Radio Engineering G

Course aim

To provide a unifying framework for the design and implementation of electronic communication systems, and to develop the basic electromagnetic principles and practices which pertain to the transmission and propagation of communication signals, and to the design and construction of high-frequency circuits.

Course content

Historical overview of communication principles, systems and technologies; Electronic transmitter and receiver circuits; RF amplifiers and oscillators; antennas; propagation; mobile radio propagation; TEM and other waveguiding structures; transmission line theory; passive lumped RF circuits; introduction to active RF circuits; layout and EMC principles; Fibre-optic communication; hardware projects.

Textbook(s)

Pozar, DM 2005, Microwave Engineering, 3, John Wiley

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 2017	Electronic Analogue Circuits
PHYS 2002	Physics of Materials and Technology
MATH 1064	Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Projects/practical, Short tests & Assignments

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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