RF Electronics Design

Unit Code:HET517

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester	55 hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	HET316 Electromagnetic Waves & HET386 Analogue Electronics 2 (Prev. HET308 (unit no longer offer) )	Nil

Credit Points

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

12.5 Credit Points

1 Semester

55 hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

HET316 Electromagnetic Waves &

HET386 Analogue Electronics 2 (Prev. HET308 (unit no longer offer) )

Nil

Related Course/s:

An elective unit of study in the

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering),

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)/ Bachelor of Commerce,

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems),

Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Commerce,

Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering),

Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering).

Aims & Objectives:

This unit of study aims to:

Familiarise students with methods for the analysis and design of circuits at RF
Investigate some topical aspects of RF signal design
Develop an appreciation of the complexity involved in RF networks
Provide an insight into the behaviour of basic circuit devices at RF
Gain practical skills in software design tools
Develop an understanding of the building blocks of a wireless telecommunications system

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (36 hrs),
tutorials (9 hrs) and
Laboratories (10 hrs).

Assessment:

Examination (worth 70%) and
Labs (worth 30%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

Content:

Introduction to RF Design
Devices and Models
Matching Networks
Frequency Selective Circuits
Small Signal Amplifiers
Power Amplifiers
Oscillators
Modulation/Demodulation
Mixers Phase-Locked Loop PLL

References:

Farag, EN & Elmasry, MI, Mixed Signal VLSI Wireless, Kluwer, 2000.
Rohde, UL, Microwave and Wireless Synthesizers, Theory and Design, Wiley, 1997.
Sansen, W et al., Analog Circuit Design, Mixed A/D Circuit Sensor Interface Circuits and Communication Circuits, Kluwer, 1994.
See lecture notes for further references.