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TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE
COURSE NAME
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INSTRUCTOR
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ECE 503
Transmission Media and Antenna Systems
4 units (3 units lecture, 1 unit laboratory)
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Samuel S. Sabile
Faculty Member, Electronics Engineering
Frenzel, L. E.(2009). Principles of Electronic Communication Systems.
Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Other Supplemental
Materials

Le Nguyen B. (2015). Optical Fiber Communication Systems with

MATLAB and Simulation (2nd ed.).
(2015). Telecommunication Networks Handbook
Solomon, M. (2015). Fundamentals of Communications and
Networking, (2nd ed.)
Kumar, S. (2014). Fiber Optic Communications Fundamentals and
Applications
Stutzman, W. (2013). Antenna theory and
design (3rd ed.). New
Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
Carr, J. (2012). Practical antenna handbook (5th ed.). New York, New
York: McGraw-Hill.
Visser, H. (2012). Antenna theory and applications. West Sussex, UK:
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION
a. Course Description
Introduce the students to different transmission media and antenna systems used in major
communications systems. The basic principles, analysis and design applications of transmission
media such as radio wave propagation, transmission lines, waveguides and optical fibers are given
emphasis. Also included in this course is the evaluation and analysis of theoretical antenna and
application of the different types of practical antennas in wave propagation. Design of different
antenna systems will be a required from the student. Finally, this course will also introduce the
students to the practical applications of the different transmission media and antenna system in the
various telecom and ICT infrastructures.
b. Prerequisites
ECE 302 (Electromagnetics)
Co-requisites
ECE 502(Digital Communications)
c.

Course Required

Classification
(Required/elective/
selected elective)
SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE
a. Course Objective
The course aims to let the students understand the different transmission media(wire, wireless, and
optical media) and antenna systems used in communications system; equip the students with the
practical know how and capability to design and conduct experiments in transmission lines,
waveguides, antenna system, an fiber optics, as well as to analyze and interpret data; and to provide

the students with the needed fundamental knowledge in the different applications of the various
transmission media used in telecommunications and ICT infrastructures.
b. Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1 Understand the theoretical parameters and the applications of the different transmission
media such as transmission line and radio wave propagation.
2 Illustrate propagation of signals in using radio propagation techniques, transmission lines,
waveguides in the fiber optics media.
3 Demonstrate the basic properties and characteristics of various types of antenna system and
the applications of each type of antenna.
4 Design an antenna system used for VHF and UHF applications.
5 Apply the different transmission media in designing telecom and ICT infrastructures.
c. Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
Students will be able to:
a. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve complex engineering
problems
b. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
c. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze, and interpret data, and synthesize
information to provide valid conclusions for investigating complex problems
d. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
in complex engineering activities
i. function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in
multidisciplinary setting
COURSE TOPICS
Prelim Period (Weeks 1-6)
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; Fundamental Properties of Electromagnetic Waves and
propagation; Propagation modes of Electromagnetic Waves.
III
Transmission Lines;Traveling and Standing waves in the transmission lines; Reflections
and Reflection coefficient calculation; Line impedance matching networks and SWR
Measurements in a transmission line; Application of Smith Chart in transmission line
impedance matching
Midterm Period (Weeks 7-12)
IV
Waveguides; Rectangular waveguides; Circular, elliptical and other microwave devices
such as microwave tubes and amplifiers, diodes, couplers and bends; Waveguide
coupling, matching and attenuation;
V
Fiber Optics; Optical Transmitters and Receivers and Detectors; Budget Links analysis
of fiber optic network;
VI
Antenna;Basic Concept Isotropic antenna, Effective Radiated Power and Power
Density, Received Power. Parameters of Pracitcal Antennas; Antenna Types; Dipoles,
Directionals and Non-directional Antenna, Narrowband and Broadband antenna;
Special Types of antenna and design of any type of antenna system
Final Period (Weeks 13-18)
VII
Basic Principles of Telephone Network and Infrastructures using wire and wireless
transmission media.
VIII Data and Voice, ICT and telecom infrastructures;
IX
Basic mobile phone (GSM) infrastructure with emphasis on wireless media.