The course corresponds to the undergraduate course Microwave Engineering, where approximately half of the textbook by Collin is treated. In this course, the same parts of Collin are studied but the examination takes the form of home assignments and participation in three compulsory laboratories.
FSK3893 Microwave Engineering, Basic PhD Course 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2023
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSK3893 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the participants should be able to:
- Apply electromagnetic theory to calculations regarding waveguides and transmission lines
- Describe, analyse and design simple microwave circuits and devices e g matching circuits, couplers, antennas and amplifiers
- Describe and coarsely design common systems such as radar and microwave transmission links
- Describe common devices such as microwave vacuum tubes, high-speed transistors and ferrite devices
- Handle microwave equipment and make measurements
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Enrolled as PhD student.
Compulsory courses during the first three years of electrical engineering programs or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
"Microwave Engineering" by R.E. Collin, from McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07-112569-8 (2nd edition from 1992) or from Wiley-IEEE Press, ISBN: 0-7803-6031-1
"Problems Manual and Laboratory Instructions" by Urban Westergren, 2004
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- HEM1 - Home assignments, 6.0 credits, grading scale: G
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: G
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
HEM1: Home assignments, 6 hp, grade scale: P/F
LAB1: Laboratories, 1,5 hp, betygskala: P/F
Other requirements for final grade
Passed home assignments and laboratories.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Urban Westergren (urban@kth.se)