Lab in microwaves

EE-490(e) / 4 credits

Teacher: Skrivervik Anja

Language: English

Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.

Summary

This lab teaches the major measurement techniques used in microwaves

Content

  • the slotted line
  • microwave couplers
  • time domain reflectometry
  • antenna measurement
  • spectrum anayser
  • network analyser
  • noise measurement

Keywords

microwaves, SA, VNA, slotted line, antennas

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

electromagnetism

Recommended courses

microwaves (in parallel)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Use tn lmajor measurement techniques in microwaves
  • Analyze results
  • Estimate measurment precision
  • Synthesize results in a report

Transversal skills

  • Write a scientific or technical report.
  • Collect data.
  • Make an oral presentation.

Teaching methods

labs, discussions and presentations

Expected student activities

  • do the experiments
  • synthetize the results
  • present and discuss the results
  • do a report

Assessment methods

Both the work in the lab and the reports will be assessed

 

Resources

Websites

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Lab in microwaves
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Lab in microwaves
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

Reference week

Tuesday, 14h - 18h: Exercise, TP

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