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Degrees incorporating this pedagocial element :

• Master in Electronics, electrical energy, automation

Description

The goal of this course is to explore the theory, design and characterization techniques of the main passive circuits appearing in wireless communication systems: power dividers, matching networks, couplers, baluns, filters, …
Only passive circuits based on distributed approach (transmission lines) will be addressed, in PCB, CMOS/BiCMOS and alternative technologies, from RF to mm-wave circuits. The circuits are based on classical transmission lines like microstrip, coplanar or SIW (Substrate Integrated Waveguide), but a large focus will be done on new transmission lines based on slow-wave concepts, including slow-wave CPW, slow-wave microstrip and slow-wave SIW.
The design of tunable passive circuits will also be discussed.
The characterization techniques will be explored in theory and in practical labs.

Content: S parameters, ABCD, Y & Z matrices. Smith chart, matching networks. Signal-flow diagram. Classical low-profile transmission lines: microstrip, coplanar (CPW & CPS). Substrate integrated waveguides (SIW). Slow-wave structures. Design of power dividers, matching networks, couplers, baluns, filters, phase shifters. Characterization and de-embedding techniques.

This teaching module will be divided into 2 parts

- Microwave passive circuits (course) – 24 hours – 3 ECTS

-  Lab work: Design and characterization of microwave passive circuits – 24 hours – 3 ECTS

Bibliography

- D. M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”.

- Peter A. Rizzi, “Microwave Engineering: Passive Circuits”.

- Robert E. Collin, “Foundations for Microwave Engineering”.

- R. N. Simons, “Coplanar Waveguide Circuits, Components, and Systems”.

- I Wolff, “Coplanar Microwave Integrated Circuits”.

- B. Razavi“RF Microelectronics: United States Edition”.