Course content

FE8150 consists of 3 modules. The students choose two of the modules for in-depth focus, but must follow all modules in the course:

I Nonlinear modelling and stability analysis

II Advanced RF/microwave measurement techniques of linear and nonlinear components

III Radar Remote Sensing

I Nonlinear modelling and stability analysis

Course content: Analysis of active nonlinear microwave components. Nonlinear modeling of transistors, active system components for transmitters and receivers in radio system. Modeling of nonlinear conditions in oscillators, power amplifiers and mixers. Parasitic Oscillations

Responsible: Morten Olavsbråten

II Advanced RF/microwave measurement techniques of linear and nonlinear components

Course content: Calibration techniques, accuracy and repeatability in RF measurements. Measurements of linear and nonlinear components, both discrete and on wafer. Microwave instrumentation.

Responsible: Morten Olavsbråten

III Radar Remote Sensing

Course content: Analysis of active and passive microwave remote sensing techniques, such as radar, radiometry, imaging radar, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), inverse SAR, interferometric SAR, and radar polarimetry both from satellite and airborne platforms.

Responsible: Egil Eide

Learning outcome

I Nonlinear modelling and stability analysis

Knowledge:

The candidate has:

- broad knowledge of microwave components such as transistors, diodes, etc.

- in-depth knowledge of non-linear phenomena in oscillators, amplifiers, transistors, etc.

- specialized knowledge of non-linear modelling of such components.

Skills:

Candidates can:

- creatively use advanced models in radio system.

- analyze non-linear phenomena and effects in components and systems.

- design, implement and use advanced components in radio system.

General competence:

The candidate can

- make thorough two-hour presentations on selected topics

- present in a clear way selected topics

Responsible: Morten Olavsbråten

II Advanced RF/microwave measurement techniques of linear and nonlinear components

Knowledge:

The candidate has:

- broad knowledge of microwave calibration techniques, accuracy and repeatability.

- in-depth knowledge of linear and non-linear measurement setups and instrumentation.

- specialized knowledge of component characterization.

Skills:

Candidates can:

- creatively set up measurement instruments for component characterizations.

- calibrate instruments for specific measurements.

General competence:

The candidate can

- work around in a microwave laboratory

- make clear presentations of measurements

Responsible: Morten Olavsbråten

III Radar Remote Sensing

Knowledge:

The candidate has:

- broad knowledge of imaging radar systems such as Synthethic Aperture Radar

- understand the major scattering mechanisms for microwave imaging systems

- in depth knowledge of basic algorithms for SAR imaging

- specialized knowledge about applications and interpretation of data from microwave remote sensing systems

Skills:

The candidate can:

- analyse the performance and functionality of a microwave remote sensing system

- implement basic SAR imaging algorithms on data from a SAR system

- design a microwave remote sensing system for a given application

General competence:

The candidate can:

- make two-hour presentation on selected topics

- present selected topics in a clear way.

Responsible: Egil Eide

Learning methods and activities

Colloquium, lectures and lab-exercises. The students choose two of the modules for in-depth focus, but must follow all modules in the course

Required previous knowledge

Relevant background similar to that of ph.d.-students working at the Circuit and Radio Systems group.

Course materials

Course material will be defined at the beginning of the course.