UE C9SRT-A - RF and millimetre circuits

Level of knowledge :

N1: beginner
N2: intermediate
N3: confirmed
N4: expert

The knowledge expected at the end of the course

Know the parameters of RF circuits for specific applications: (C4, N3)
Know how to design and dimension RF circuits for specific applications: (C4, N3), (C6, N3)
Acquire measurement methodologies for RF circuits: (C5, N3), (C8, N3)

Learning outcomes in terms of abilities, skills and attitudes expected at the end of UE

Know the fundamental parameters of power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, mixers and frequency synthesizers for RF and millimeter-wave applications: (C4, N3), (C6, N3)
Know the three main families of antennas, their specific characteristics, their field of use, with application examples: (C4, N3), (C6, N3)
Handle measurement equipment specific to RF circuits (vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, NF measurement): (C5, N3), (C8, N3)
Designing an integrated LNA (Cadence simulations): (C4, N3), (C7, N3), (C8, N3)
Designing a PA (ADS simulations, realization, measurements): (C4, N3), (C5, N3), (C7, N3), (C8, N3)