Courses / Module

• Chart the development of radio around the turn of the 20th Century.
• Outline the different modes of propagation of radio waves in the atmosphere.
• Develop and apply LC matching algorithms to RF systems.
• Design a variety of oscillators for use at RF frequencies.
• Derive transfer functions for first- and second-order PLLs and describe where they are used.

• Planning Learning Activities equates to 3 Assignments.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• Penalties: Laboratories and class tests cannot be repeated, in general. Late submission of assignments will be subject to a penalty of 10% of the assessment grade for each day (or part thereof) overdue.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• 1 x 2 hour written examination (Autumn). The continuous assessment mark is carried forward as there is no facility for repeating the continuous assessment elements of the course.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes, On-campus

Course Text:

Lee, Thomas H., The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, (2nd ed.), Cambridge, 2003.

Reference Text:

Coleman, Christopher An Introduction to Radio Frequency Engineering, Cambridge, 2011.

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