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Course Syllabus ECE 370L – Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Laboratory Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

1. Course Number and Name: ECE 370L – Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Laboratory 2. Credit Units/Contact Hours: 1/3 3. Course Coordinator: Matthew Radmanesh

4. Text, References & Software Recommended Text: ECE 370L laboratory Manual

Additional References: D. K. Cheng, Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ, 1993.

Software: ADS

5. Specific Course Information a. Course Description Introduction to the practical aspects of waveguiding systems: stripline, microstrip and coaxial transmission lines and rectangular waveguides. Introduction to basic microwave measurements and techniques: impedance matching, network analyzers. antenna impedance and pattern measurements and computer controlled instrumentation. Culminating in a design project. One 3-hour lab per week. b. Prerequisite by Topic Students must have completed or be taking Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (ECE 370). It is necessary to be familiar and have had circuit analysis and laboratory (ECE240/L). c. Elective Course

6. Specific Goals for the Course a. Specific Outcomes of Instructions – After completing this course the students should be able to: 1. Make accurate microwave measurements and test microwave equipment 2. Design and build passive circuits

Topics covered  Measurement of passive microwave circuits  CAD/CAE techniques  Simulation and design of Matching circuits using the Smith Chart.  Microwave transmission lines  Construction and testing of a coupler  Antenna measurements b. Relationship to Student Outcomes This supports the achievement of the following student outcomes: a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the analysis of electrical engineering problems. b. An ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. c. An ability to design systems which include hardware and/or software components within realistic constraints such as cost, manufacturability, safety and environmental concerns. e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems. g. An ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations. i. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. k. An ability to use modern engineering techniques for analysis and design. n. Knowledge of mathematics including differential equations, linear algebra, complex vari- ables and discrete math.

7. Topics Covered / Course Outline 1. Measurement of passive microwave circuits 2. CAD/CAE techniques 3. Simulation and design of Matching circuits using the Smith Chart. 4. Microwave transmission lines 5. Construction and testing of a coupler 6. Antenna measurements

Prepared by: Matthew Radmanesh, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, November 2011 Ali Amini, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, March 2013