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Spring 2026 Laboratory Lecture Upper Division
In this course wireless RF signals and microwave circuit designs are studied. Topics include signal analysis, RF signal measurement, microstrip design and analysis, Smith chart applications, RF circuit design, s-parameters, power dividers and couplers, filter design, and advanced RF PCB layout.
Learning Outcomes1Apply knowledge of RF component non-idealities.
2Design, simulate and test RF amplifiers, filters, and power dividers.
3Apply RF test methods and procedures to RF components, circuits and systems.
4Demonstrate microstrip and stripline analysis and design.
5Apply RF simulation software for the analysis and design of RF circuits.
6Demonstrate printed circuit board layout techniques for high frequency applications.
7Demonstrate the use of RF laboratory equipment including the vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer and RF generator.
Prerequisites
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