Hardware & Devices: RF and Microwave Component and System Design

3 units

The course aims at provide understanding of the passive and active design for modern-day RF and microwave wireless systems. The lecture-based learning in the course will be coupled with simulation in professional circuit simulators including ADS and Cadence Virtuoso, and literature review of recent advances in RFIC design. Topics in Passive Design Include Transmission Line Theory, S-parameters, Smith Chart for matching network design, Inductors, Capacitors, Power Dividers, Directional Couplers, Isolators, and Circulators. Topics in Active Design include RF transistor modelling, Power Gain, Stability, Noise, Non-linearity, Low Noise Amplifiers, Mixers, small signal amplifiers, and Oscillators. Topics in System Design include Modern Receiver architectures and design considerations, course project.