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ECE 505/ COMEC513L1 TRANSMISSION MEDIA AND ANTENNA SYSTEMS 4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory) 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory Alexa Ray Fernando Miller, G. (2008). Modern Electronic Communication. (5th ed). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. Blake, R. (2002). Electronic Communication System (2nd ed). New York: Delmar Thomson Learning Inc. Frenzel, L. (2008). Communications Electronics (3rd ed). Singapore: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. Barue, G. (2008). Microwave Engineering: Land and Space. New York: Wiley.

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION a. Course Description Introduces students to different transmission media and antenna systems used in major communications systems. The operation, analysis and design of major transmission media such as transmission lines, waveguides and optical fibers are given emphasis. Mechanisms by which radio waves propagate over the air and the way they are launched using antenna are described. Operations and design of different antenna systems are investigated. ECE 302 ELECTROMAGNETICS b. Prerequisites ECE 503 DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS NONE Co-requisites c. Course Classification Required (Required/elective/ selected elective) SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE a. Course Objective The course aims to: 1. Provide students the theoretical background in the analysis and interpretation of the behavior of transmission lines, waveguides and optical fiber 2. Equip students with the capability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 3. Provide students with the needed knowledge and skills in designing and testing an antenna system suitable for certain applications. b. Course Outcomes By the end of the course, the students will be able to: 1. Describe the types of transmission lines and calculate line constants. 2. Explain propagation of signals along waveguides and optical fibers. 3. Differentiate the types of radio wave propagation and be familiar with their applications. 4. Understand the principle and characteristics of the different types of antennas as well as the methodology in the design. 5. Understand the principle and characteristics of antennas, the different types as well as the

methodology in the design of each. 6. Design a wideband antenna (VHF and UHF). c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course Students will be able to: a. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; k. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to ones own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. COURSE TOPICS Prelim Period (Weeks 16) I. Introduction; TIP Vision and Mission; TIP Graduate Attributes/ Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes; Program Educational Objectives/Student Outcomes; Course Objectives/Course Intended Learning Outcomes; Course Policies. II. Electromagnetic Radiation; Fundamentals of Electromagnetic Waves; Effects of the Environment; Propagation of Waves. III. Transmission Lines; Distributed constants; Traveling waves of transmission lines; The AC steady-state and transmission with and without reflections; Constants of two conductor lines; Lines with reflections; Measurements and impedance matching of transmission lines. Midterm Period (Weeks 712) IV. Waveguides; Waveguide Theory; Rectangular waveguides; Circular and other waveguides; Waveguide coupling, matching and attenuation. V. Fiber Optics; Overview of optical fiber communications; Structures, wave guiding and fabrication; Optical Sources and Detectors; Budget Links. Final Period (Weeks 1318) VI. Antenna; Basic Concept; Parameters of Antennas; Linear wire antennas, Loop antennas, Antenna arrays VII. Antenna Types; Broadband dipoles, Traveling wave and Broadband antennas; Horn, Microstrip, Reflector and Smart antennas.