F7061 Microwave technique and electronics

Faculty of Science
autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
4/0/0. 4 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Vít Kudrle, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Vít Kudrle, Ph.D.
Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. Mgr. Vít Kudrle, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Plasma Physics and Technology – Physics Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Tue 13:00–16:50 Fs2 6/4003
Prerequisites
the course Introduction to high frequency physics is highly recommended
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The goal of this course is to bridge a gap between two asymptotic theories: low frequency circuits and optics. While the students already have all the tools (i.e. they know Maxwell equations) they are often unaware of the implications. The course strives to remedy that. Physical principles behind many current high-frequency devices (mobile, TV, computer, etc.) are explained, too.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will be able to:
-be familiar with high frequency circuits
-understand the propagation of elmg. waves, modes, transmission lines
-describe basic elements of high frequency transmission lines
-describe basic generators and detectors
-understand the physical principles of common HF devices
-use the attained skills in their own lab practice
Syllabus
  • Introduction to the microwave electronics and technique. Solution of the Maxwell's equations, dispersive medium. Transverse electric waves TE, transverse magnetic waves TM. Electric and magnetic Hertz's vector. Phase velocity and critical wavelength. Field configuration for H01 wave in rectangular wavequide, current densities in the wavequide walls. Transmission of microwave energy in the wavequide. Application of the dielectric materials and ferrites in the wavequide. Devices of microwave circuits. Properties of the cavity resonators. Different types of the cavity resonators. Delay line structures. Hartree's space harmonics. Development of the UHF generators. Magnetrons. The electron motion in a crossed electric and magnetic fields. Oscillation modes of magnetron. Forward travelling wave oscillation of magnetron, potential of synchronisation and critical voltage. Function of klystron tubes, Ramo-Schocley theorem. Velocity modulation and electron bunching. Amplification of a klystron. Function of reflex klystron. Bunching of electrons in the retarding field. The reflex klystron oscillator, electronic tunning. Function of travelling wave tube. Theory and amplification of travelling wave tube. Microwave semiconductor devices. Volume phenomena in semiconductors of the type of GaAs. Gunn-effect oscillator. Function of avalanche diode oscillators. Varactors and their applications. Integrated microwave circuits.
Literature
  • David Pozar: Microwave Engineering
  • Microwave and RF engineering. Edited by Roberto Sorrentino - Giovanni Bianchi. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2010, xix, 892 p. ISBN 9780470758625. info
  • Introduction to linear circuit analysis and modellingfrom DC to RF. Edited by Luis Miguel da Silva Carvalho de. Moura - Izzat Darwazeh. Boston: Newnes, 2005, viii, 362. ISBN 008045478X. info
  • Handbook of RF and wireless technologies. Edited by Farid U. Dowla. Boston: Newnes, 2004, xxiii, 515. ISBN 0750676957. info
  • High frequency techniquesan introduction to RF and microwave engineering. Edited by Joseph F. White. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley-Interscience, 2004, xxii, 502. ISBN 0471455911. info
  • Introduction to RF equipment and system design. Edited by Pekka Eskelinen. Norwood, MA: Artech House, 2004, xiii, 263. ISBN 1580536654. info
  • TYSL, Václav and Vladimír RŮŽIČKA. Teoretické základy mikrovlnné techniky. Vyd. 1. Praha: SNTL - Nakladatelství technické literatury, 1989, 450 s. URL info
Teaching methods
lectures
Assessment methods
oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught once in two years.
General note: L.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 1999, Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, spring 2012 - acreditation, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2015, autumn 2017, Autumn 2019.
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