Electronic engineering | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Campi elettromagnetici (ING-INF/02)
Field: A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity: Related/supplementary

48 hours
of face-to-face activities

6 credits

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Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the basic theoretical knowledge, analysis tools and application examples of microwave components.

Prerequisites

The student should have basic knowledge about electromagnetic wave propagation and applied electromagnetics.

Course unit content

Guided propagation and waveguides.
Modal functions, waveguide eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Mode orthogonality.
Guided mode spectrum, mode expansion and power distribution.
Modal, intra-modal, polarization and waveguide dispersion.
Mode impedance.
Rectangular and circular metallic waveguide.
Measurement tools.
Microwave transmission lines, microstrip and stripline.
Microwave circuit theory. N-port circuits and two port junction.
Impedance, admittance and scattering matrices for passive circuits.
Passive microwave devices; terminations, couplers, attenuators, filters, hybrid junctions, magic T, circulators.
Resonators ; definition, resonant field and cavity modes. Losses and Q-factor
Microwave amplifiers. Gain, stability, noise.
Microwave antennas and plane wave spectrum.
Numerical methods for electromagnetism.

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Bibliography

- Collin R.E. Foundation for Microwave Engineering, Second Edition, Mc. Graw Hill, 1992.
- Stracca G.B. Teoria e Tecnica delle Microonde, CLUP – Città Studi, 1991

Teaching methods

Oral lessons. If possible, CAD and experimental lab activities will be also organized.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral test.

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