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Module Number:
| 14086
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| Module Title: | Microwave CAD |
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Mikrowellen-CAD
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| Department: |
Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
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| Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolph, Matthias
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| Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
| Duration: | 1 semester |
| Frequency of Offer: |
Every summer semester
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| Credits: |
6
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| Learning Outcome: | After successfully completing the module, students are familiar with state-of-the-art microwave design tools. They have practical experience with the design of hybrid microwave circuits, e.g., by designing a low-noise amplifier, and are capable to design a microwave circuit autonomuosly. |
| Contents: | In this lab, hybrid low-noise amplifiers are designed by small groups of students. The basic design tool is ADS by Agilent or an equivalent. The students are introduced into the use of the simulation software, and into the basics of microwave circuit design. A main part is the design of the circuit which is done in autonomous small groups of students. Supervision is available throughout the project. One or more designs are selected, built and measured. This way, a full design cycle is completed. At the end, the students present their work, followed by a discussion of the results. |
| Recommended Prerequisites: | - Basic knowledge of radio frequency and microwave electronics
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| Mandatory Prerequisites: | |
| Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Seminar
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Practical training
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 150 Hours
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| Teaching Materials and Literature: | - G. D. Vendelin, A. M. Pavio, U. L. Rohde, and M. Rudolph, Microwave circuit design: using linear and nonlinear techniques, Third edition. Hoboken, N.J., USA: Wiley, 2021
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| Module Examination: | Continuous Assessment (MCA) |
| Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | To meet the character of a project laboratory performance and achieved results as well as the final written and oral presentation of the work contribute as follows to the final grade:
- Circuit design of a project task (30%)
- Construction and measuring circuit (30%)
- Final written report, 10-15 pages, with presentation of results, 10-15 minutes; amount depends on project task (40%)
The layout of the circuit board must be ready by the specified deadline, otherwise it cannot be manufactured and the module is not passed. |
| Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
| Limited Number of Participants: | 20 |
| Part of the Study Programme: | -
Master (research-oriented) /
Elektrotechnik /
PO 2019
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Master (research-oriented) /
Elektrotechnik /
PO 2023
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Master (research-oriented) /
Micro- and Nanoelectronics /
PO 2024
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Master (research-oriented) /
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen /
PO 2019
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Master (research-oriented) /
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen /
PO 2025
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| Remarks: | - Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Circuit Design“
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| Module Components: | - Practical training Microwave CAD
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| Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |
