Study Guide

Objective

After completion of the course the students understand when the special features of Radio Technology have to be taken into account in electronics design, analysis and measurements. They understand the relationship between the load impedance and the reflection coefficient. They are able to use the Smith chart in lumped element matching and also may analyze the effect of the transmission lines using the chart.

They are able to design and analyze microstrip lines and some passive components using microstrip structures. They understand the block diagrams of transmitters and receivers and may analyze the effects of the component parameters on the behavior of the receiver and transmitter systems.

They understand the key parameters of different types of antennas and their effect on the radio link. They can analyze the quality of the radio transmission using the radio link budget and the noise parameters of the receiver and the components within.

Content

Impedance and reflection coefficient, VSWR, Smith chart, S-parameters
Matching using lumped elements and quarter wavelength matching
Transmission lines
Electromagnetics and electric properties of insulating materials
Transmitters and receivers on block diagram level
Properties of microwave amplifiers, filters, mixers, oscillators and power dividers
Antennas
Modulation and demodulation
Link budget and noise
Project

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.