ST. AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering BSc. Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECNG 6706 Antennas and Radiation http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/ Semester I; 2014 / 2015 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Course level: Postgraduate Semester(s) offered: I Course status:
Core Elective Occasional Delivery mode: Lecture Online Lab Other Credits: 3 Estimated total study hours 1 : 2 hrs (lecture) 7-9 hrs (self study) Estimated enrollment: 15
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Pre-Requisites None Other None Recommended prior knowledge and skills 3 : Upon entering this course, students should be able to: Discuss the operation of basic electrical circuit elements; Apply circuit analysis techniques including Kirchoffs Laws, Nodal and Loop analysis, AC Steady-state analysis techniques to describe and explain the operation of basic electrical circuits; Apply complex number theory to solve basic related problems (Indicative content includes application of phasors to solve basic electrical circuits); Apply vector algebra and vector calculus theory to solve basic related problems; (Indicative content includes: Orthogonal coordinate systems - Cartesian, cylindrical, spherical; Coordinate system transformations; Gradient of scalar field; Divergence & Curl of vector fields; Divergence and Stokes Theorems; Laplacian Operator; 1st order and 2nd order linear differential equations; Laplaces and Poissons equations) Use Fourier, Laplace, Z-Transform, Fourier Series for signal analysis;
1 Estimate includes teaching time, study time, and student preparation time for classes and labs. 2 Include any Co-requisites, Post-requisites, or Forbidden course combinations with respective code (C/P/F). 3 Lecturers can state course input requirements in terms of student behaviours (See Blooms Taxonomy Appendix). Course Outline 2
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Office Office Hours Dr. Sean Rocke Lecturer sean.rocke@sta.uwi.edu (868)662- 2002 Ext.85468 344Block 1 Engineering Mon 4- 5pm 2 COURSE OVERVIEW 2.1 Course Description In this course, we shall analyze and design basic transceiver systems and antenna systems employed in wireless communication systems. We will step through those functional elements that comprise the wireless communications link, with focus upon the transceiver front-end, the propagation channel and the antenna itself. Traditional analytical techniques will be complimented with computer-aided tools for both the analysis and design of transceiver systems and antenna systems. These will aid in reinforcing the understanding the concepts presented and provide a basis for investigating performance of these systems. The theoretical approach will be enhanced with coverage of practical issues such as performance measurement, EMC, and RF safety. Contemporary and emerging standards and technologies involving antennas will be investigated through examination of the role of transceiver and antenna systems and processing techniques. The course will be assessed through 100% coursework, comprising of various problem-based analysis and design activities which draw upon the concepts introduced in the course.
2.2 Course Rationale This course provides a learning environment whereby students can apply acquired knowledge of electromagnetic field theory, circuit theory and mobile signal processing techniques to the analysis and design of wireless communication systems. This course addresses the application of mathematical tools and techniques, to the analysis and design of basic wireless communication systems and sub-systems. The course also provides experiential development in the use of computer-aided analysis tools, specifically to model the behavior of, and describe the performance of these systems. By extension, the course will also provide students with the appreciation of these techniques, and the possibility of expanding and adapting these techniques, or acquiring new techniques for the analysis of more complex real-life systems and sub-systems. Through ECNG 6706 students would also gain an appreciation of many issues surrounding applications of EM theory to solve everyday problems. These would change from cohort to cohort, and may include issues such as appreciation of relevant safety and health standards, spectrum management, mobile signal processing techniques, as well as emerging technologies in wireless communication systems.
2.3 Course Aims The aims of ECNG 6706 are to: 1. Equip students with the knowledge, understanding, and tools necessary to apply conventional EM field theory, circuit theory, signal processing and analytical techniques to the modeling, analysis and design of wireless communication systems and sub-systems; Course Outline 3
2. Provide students with an appreciation of the application of computer-aided analysis and design tools to model, analyze, and explain the behaviour of wireless communication systems and subsystems; 3. To allow students to readily apply the theoretical concepts to relevant real-world applications of electromagnetic fields; 4. Sensitize students to technical and non-technical issues surrounding applications that apply electromagnetic concepts in the design and implementation of engineering solutions to everyday problems; 5. Prepare students for research and further graduate work in the field of wireless communications.
