Introduction to Radio Frequency Engineering

The description of the module you find here.

• Real circuit devices
• Brief overview over Maxwell's equations, boundary conditions, wave equation, vector potential, Poynting vector, skin effect, plane wave
• Waves on transmission lines
• Smith chart, reflection of waves at load impedances, impedance transformation by transmission lines and other circuit elements
• Wave amplitudes, description of linear, time-invariant wave-based N-ports by scattering parameters, signal flow graphs
• Electronic noise
• Components like filters, couplers, amplifiers, mixers
• Basic terms of antenna technology
• Introduction into wave propagation

By successfully completing the course the participants shall be able to describe basic properties of important radio frequency components and to use their performance to design respective circuits. They will be able to apply basic methods for the analysis and the design of state-of-the-art RF circuits and systems.

Excerpt of the courseware

• Self-study with learning material that is offered on a learning platform (written material, videos, interactive exercises)
• Webinars (online-seminars)
• Possibility of thematic exchange in an online forum
• One day of on-campus attendance as a refresher course (online participation will be provided optionally)
• Oral exam (will usually take place at Ulm University)

After finishing your exam successfully you will get a certificate and a supplement, which will list the contents of the module and the competencies you have acquired. The supplement confirms you the equivalent of 3 credit points (European Credit Transfer System).

• Basics of electrical engineering
• Advanced mathematics (complex calculation, basics of vector analysis)
• Analogue circuits
• Signals and systems

The fee for participating in the module “Introduction to Radio Frequency Engineering” is 270 Euro.

It includes the use of all learning materials for the duration of the course, as well as the support by the Institute of Microwave Engineering at Ulm University. It also includes the possibility of taking the oral exam.