EE 486/402 Microwave Engineering
Dr. David M. Klymyshyn, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Offices: 3B06 966-5393 klymyshyn@engr.usask.ca
Offices: TRLabs 668-9310 klymyshyn@sask.trlabs.ca
Objective:
There is currently an explosion in wireless communications at microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies, for both
fixed and mobile systems. These wireless networks will play a vital roll in the development of the next generation of
broadband access networks, especially in sparsely populated, rugged, congested, and developing areas of the world
where broadband “wired” data access will not be cost effective to implement. An understanding of modern
microwave theory and design techniques is critical for understanding and realizing effective circuits for use in these
emerging systems.
This course focuses on practical realization of microwave circuits, with emphasis on passive microwave design.
Topics include network analysis, transmission line theory, impedance matching and tuning, filters, couplers, power
dividers, and microwave subsystems. Some circuit design and performance optimization will be done using
computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Background in network parameter theory and wave theory is desirable but not required for this course. The student
who completes the course will be familiar with microwave basics, be introduced to passive microwave circuit design,
and gain an understanding of important circuit parameters at a subsystem level. The student will develop the
background to progress to sophisticated circuit design and performance optimization using modern CAD software.
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Two-port network parameters
Traveling waves, transmission line (TL) theory, terminated TL
Scattering (S) Parameters
Smith Chart, impedance transformations, impedance matching, stub tuning
Broadband impedance matching, quarter-wave transformers, small reflections
Couplers/dividers, even-odd mode, Wilkinson, Quadrature Hybrid, Rat-race
Filters, power loss ratio, Richard’s Transformation, Kuroda’s Identities, coupled lines
System Design, block and level diagrams, link analysis, frequency conversion, distortion, noise
Evaluation:
Assignments (6-7)
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
20 %
30 %
50 %
CAD Software:
Agilent Advanced Design System (ADS)
Text:
D. M. Pozer, Microwave Engineering, 2 nd edition, Wiley, 1998