module specification

This module introduces students to broadband systems and technologies. It provides an understanding and knowledge in the principles and applications of such systems, their operations and design requirements. The module develops analytical and design knowledge and provides experience of team working through a group work.

Level 5 – completed CT5002 or CT5051

• Microwave systems: The microwave spectrum, applications and the role of microwaves in modern broadband communications systems, microwave circuit analysis, antennas and components for high frequency wireless systems.
• Radio propagation characteristics: atmospheric absorption, diffraction, reflection, fading effects,
• • Line-of-sight links: planning, regulations/frequency plans; site selection; energy budget-path analysis, noise calculations; fade margins; Comparison of analogue and digital links.
• • Radar Systems: Origin, history, applications of radar, principles of basic pulse, FMCW and Doppler radar systems; regulatory bodies and frequency allocation. Radar equation, prediction of maximum range, minimum detectable signal, probability of detection and false alarm.

Students will be expected to carry out independent background study to familiarise themselves with the platforms and tools that will be used during the module. The module includes online learning material via Weblearn (VLE), face-to-face delivery of content, teaching/tutorial and assessment activities, student support and feedback.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key features/characteristics and applications of modern broadband systems, their operations and design requirements including the key components constituting these systems.
LO2. Evaluate components of broadband systems in terms of quality and trade-offs using analytical tools and modelling techniques,
LO3. Discuss through design and analysis the key factors affecting the performance of a typical broadband systems with due consideration to system specifications and other relevant factors in the planning and design of such systems.
LO4. Use appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model the systems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
LO5. Select and evaluate appropriate technical literature in the implementation of broadband systems with consideration of health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
LO6. Apply appropriate concepts and principles to analyse and critically evaluate the performance of such systems individually as well as being an effective member of a team. This will include consideration of health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.

The theoretical components of this module are delivered through a series of lectures supported by problem classes, tutorials, directed independent learning, and e-learning/blended learning to promote learning outcomes LO1-LO3. The practical aspects are covered in a laboratory programme, where students are required to design, optimise and critically analyse the performance of microwave and fibre-optic systems to promote learning outcome LO4-LO6. Students work in small groups, maintain a record of their work in a logbook and use this to produce a technical report based on their practical work. All supporting material on the module (lectures/ tutorials/ assignments/ recordings) is available to students on Weblearn (VLE). This site is continuously updated with guidelines and additional lecture support material throughout the year. Rapid feedback will be provided within two weeks of submission of coursework so that students can gauge their knowledge and understanding. The module is concluded with closed-book end of module 2-hour unseen examination (summative assessment), which is used to assess LO1-LO3

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Textbooks:
[1] Pozar (2021), Microwave Engineering, Wiley ISBN: 978-1-119-77062-6
[2] Pozar  (2011), Microwave and RF Design of Wireless Systems, Wiley ISBN: 978-1-118-29813-8
[3] Kyung-Whan Yeon (2015), Microwave Circuit Design: A Practical Approach Using ADS, ISBN-10: 0134086783
[4] Otto Strobel (2016), Optical and Microwave Technologies for Telecommunication Networks, ISBN: 978-1-119-97190-0
[5] Frank Gustrau (2012), RF and Microwave Engineering: Fundamentals of Wireless Communications, ISBN: 978-1-119-95171-1
[6] G Kizer (2013), Digital Microwave Communication: Engineering Point-to-Point Microwave Systems, Wiley-IEEE Press, ISBN: 978-0-470-12534-2
[7] Kai Chang (2004), RF and Microwave Wireless Systems, ISBN: 978-0-471-46387-0
[8] R. Sorrentino, Giovanni Bianchi (2010), Microwave and RF Engineering, ISBN: 978-0-470-75862-5
[9] Kingsley & Quegan (1992), Understanding Radar Systems, McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07-707426-2
[10] Skolnik (2000), Introduction to Radar Systems, McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07-118189-X

Journals:
IEEE Transaction on Microwave, Theory & Techniques
IEEE Optical Communications
Journal of Communications and Networks
IEEE Communications Magazine
IEEE Transactions on Communications
IET Communications

Websites: IEEE xplore