Course: Modeling of Radio-frequency Systems

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Course title Modeling of Radio-frequency Systems
Course code KEP/MVFT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pánek David, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the theory of RF electromagnetic field. Overview of methods for solving electromagnetic field (Finite Difference method, Finite Element Method, Boundary Element Method, Finite Volume Method). Creating Geometry, Geometry import, creation of computer networks. Simplification of geometry, 2D problems, 3D problems. Solving field in the time domain and frequency domain. Sources of electromagnetic fields, near field, far field, boundary conditions, material properties. Calculation of S-parameters, impedances, far field. Modelling of antennas, microwave circuits, wave guides. Possibility of connection with electric circuits. Coupled problems - microwave heating.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
No particular prerequisites specified.
learning outcomes
Students understand the numerical methods and the theory of electromagnetic field in range which necessary for the simulation of selected problems. Students are able to create a model in the chosen software, solve problem and they know how to interpret the results. Students are aware of the possible sources of error in modeling and know ways how to prevent errors.
teaching methods
Lecture
Practicum
assessment methods
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Mayer, D. - Polák, J. Metody řešení elektrických a magnetických polí.. Praha : SNTL, 1983. ISBN 04-523-83.
  • Pozar M. David. Microwave Engineering. New York, 2011. ISBN 978-0470631553.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Electrical Engineering Study plan (Version): Commercial Electrical Engineering (16) Category: Electrical engineering, telecommunication and IT - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter