40 h
Exam: 4 h
Student individual workload (student workload analysis carried out 5/05): 37 h
Total: 129 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis is performed: -
Teaching methods and student workload
Assessment weighting and grading
Assessment of the compulsory homework assignments and the project report. Final exam.
All the above-mentioned tasks to be completed successfully in order to pass the course.
Related competences of the degree programme
Telecommunications and Radio Technology
Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Analog Electronics Design