EET 401 - Field Theory and Microwaves

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Introduction to classical electromagnetics. Vectors and coordinate systems. Electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. Maxwell's equations. Theory and applications of transmission lines. Propagation of guided and unguided waves. Introduction to antennas. Use of vector network analysis and S parameters in microwave measurement and design. Prerequisites: EET 201 (Electronic Circuits), MATH 210 (Calculus II) Course Objectives (1) Perform three-dimensional vector analysis using the rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems (2) Apply the fundamental concepts of vector calculus including divergence, gradient, curl, path integration, surface integration, and volume integration in the solution of electromagnetics problems (3) Identify the experimental laws that form the basis of modern electromagnetic theory (4) Express Maxwell's equations succinctly using the notation of vector calculus (5) Solve electromagnetics problems and analyze electromagnetic devices using Maxwell's equations (6) Characterize wave propagation on transmission lines using time domain reflectometry and vector network analysis (7) Design, construct, and test a single-transistor microstrip amplifier using scattering (S) parameter techniques (8) Keep an accurate and complete laboratory notebook according to accepted industry practices

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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