ECE 47400 - Introduction To Radio Frequency Circuit Design

An introductory course for the analysis, design and simulation of radio frequency (RF) circuits and components for communication systems and industrial applications. It concentrates on such topics as fundamental concepts of transmission line theory, high frequency circuit behavior, designing tuning and matching networks, filter networks, power amplifiers, smith chart, two port networks and S-parameters.

Preparation for Course
P: ECE 25500 and PHYS 25100.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1.   A basic knowledge of general RF circuits, components and systems.
2.   An understanding of resonant circuits.
3.   An ability to use Smith Chart in RF applications.
4.   An ability to design impedance matching networks and passive RF filters.
5.   An understanding of two port networks and S-parameters.
6.   An understanding of RF power amplifiers.
7.   An ability to use CAD tools in RF circuit design.