Design of High-Frequency Circuits

• Introduction: spectrums, ranges, electrical dimensions, technologies. 
• RF systems: WLAN, GSM, GPS, Sensors, RF Biomedical systems, research equipment (NMR), common RF modules. 
• Introduction to the basic theory: waves, lines, abstract models, S and X parameters, impedance and admittance matrices, ABCD matrix, Smith chart, tuning, modelling, CAD tools, RF simulations. 
• Design of RF modules: Modelling, CADENCE environment, simulations, design of passive and active RF circuits. 
• Basics of electromagnetic compatibility: Introduction, suppressing EMC emission, protection against EMC interference, EMC compatibility, CAD tools. 

Understanding and the specific RF elements, RF circuits and RF systems usage and specific methods of analysis, synthesis, and design using CAD tools. In addition, the students will be able to analyze and use the basic HF circuits and systems characteristics and the basic concepts of Electromagnetic compatibility. 

Lectures and laboratory work composed of two parts: the use of CAD tools for design of RF circuits.