Wave guides, Scattering parameters, Impedance transformation and matching, Antennas, Resonators, Passive and active microwave devices, Microwave communication systems, Radar, Microwave measurements
IT2651 Microwave Engineering 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2020
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus IT2651 (Autumn 2008–)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
Electromagnetics corresponding to Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Robert E. Collin, "Foundations for Microwave Engineering". McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-112569-8, 2nd edition, 1992 (out of print, used copies common), or Wiley-IEEE Press 2000, ISBN: 0-7803-6031-1andUrban Westergren, "Problems Manual and Laboratory Instructions in Microwave Engineering (also in Swedish: "Exempelsamling och laborationsanvisningar i mikrovågsteknik"), 2004, can be downloaded from the course web page (contact the lecturer about password), printed on request at the course start each year Undervisningsspråk: Engelska
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Course, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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.
Other requirements for final grade
Participation in 3 laboratories, 10 hours, 1.5 ECTS creditsWritten closed-book examination, 5 hours, 6 ECTS credits
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.
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Supplementary information
The course is replaced by SK2814 as from autumn term 2017.