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227-0456-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET

High Frequency and Microwave Electronics I

Hochfrequenz- und Mikrowellenelektronik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Colombo Bolognesi
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:40

Abstract

Understanding of basic building blocks of microwave electronics technology, with a focus on active semiconductor devices.

Objective

Understanding the fundamentals of microwave electronics technology, with emphasis on active components.

Content

Introduction, microstrip transmission lines, matching, semiconductors, pn-junction, noise, PIN-diode and applications, Schottky diodes and detectors, bipolar transistors and heterojunction bipolar transistors, MESFET physics and properties, high-electron mobility transistors, microwave amplifiers.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script: Mikrowellentechnik and Mikrowellenelektronik, by Werner Bächtold(In German).

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Evaluation: two written examinations, one midterm exam + one final exam at the end of the semester

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Hochfrequenz- und Mikrowellenelektronik I
  • Mon 09:15-13:00 (ETZ F 91)
4 h weekly

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