Applied Electromagnetics for High-Frequency Electronic Design Course

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive understanding of high-frequency integrated circuit (IC) design, covering concepts, modeling, and analysis of passive components, transmission lines, and antennas. Through lectures, tutorials, and hands-on exercises, students gain expertise in designing and simulating high-frequency ICs, addressing electromagnetic issues and applying them in wireless communication systems.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• High-frequency integrated circuit (IC) design concepts
• Design and modeling of MMIC and RFIC passive components
• Analysis and circuit-simulation of high-frequency IC problems
• Recognition of high-frequency IC design issues from electromagnetic (EM) perspectives

Course Structure:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Hands-on exercises
• Design and modeling project

Course Schedule:

• The course schedule is not provided in the given context.

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• Module 1: Introduction to High-Frequency IC Design
• Overview of high-frequency IC design
• EM fundamentals for high-frequency IC design
• Design and modeling of passive components
• Module 2: Transmission Lines
• Analysis and design of high-speed transmission lines
• Crosstalk and signal integrity
• Smith chart for impedance matching
• Module 4: Wave Guides
• Analysis and design of wave guides
• Applications of wave guides in MMIC and optoelectronics
• Module 5: Antennas