14823 - Introduction to Radio Frequency Techniques Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14823
Module Title:Introduction to Radio Frequency Techniques
  Grundlagen der Hochfrequenztechnik
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolph, Matthias
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:The students know the basics of radio frequency techniques. They are familiar with the propagation of waves on transmission lines and resulting effects like reflections. They are able to calculate linear mulitports based on scattering parameters and know how to obtain matching. They know common active and passive RF devices.
Contents:1. Waves on lines
  • transmission-line equivalent circuit, line parameters
  • Coaxial cables and waveguides: modes, dispersion, losses
2. Reflection and Smith chart
  • Reflection coefficient, impedance transformation, standing waves
  • Smith chart
  • Matching circuits
  • Resonators, quality factor, bandwidth
3. S-parameters
  • Linear multi-ports, S-parameters
  • Mason graphs, Gain definitions, stability
  • Lossless multi-ports
4. Couplers and dividers
  • Couplers
  • Dividers, Wilkinson divider
5. Noise
  • Mathematical fundamentals
  • Physical noise sources
  • Noise figure, cascaded two-port networks
  • Noise parameters
6. Semiconductor devices
  • Diodes
  • Field effect transistors
  • Bipolar transistors
Recommended Prerequisites:Knowledge of topics of physics and electrical engineering at a level corresponding to the first four semesters of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or corresponding to the level of a Bachelor’s degree in physics
Mandatory Prerequisites:No successful participation in module 33328 Grundlagen der Hochfrequenztechnik
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 105 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Hans L. Hartnagel, Rüdiger Quay, Ulrich L. Rohde, Matthias Rudolph (Eds.),
    Fundamentals of RF and Microwave Techniques and Technologies,
    Cham, Switzerland: Springer, 2023.
    ISBN: 978-3-030-94098-0, DOI: doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94100-0
    https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-94100-0
  • Michael H.W. Hoffmann, Hochfrequenztechnik - Ein systemtheoretischer Zugang, Springer-Lehrbuch 1997
    https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-642-59089-4
Module Examination:Prerequisite + Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Prerequisite:
  • Successful completion of exercises (solving of the exercises and submission of a written solution to the exercise date)
Final module examination:
  • Written examination, 120 min.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Micro- and Nanoelectronics / PO 2024
Remarks:
  • Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Circuit Design“
Module Components:
  • Lecture: Introduction to Radio Frequency Techniques
  • Accompanying exercise
  • Related examination
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment