CU4201 Microwave Integrated Circuits Syllabus:
CU4201 Microwave Integrated Circuits Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize different transmission lines used at Microwave frequencies
To design impedance matching networks using lumped and distributed elements
To design and analyze different microwave components
To use SMITH chart to analyze the region of stability and instability for designing amplifiers and oscillators
To simulate and to test the microwave components under laboratory conditions
UNIT I PLANAR TRANSMISSION LINES AND COMPONENTS
Review of Transmission line theory – S parameters-Transmission line equations – reflection coefficient – VSWR – Microstrip lines: Structure, waves in microstrip, Quasi-TEM approximation, Coupled lines: Even mode and odd mode analysis – Microstrip discontinuities and components – Strip line – Slot line – Coplanar waveguide – Filters – Power dividers and Couplers
UNIT II IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORKS
Circuit Representation of two port RF/Microwave Networks: Low Frequency Parameters, High Frequency Parameters, Transmission Matrix, ZY Smith Chart, Design of Matching Circuits using Lumped Elements, Matching Network Design using Distributed Elements
UNIT III MICROWAVE AMPLIFIER AND OSCILLATOR DESIGN
Characteristics of microwave transistors – Stability considerations in active networks – Gain Consideration in Amplifiers – Noise Consideration in active networks – Broadband Amplifier design – Oscillators: Oscillator versus Amplifier Design – Oscillation conditions – Design and stability considerations of Microwave Transistor Oscillators.
UNIT IV MIXERS AND CONTROL CIRCUITS
Mixer Types – Conversion Loss – SSB and DSB Mixers – Design of Mixers: Single Ended Mixers – Single Balanced Mixers – Sub Harmonic Diode Mixers, Microwave Diodes, Phase Shifters – PIN Diode Attenuators
UNIT V MICROWAVE IC DESIGN AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
Microwave Integrated Circuits – MIC Materials- Hybrid versus Monolithic MICs – Multichip Module Technology – Fabrication Techniques, Miniaturization techniques, Introduction to SOC, SOP, Test fixture measurements, probe station measurements, thermal and cryogenic measurements, experimental field probing techniques.
PRACTICAL EXERCISES: 30 PERIODS
1. Study of transmission line parameters – Impedance analysis
2. Design of impedance matching networks
3. Design of low pass and high pass filter
4. Design of band-pass and band-stop filters
5. Design of branch line couplers
6. Design of phase shifters
7. Design of Mixers
8. Design of Power dividers
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon the completion of course, students will be able to
CO1 : understand the concepts of planar transmission line
CO2: Design impedance matching circuits using LC components and stubs.
CO3: Design and analyze microwave components.
CO4: Perform stability analysis and be able to design amplifiers and oscillators at microwave frequencies.
CO5: Perform simulations, fabricate and test microwave devices.
TOTAL:45+30=75 PERIODS
REFERENCES
1. Jia Sheng Hong, M. J. Lancaster, “Microstrip Filters for RF/Microwave Applications”, John Wiley & Sons, 2001
2. David M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition 2012
3. Reinhold Ludwig and Powel Bretchko, RF Circuit Design – Theory and Applications”, Pearson Education Asia, First Edition,2001.
4. Thomas H.Lee, “Planar Microwave Engineering”, Cambridge University Press, 2004
5. Matthew M. Radmanesh, “Radio Frequency and Microwave Electronics”, Pearson Education, 2002