2.4 Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of ECNG 6706, students will be able to: Cognitive Level 1. Employ knowledge of the basic structure of a wireless communication system for system analysis; Application/Analysis 2. Employ knowledge of practical considerations, such as spectrum management, EMC, and RF safety standards, for wireless communication system design, implementation and operation; Application/Analysis 3. Employ knowledge of various wireless propagation models for use in wireless system analysis and design; Application/Analysis 4. Design and evaluate transceiver and antenna systems, taking account of key performance indicators. Synthesis/Evaluation
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2.5 Programme-to-Course Learning Outcomes
The indicated MASc ECE Programme LOs are satisfied by Course LOs 1 2 3 4 5 6 (A) Technology Application Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology A1. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant developments
A2. Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology and continuous improvement systems
(B) Engineering Solutions Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems B1. Identify potential projects and opportunities B2. Conduct appropriate research, undertake design and development of engineering solutions
B3. Implement design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness (C) Leadership Provide technical and commercial leadership C1. Plan for effective project implementation C2. Plan, budget, organize, direct and control tasks people and resources C3. Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs C4. Bring about continuous improvements through quality management (D) Professional Conduct and Communication Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills D1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills D2. Present and discuss proposals D3. Demonstrate personal and social skills (E) Social, Professional and Environmental Consciousness Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to society, the profession and the environment E1. Comply with relevant codes of conduct E2. Manage and apply safe systems of work E3. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development
E4. Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice
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3 COURSE ASSESSMENT 3.1 Breakdown of Assessment Artefacts Element Required to pass course Total Weight % No. of Assessment Artefacts
Final Examination No 0 % 0 Practical/Lab Based Coursework No 0 % 0 Other Coursework Yes 100 % 3 TOTAL 100% 3.2 Linkage of Assessment Artefacts to Course Learning Outcomes Assessment Artefact Course LOs Covered Weight % Details (e.g. type - written, oral, practical; duration) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 CW 1 40% Learning Portfolio (6 homework exercises) CW 2 30% Research Paper CW 3 30% Design Project In-Course exam N/A 1hr 2 hr 3hr Final exam N/A 1hr 2 hr 3hr
Coursework 1 submissions comprise of the homework submissions. While the above represents the nominal targeted delivery schedule, the actual schedule and homework may vary somewhat following needs assessment and subsequent discussions with the class.
4 Activities are also considered to be learning resources, but are separated for clarity. Week Date (d/m/y) Topics Other Activities 4
5 RESOURCES 5.1 Required Readings Gu, Q., 2005, RF System Design of Transceivers for Wireless Communications. Springer. (available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt) Saunders, S. & Aragon-Zavala, A. 2007 Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communication Systems. John Wiley.
5.2 Recommended Readings Tasic, A., Serdijn, W.A. and Long, J. R., 2006, Adaptive Low-Power Circuits for Wireless Communications. Springer. (available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt) Frevert, R., Haase, J., Jancke, R., Knochel, U., Schwarz, P, Kakerow, R. and Darianian, M., 2005, Modeling and Simulation for RF System Design. Springer. (available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt) Gustrau, F. & Manteuffel, D., 2006, EM Modeling of Antennas and RF Components for Wireless Communication Systems. Springer-Verlag. (available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt) Seybold, J.S., 2005, Introduction to RF Propagation. John Wiley. Huang, Y. & Boyle, K., 2008, Antennas: from theory to practice. John Wiley. Balanis, C.A., 2005, Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, 3 rd Ed. John Wiley. Ulaby, F., Michielssen, E. and Ravaioli, U. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 6 th
Ed. Pearson. Christopoulos, C., 2007, Principles and Techniques of Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2 nd
Ed. Taylor and Francis. Fleisch, D., 2008, A Students Guide to Maxwells Equations. Cambridge University Press. Hayt, W.H., 2005, Engineering Electromagnetics, 7 th Ed. McGraw Hill Inc. Lonngren, K. E., Savov, S. V. and Jost, R.J., 2006, Fundamentals of Electromagnetics with MATLAB, 2 nd Ed. SciTech Publishing Inc. Schmit, R., 2002, Electromagnetics Explained: A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and High-Speed Electronics. Elsevier Newnes.
5.3 Other Resources 5
Course Notes, Lecture slides, and Resources for Group Activities will be made available on course website (http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu) Discussion Groups and other online tools will be used to facilitate learning activities during the course. These will be accessible through course website also. Computer-aided Analysis and Simulation Tools: o COMSOL Multiphysics (http://www.comsol.com/) o MATLAB (http://www.matlab.com) o FEKO Lite (https://www.feko.info/feko-product-info/feko-lite) o EZNec Antenna software (http://www.eznec.com/)
5 Include any other student resources required (e.g. software packages, hardware, etc.) Course Outline 8
6 STUDENT CONDUCT & COURSE DELIVERY Rules & Practices related to student conduct and course delivery appear in the relevant Student Program Handbook.