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Identical coursesBuilding Blocks for Telecom Systems (B-KUL-H09J4A)
Aims
In this course we study a number of building blocks of high-frequency (microwave) transmitters and receivers of communication systems. The basic techniques for the description and design of these circuits are taught, and are afterwards applied to the different building blocks. The stress is on working distributed components as alternative for discrete components, and on thinking in terms of travelling waves as alternative to localised voltage and current.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of transmission lines is required (such as in the course on 'Electromagnetic waves').
Order of Enrolment
Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.
SIMULTANEOUS (H06A3A)
The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
H06A3A : Analog and Mixed-Signal Electronics for Signal Processing
This course unit is a prerequisite for taking the following course units:
H05K2A : Antennas for PCBs, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology
H05J6A : Modelling and Performance Analysis of Telecom Networks (No longer offered this academic year)
H09L9A : P&D Electronics and Chip Design
H0E91A : P&D ICT Security and Networks
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
H05C9A : Bouwblokken voor telecomsystemen
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Nanoscience, Nanotechnology and Nanoengineering (Leuven) (Option: Nanodevices and Circuits) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Engineering Science (Leuven)
- Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Leuven et al) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (Electronics and Chip Design) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (ICT Security and Networks) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (Information Systems and Signal Processing) 120 ects.
- Master of Electrical Engineering (Leuven) (Power Systems and Automation) 120 ects.
Activities
2.41 ects. Building Blocks for Telecom Systems: Lecture (B-KUL-H09J4a)
Content
- Transmission lines in the frequency domain and in the time domain
- The use of S-parameters for the characterisation of RF-circuits
- Basic techniques for fundamental passive building blocks and methods of implementation
- RF-amplifiers: design an relation to low frequency techniques (design, noise, power)
Course material
Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)
Notes by the teacher that are distributed by VTK (slides and text of some chapters)
Interesting but not mandatory book: Pozar D. "Microwave Engineering", 4th edition, J. Wiley, 2012, ISBN 978-0-470-63155-3
Format: more information
These are classical classes with as much interaction as possible between studentes and the teacher. The relation with practice is constantly illustrated with examples of realisations in research.
0.59 ects. Building Blocks for Telecom Systems: Exercises and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H09J5a)
Content
The different subjects of the lectures are mastered and tested against reality through simulations with ADS and some lab demonstrations.
Course material
The required texts and presentations are provided during the sessions and/or through Toledo.
Format: more information
Exercise sessions and exercises in the computer classes during which each student can use professional ADS-software.
Visit to the microwave and millimeter wave lab of ESAT-TELEMIC, with demonstration of measurement setups.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Building Blocks for Telecom Systems (B-KUL-H29J4a)
Explanation
The exam is a written, closed-book exam. The students may consult the Liber Figurarum, of which a copy will be provided as part of the exam sheets.
Also allowed: calculator, ruler, compass
Not allowed: any other document or electronic device
Information about retaking exams
Exam format is the same as during the 1st exam session.