Course - Microwave and Terahertz Techniques - TTT4205
Microwave and Terahertz Techniques
About
About the course
Course content
This course focuses on that part of electronics associated with the microwave/millimeter-wave and terahertz telecommunications, radars and remote sensing, computing, modern material technology, food industry, chemistry and medicine. Main attention is paid to teach the students the electromagnetic principles, analytical and numerical simulations, and design techniques for passive distributed components and their integrations of microwave and terahertz frequencies. Among the studied components are the waveguides and integrated transmission lines, basic circuit elements, and microwave/terahertz passive devices manufactured applying different electronic technologies. Students are getting practical skills in the simulation, design and measurements of passive integrated components using advanced circuit and electromagnetic design software tools, measurement equipment. A rich set of microwave components demonstrated and analyzed in class and research laboratory.
Learning outcome
Knowledges: The candidate has - detailed knowledge of the main principles of microwave and terahertz techniques - knowledge about the main components and their parameters - knowledge about the main microwave technologies - good knowledge about the main design principles. Skills: The candidate can - calculate passive microwave components - use of the Agilent Advanced Design System for simulation and design of passive microwave components. - basic measurement of passive components
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, assignments in computer and RF labs. The lecture is held in English.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Assignments are in written report and oral defense. If there is a re-sit examination in August, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic electromagnetics, wave propagation, circuit theory, vectorial algebra.
Course materials
D.M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, J.Wiley&Sons, Inc., 1998. G.A. Kouzaev, Applications of Advanced Electromagnetics. Components and Systems. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 169, Springer, Berlin-Heidelberg, 2012. T.C. Edwards and M.B Steer, Foundations of Interconnects and Microstrip Design, J. Wiley&Sons, 2000.
Subject areas
- Electronics
- Telecommunication
- Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.