EI2400 Applied Antenna Theory 7.5 credits

• Educational level

  Second cycle

• Academic level (A-D)

  D

• Subject area

  Electrical Engineering
  

• Grade scale

  A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• Course page on KTH Social

Learning outcomes

Applied Antenna Theory is a course where theory is put to practice. As a student you will learn how to classify, design, build, and evaluate antennas, e.g. at the end of the course the student will have designed and built a highly directive Wi-Fi-antenna.

Students should at the end of the course be able to:

•  Explain the basic function of a given antenna based on the geometry and give a general description of the performance, e.g. the approximate shape of radiation pattern, bandwidth, and polarization.

• Create an antenna specification for a given application.

• Design an antenna from a given specification and be able to judge, by using physical constraints, if it is possible to fulfill the goals of a specification.

• Use measurement equipment, e.g. network analyzers and spectrum analyzers, to measure antenna performance. The students should also be able to use numerical software, e.g. FEM- and MOM-codes, to design and evaluate antennas.

• To find and use relevant technical literature to solve antenna problems.

• To present orally and in written format their results, and be able to give appropriate feedback to fellow students.

Course main content

Lectures

The course takes a “hands on” approach. Projects and laboratory work are the principal parts. The student will design antennas, build them and measure their properties. The lectures discusses antenna types, antenna synthesis, system aspects on “transmitter – to – receiver” problems, propagation, numerical methods and different aspects of antenna measurements.

Exercises:

Problem solving related to the various parts of the course.

Eligibility

150 university credits (hp) in engineering or natural sciences including 10 hp electromagnetic theory and documented proficiency in English corresponding to English B.

Prerequisites

EI1210 Wave propagation and antennas

Literature

Balanis: Antenna Theory. Analysis and Design.

Examination

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.5 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO1 - Project, 4.0 credits, grade scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Requirements for final grade

Laborations (LAB1; 3,5 cr.)
Projects (PRO1; 4 cr)

Offered by

EES/Electromagnetic Engineering

Examiner

Martin Norgren <mnorgren@kth.se>

Add-on studies

EI2405 Classical Electrodynamics 
EI2410 Field Theory for Guided Waves
EI2420 Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
EI252X Diploma Work in Electromagnetic Theory

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 11.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.