Unit 1: The ideal transmission line
1.1. The ideal transmission line
1.1.1. Definition
1.1.2. Wave equation and solutions
1.1.3. The ideal transmission line in the frequency domain (Wavelength, Coefficient
reflection, input impedance)
1.1.4. Power balance in a transmission line
1.1.5 Standing wave ratio
1.1.6. Smith's diagram
1.1.7. Impedance matching
1.1.8. Stub synthesis using the Smith diagram
1.1.9. Double stub
1.1.10. Transmission line losses, attenuation
Unit 2: Real Transmission Lines and Waveguides
2.1 Wave equation and its solution for systems with axial symmetry.
2.1.1 TEM modes
2.1.2 TM Modes.
2.1.3 TE Modes.
2.2. Calculation of the parameters of the equivalent circuit from electromagnetic fields.
2.3 Application to coaxial cable.
2.4 Application to the microstrip line.
2.5. Application to the rectangular waveguide.
2.5.1. TM modes in the rectangular guide
2.5.2. TE modes in the rectangular guide
2.5.3. The fundamental mode of the rectangular guide: TE10 mode
Unit 3: Dispersion Parameters
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Scattering matrix
3.2.1. Generalized power waves
3.2.2. Ordinary power waves
3.2.3. Dispersion parameters
3.2.4. Calculation and properties of the scattering matrix
3.2.5. Calculating profits using dispersion parameters
Unit 4: Passive/Active Microwave Circuits and subsystems
4.1. Two-access networks
4.1.1. Attenuators
4.1.2. Filters
4.2. Three-access networks
4.2.1. Splitters/combiners
4.2.2. Circulators and insulators
4.3. Four access networks
4.3.1. Directional couplers
4.3.2. Hybrids
4.4. Microwave subsystems
