RF Networks

Catalog description

This course presents topics related to passive and active RF and microwave components and circuits. It includes topics on impedance matching, network theory, S-parameters, and transmission lines with the use of smith chart. The course also discusses passive component operation and design, such as power dividers, couplers, switches, attenuators, phase shifters, microwave high-gain amplifiers (HGAs) and low-noise amplifiers (LNAs). Prerequisites: EE 321 with a minimum grade of C, EE 340 with a minimum grade of C.