Dipoles, loops, reflectors, Yagis, helices, slots, horns, microstrips. Antennas as transitions between guided and free radiation, ultrasound analogue. Pattern measurements. Radar equations. Feeds, matching, baluns. Broadbanding. Arrays, aperture synthesis, interferometry, very-long- baseline interferometry. Thermal radiation, antenna temperature, microwave passive remote sensing.
Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication (EE 406)
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CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
To introduce fundamental concepts of antennas and wave propagation, which provide a foundation for further study in Antenna/Electromagnetics area.
To introduce antenna/EM systems using hands-on laboratory projects/experiments.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Students will learn fundamental parameters of the antennas such as Radiation pattern, beamwidth, gain, directivity, efficiency. Students will learn basic linear wire antennas: small dipole, half-wavelength dipole, loop antennas.
Students will learn Array antennas: Linear, Planar, Circular arrays, Resonant antennas, wires and patches, Broadband antennas, helical, biconical antennas, sleeve monopole.
Students will design and implement simple antennas using printed circuit board technology; get expertise on antenna and microwave propagation measurements.
Students will use Microwave/antenna laboratory equipments, RF Network analyzer, RF signal generator, RF Spectrum analyzer correctly and safely, to make antenna impedance and radiation pattern measurements; record and interpret the results of measurements/laboratory experiments; use electromagnetic simulation software for the solution of antenna systems.
Students will learn about basic propagation mechanisms: reflection and diffraction
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
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Final | 35 |
Midterm | 25 |
Group Project | 25 |
Homework | 15 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
Textbook |
Antenna Theory and Design, Warren Stutzman and Gary Thiele, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons. |
Readings |
Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, C.A. Balanis, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons. |