COURSE INFORMATION FOR ELNC1730
ANTENNAS AND PROPAGATION
Course Overview
This course starts with a discussion on the building blocks of a communication system as well as the impact of
noise on system performance. This theory is supported by a series of calculations. After an introduction to the Fourier
series a comprehensive study of the behaviour of an electromagnetic wave on various types of transmission lines
follows. Emphasis is placed on details such as characteristic impedance, characteristics of voltage and current along the line,
reflection coefficient, phase angle and the implementation of particular lengths of transmission line for matching purposes.
Theory related to the analysis and design of various antenna types follows and is supported by the use of CAD and real time
analysis in the lab environment. Design scenarios are presented and complimented with measurements and data compiled
from several types of antennas. Emphasis is placed on the basic dipole though multi-element arrays and is followed with the
introduction of microstrip patch antennas. The course then concludes with an overview of S parameters, a presentation of microwave devices and radar
systems.
PAPER DISCUSSION: Adjustable feedline for EMC Patch antennas.
Test Schedule
Test 1 Feb. 8/06
Test 2 March 16/06
Test 3 April 13/06
Fourier and Noise Notes
Spectrum Analyzers and System Noise Figure Notes
Transmission Line A Notes
Transmission Line B Notes
Smith Charts Notes
Radio-Wave Propagation A Notes
Radio Wave Propagation B Notes
Cell System propagation.
Antenna A Notes
Antennas B Notes
S Parameter Notes
Waveguide Notes
Microwave Solid State and Tube Devices
Radar Notes
Assignments
Note: Due dates will change as well as some content.
Assignment 1 Due: Feb 3/06
Assignment 2 Due: Feb24/06
Assignment 3 Due: TBA
Assignment 4 Due: TBA
Assignment 5 Due: TBA
COURSE INFORMATION SHEETS
LABS
LAB 1a FOURIER ANALYSIS
LAB 1b SPECTRUM ANALYZERS
LAB 2 PULSES ON A TRANSMISSION LINE AND VELOCITY FACTOR
LAB 3 TRANSMISSION LINE CALCULATIONS
LAB 4 TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY
LAB 5 RESONANT QUARTER WAVE TRANSFORMER USING 50 OHM CABLE
LAB 6 COMPUTERIZED SMITH CHART
LAB 7 TERRESTRIAL AND SATELLITE PROPAGATION
LAB 8 ANALYSIS Of A HALF WAVE DIPOLE ANTENNA (Part A and B)
LAB 9 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A PARASITIC ARRAY ANTENNA
LAB 10 BROADSIDE AND ENDFIRE ANTENNAS
The following OPTIONS are downloads for the Yag program required for Lab 10. Use the right mouse button for options 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 to save as target files in desired location. Click 'yag.bat' to initiate.There are also support programs for Lab 4 and Lab 8.
1. Utility 1 Yag program for Lab 9.
2.Utility 2 Yag program for Lab 9.
3. Program utility to run basic programs.
4. Documentation describing the Yag application"
5. Friis program for Lab 7
6. Vswrcalc program for Lab 3
Agilent Appcad download.
A link to the NEC4WIN site.
Professor Greg Swick email...
