Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | Fİ134 | Microwave Technique | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
(i) Acquiring a fundamental comprehension of high frequency transmission line theory and electromagnetic (EM) theory, as well as performing transmission line field analysis, (ii) Studying circular and rectangular waveguides for transmission theory, (iii) Gaining knowledge of scattering parameters and microwave network analysis,
(iv) Capable of carrying out equivalent transmission line analyses, (v) Impedance matching and tuning, (vi) Learning microwave resonators and coupling matching techniques, and Being able to use microwave measurement techniques, (vii) Learning microwave filters, power dividers and directional connections, and (viii) Learning and understanding microwave systems. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ahmet TEBER |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Ability to perform field analysis and transmission formulation (voltage and current wave) in transmission lines and waveguides | 2 | Ability to produce and use equivalent circuit models in transmission lines and waveguides | 3 | Learning impedance matching techniques | 4 | Learning scattering parameters and impedance matrices | 5 | Ability to measure microwave parameters | 6 | Microwave systems learning and application development |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Plane wave definition and wave equation. Transmission lines, phase and attenuation constants. Rectangular and circular waveguides. Mode concept. Impedance transformation and matching techniques. Equivalent circuit analysis and scattering parameters. Microwave measurement methods and systems. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Plane waves, wave equation and boundary conditions | None | None | 2 | Maxwell's equations in waveguides | None | None | 3 | TEM, TE, and TM Modes | None | None | 4 | Field analysis of transmission lines | None | None | 5 | Dispersed circuit analysis for transmission lines | None | None | 6 | Installed transmission lines and power flow | None | None | 7 | Installed transmission lines and power flow | None | None | 8 | Midterm | None | None | 9 | Impedance matching techniques | None | None | 10 | Smith Chart and its use | None | None | 11 | Waveguides-I | None | None | 12 | Waveguides-II | None | None | 13 | Microwave measurement techniques | None | None | 14 | Scattering parameters and matrices | None | None | 15 | Final exam | None | None |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
David M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, 3rd Edition, Wiley John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Problem Solving | 12 | 1 | 12 |
Discussion | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Project Preparation | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Project Presentation | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Project Design/Management | 2 | 15 | 30 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Homework | 12 | 2 | 24 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | LO2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | LO3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | LO4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | LO5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | LO6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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