Wave guides, Scattering parameters, Impedance transformation and matching, Antennas, Resonators, Passive and active microwave devices, Microwave communication systems, Radar, Microwave measurements.
SK2814 Microwave Engineering 7.5 credits
The course content is a treatment of microwave devices and circuits.
Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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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
English B / English 6
Electromagnetics corresponding to Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Course, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Participation in 3 laboratories, 10 hours, 1.5 ECTS credits
Written closed-book examination, 5 hours, 6 ECTS credits
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
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle