Course Summary
This course covers the principles and applications of microwave antennas, including design, analysis, and measurement techniques.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the different types of microwave antennas and their applications
- Understand the principles of microwave antenna design and analysis
- Explore the latest research and developments in the field
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Design and analyze microwave antennas for various applications
- Understand the principles of electromagnetic theory as applied to microwave engineering
- Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in the field
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of electromagnetic theory
- Familiarity with MATLAB or similar software
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- RF and Microwave Engineering: Fundamentals of Wireless Communications
- Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- David Pozar
- John L. Volakis
Related Books
Description
This unique Master-level course provides you with in-depth know-how of microwave engineering and antennas. The course combines both passive and active microwave circuits as well as antenna systems. Future applications, like millimeter-wave 5G/beyond-5G wireless communications or automotive radar, require experts that can co-design highly integrated antenna systems that include both antennas and microwave electronics. We will provide you with the required theoretical foundation as well as hands-on experience using state-of-the-art design tools.
Knowledge
- Module 1: Introduction of the course, including an overview of applications and trends.
- Module 2: Passive microwave circuits, covering transmission-line based circuits including impedance matching, power combiners, filters.
- Module 3: Antenna theory. This provides an introduction into antenna theory, including phased arrays.
- Module 4: Active microwave circuits. Extension towards amplifiers, including low-noise amplifiers.
Outline
- Promo
- Promo
- Week 1: Introduction (Module 1) and Passive Microwave Circuits (Module 2, part I)
- Weblecture 1.1: General introduction
- Weblecture 1.2: Applications
- Weblecture 1.3: Time-harmonic signals and fields
- Weblecture 2.1: Transmission lines part 1
- Weblecture 2.2: Transmission lines part 2
- QUCS intro
- 1.1: General introduction
- Book
- 1.2: Applications
- 1.3: Time-harmonic signals and fields
- 2.1: Transmission lines part 1
- 2.2: Transmission lines part 2
- Introduction of hands-on design challenge
- Course standards in Coursera
- 2.1: Transmission lines part 1
- 2.2: Transmission Lines part 2
- Week 2: Passive Microwave Circuits (Module 2, part II)
- Weblecture 2.3: Microwave networks
- Weblecture 2.4: Power combiners
- Weblecture 2.5: Wilkinson combiners
- 2.3: Microwave network
- 2.4: Power combiners
- 2.5: Wilkinson combiners
- Assignment: Hands-on design of beamforming network
- 2.3: Microwave networks
- 2.4: Power combiners
- 2.5: Wilkinson combiners
- Week 3: Passive Microwave Circuits (Module 2, part III)
- Weblecture 2.6: Smith chart
- Weblecture 2.7: Matching with lumped elements
- Weblecture 2.8: Matching with distributed elements
- Weblecture 2.9: Microwave filters
- 2.6: Smith chart
- 2.7: Matching with lumped elements
- 2.8: Matching with distributed elements
- 2.9: Microwave filters
- 2.6: Smith chart
- 2.7: Matching lumped elements
- 2.8: Matching with distributed elements
- 2.9: Microwave filters
- Week 4: Antenna Theory (Module 3, part I)
- Weblecture 3.1: Antenna introduction
- Weblecture 3.2: Antenna parameters
- Weblecture 3.3: Link budget
- Weblecture 3.4: Antenna impedance
- Weblecture 3.5: Phased arrays introduction
- 3.1: Antenna introduction
- 3.2: Antenna parameters
- 3.3: Link budget
- 3.4: Antenna impedance
- 3.5: Phased arrays introduction
- Assignment: Hands-on design of antenna
- 3.1: Introduction antennas
- 3.2: Antenna parameters
- 3.3: Link budget
- 3.4: Antenna impedance
- 3.5: Phased arrays introduction
- Week 5: Antenna Theory (Module 3, part II)
- Weblecture 3.6: Radiated fields (general case)
- Weblecture 3.7: Radiated fields (far-field case)
- Weblecture 3.8: Electric dipole
- Weblecture 3.9: Wire antennas
- 3.6: Radiated fields (general case)
- 3.7: Radiated fields (far-field case)
- 3.8: Electric dipole
- 3.9: Wire antennas
- 3.6: Radiated fields (general case)
- 3.7: Radiated fields (far-field case)
- 3.8: Electric dipole
- 3.9: Wire antennas
- Week 6: Antenna Theory (Module 3, part III)
- Weblecture 3.10: Loop antennas
- Weblecture 3.11: Magnetic sources and Equivalence principle
- Weblecture 3.12: Horn antennas
- Weblecture 3.13: Reflector antennas
- Weblecture 3.14: Microstrip antennas
- Weblecture 3.15: Phased arrays with real antennas
- Weblecture 3.16: Method of Moments
- 3.10: Loop antennas
- 3.11: Magnetic sources and Equivalence principle
- 3.12: Horn antennas
- 3.13: Reflector antennas
- 3.14: Microstrip antennas
- 3.15: Phased arrays with real antennas
- 3.16: Method of Moments
- 3.10: Loop antennas
- 3.11: Magnetic sources and Equivalence principle
- 3.12: Horn antennas
- 3.13: Reflector antennas
- 3.14: Microstrip antennas
- 3.15: Phased arrays with real antennas
- Week 7: Active Microwave Circuits (Module 4, part I)
- Weblecture 4.1: Power Gain part 1 (check slides for correction)
- Weblecture 4.2: Power Gain part 2 (Check slides for correction)
- Weblecture 4.3: Noise part 1
- Weblecture 4.4: Noise part 2
- 4.1: Power Gain part 1 (corrected slides)
- 4.2: Power Gain part 2 (corrected slides)
- 4.3: Noise part 1
- 4.4: Noise part 2
- Assignment: Hands-on Design of Low-Noise Amplifier
- 4.1 + 4.2: Power Gain
- 4.3 + 4.4: Noise
- Week 8: Active Microwave Circuits (Module 4, part II)
- Weblecture 4.5: Stability part 1
- Weblecture 4.6: Stability part 2
- Weblecture 4.7: Impedance matching
- Weblecture 4.8: Constant gain circles
- 4.5: Stability part 1
- 4.6: Stability part 2 (corrected slide 9)
- 4.7: Impedance matching
- 4.8: Constant gain circles
- 4.5 + 4.6: Stability
- 4.7 + 4.8: Impedance matching and constant gain circles
Summary of User Reviews
The Microwave Antenna course on Coursera received positive reviews from many users. Learners appreciated the comprehensive and engaging content, as well as the knowledgeable instructors. One key aspect that many users thought was good was the practical application of the course material in real-world scenarios.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive and engaging course material
- Practical application of the course material in real-world scenarios
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Flexible schedule and self-paced learning
- Useful assignments and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too advanced
- Limited interaction with instructors and other learners
- Technical issues with the platform
- Lack of feedback on assignments
- No certificate of completion for the free version of the course
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