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Subject
RF and Microwave Measurement Technique
General details of the subject
- Mode
- Face-to-face degree course
- Language
- English
Description and contextualization of the subject
To understand the basics of RF and microwave measurement techniques and systems. The topics covered include network and spectrum analysis, time-domain techniques and modular microwave instrumentation. Comprehensive examples of linear and non-linear characterization techniques of microwave devices are given along the course, including techniques for instrumentation control.Teaching staff
| Name | Institution | Category | Doctor | Teaching profile | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUA URIARTE, ESTIBALIZ | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Agregado | Doctor | Bilingual | Electronics | estibaliz.asua@ehu.eus |
| BADILLO FERNANDEZ, INARI | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Adjunto (Ayudante Doctor/A) | Doctor | Bilingual | Electronics | inari.badillo@ehu.eus |
| COLLANTES METOLA, JUAN MARIA | University of the Basque Country | Profesorado Catedratico De Universidad | Doctor | Not bilingual | Electronics | juanmari.collantes@ehu.eus |
Competencies
| Name | Weight |
|---|---|
| Que los estudiantes sean capaces de adquirir y relacionar adecuadamente entre sí los conocimientos necesarios para poder diseñar, implementar y caracterizar circuitos y sistemas de aplicación práctica en el ámbito de la asignatura. | 100.0 % |
Study types
| Type | Face-to-face hours | Non face-to-face hours | Total hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture-based | 15 | 25 | 40 |
| Applied laboratory-based groups | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Training activities
| Name | Hours | Percentage of classroom teaching |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous work | 45.0 | 0 % |
| Classroom/Seminar/Workshop | 15.0 | 100 % |
| Laboratory/Field | 15.0 | 100 % |
Assessment systems
| Name | Minimum weighting | Maximum weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Application of theoretical materials in practice | 40.0 % | 60.0 % |
| Written examination | 40.0 % | 60.0 % |
Temary
1 - Vector network analysis2 - Spectrum analyzers
3 - High-frequency time domain characterization techniques
4 ¿ Modular microwave instrumentation
Bibliography
Compulsory materials
- Apuntes de la asignaturaIn-depth bibliography
- R.J. Collier and A.D. Skinner (Ed.), Microwave Measurements, IET, 2007, London.- N. Borges, D. Schereurs, Microwave and Wireless Measurement Techniques, Cambridge University Press, 2013
- V. Teppati, A. Ferrero, M. Sayed, Modern RF and Microwave Measurement Techniques, Cambridge University Press, 2013
- Understanding the Fundamental Principles of Vector Network Analysis, AN 1287-1, Agilent Technologies
- Exploring the Architectures of VNAs, Agilent Application Note 1287-2
- Applying Error Correction to Network Analyzer Measurements, Agilent Application Note 1287-3
- Understanding VNA Calibration, Anritsu Application Note
- Application Note 1287-3- Spectrum Analysis Basics, Application Note 150, Agilent Technologies
- C.F. Coombs, Electronics Instrument Handbook, Mc Graw-Hill, 1999