Means of the microwave range and antenna systems of telecommunications

Course: Information Security of Telecommunication Systems and Networks

Structural unit: Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems

Title
Means of the microwave range and antenna systems of telecommunications
Code
ВБ 2.07
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
Acquaintance of students with microwave technology, passive and active components of microwave circuits, features of the theory of antennas and phased arrays, practical skills of developing microwave circuits and antennas using the most modern design tools.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
The mathematical apparatus and physical principles laid down in the discipline "Microwave band means and antenna systems of telecommunications" are based on the knowledge mastered in the previously studied disciplines "Higher mathematics", "Special sections of higher mathematics", "Basics of Circuit Theory" and "Electrodynamics and propagation radio waves". Prerequisites: Know the laws describing the behavior of electric circuits, the main types of analog electronic devices used in radio electronics. To be able to use the apparatus of elementary and higher mathematics. Have basic skills in working with mathematical software packages.
Course content
Waveguides and transmission lines. Fundamentals of transmission line theory. Telegraphic equations. Loaded transmission lines. Quarter-wave transformer. Standing wave coefficient. Introduction to impedance matrices and scattering matrices. Wilkinson divider/adder. Smith chart. Matching impedances in transmission lines. Microwave filters. Impedance of antennas. Vibratory (dipole) antennas. Horn antennas. Reflector (mirror) antennas. Microstrip antennas. Linear antenna arrays. Power amplifiers.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1) К Pozar D.M. Microwave engineering. – N.Y.: Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2011. – 752 р. 2) Constantine A. Balanis - Antenna Theory_ Analysis and Design-Wiley (2016) 3) Gonzalez G. - Microwave Transistor Amplifiers_ Analysis and Design, 2nd ed, 1984. 4) Modern Antennas and Microwave Circuits by A.B. Smolders, H.J. Visser, U. Johannsen, 2020. – 189 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures - 46 hrs, practical lessons - 14 hrs, independent work - 60 hrs, total - 120 hrs.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment is carried out by writing two test papers (up to 20 points each) and defending laboratory works (up to 20 points). The maximum number of points that can be obtained during the semester is 60 points. Final evaluation in the form of an exam - up to 40 points.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Viacheslav Frantsovych Boretskyi
Department of Radiotechnique and radioelectronics systems
Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Radiotechnique and radioelectronics systems
Faculty of Radiophysics, Electronics and Computer Systems