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227-0457-00L 4 Credits

Highfrequency and Microwave Electronics I

Hochfrequenz- und Mikrowellenelektronik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Werner Bächtold
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:53:08

Objective

Knowledge of the properties and applications of basic linear and nonlinear microwave electronic devices and circuits

Content

Linear microstrip devices: matching circuits, couplers, resonators and filters. Properties of Schottky, PIN, and varaktor diodes and their application as mixers, detectors, switches and frequency multipliers in hybrid and monolithic integrated circuits. Introduction to noise properties of active devices. Computer aided design of linear microwave circuits.

Resources

Lecture Notes

W. Bächtold "Mikrowellentechnik", Vieweg uni-script, 1999.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Hochfrequenz- und Mikrowellenelektronik I
  • Wed 13:15-15:00 (ETZ E 9)
2 h weekly
exercise Hochfrequenz- und Mikrowellenelektronik I
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (ETZ E 9)
2 h weekly

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