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Radio Frequency Transceiver Design, 6 credits
Konstruktion av radiotransceivers, 6 hp
TSEK38
Main field of study
Electrical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Saghi ForouhiDirector of studies or equivalent
Anders NilssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 hRecommended self-study hours: 108 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
The course syllabus is preliminary
Main field of study
Electrical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1FCourse offered for
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
- Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
- Master's Programme in Electronics Engineering
Prerequisites
Background in RF electronics, integrated circuits and communication theory.Intended learning outcomes
The course gives students practical knowledge of the system design of radio frequency circuits for wireless communication. Students learn systematic design methods for receivers and transmitters used in wireless communication systems, such as 3G, 4G, WLAN and Bluetooth. Several aspects at the system level are presented, which requires basic knowledge of radioelectronics circuits. The aim of the course is that the student should learn the design principles of radio frequency systems for current radio standards and existing physical constraints. After the end of the course, the student is expected to:
- analyze radio system and its physical layer (PHY) given specifications from different radio standards,
- transform the system specification to performance requirements for radio circuits for different architectures,
- verify an RF front-end for the required performance using professional software tools.
Course content
Basic radio system design.
Design trade-offs for various radio architectures like superheterodyne, Low-IF, Zero-IF/direct conversion.
Analysis and design of receiver and transmitter systems. Noise analysis, EVM, AGC design, frequency planning, …
Radio circuits and base band issues. Performance evaluation.
Project and design work with professional tools.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, laboratory work, seminars, and project assignment.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 2 credits | U, G |
| PRA1 | Project Work | 4 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ”Fail” or ”Pass”.
Grades
Two grade scale, older version, U, GOther information
About teaching and examination language
The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows:
- If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.
- If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.
- If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.
Other
The course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.
The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point.
The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included.
Department
Institutionen för systemteknikCourse literature
Books
- Gu, Qizheng, (2005) RF system design of transceivers for wireless communications New York : Springer, c2005
ISBN: 0387241612, 0387241620, 9780387241616
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 2 credits | U, G |
| PRA1 | Project Work | 4 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ”Fail” or ”Pass”.
Plagiarism
For examinations that involve the writing of reports, in cases in which it can be assumed that the student has had access to other sources (such as during project work, writing essays, etc.), the material submitted must be prepared in accordance with principles for acceptable practice when referring to sources (references or quotations for which the source is specified) when the text, images, ideas, data, etc. of other people are used. It is also to be made clear whether the author has reused his or her own text, images, ideas, data, etc. from previous examinations, such as degree projects, project reports, etc. (this is sometimes known as “self-plagiarism”).
A failure to specify such sources may be regarded as attempted deception during examination.
Attempts to cheat
In the event of a suspected attempt by a student to cheat during an examination, or when study performance is to be assessed as specified in Chapter 10 of the Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to report this to the disciplinary board of the university. Possible consequences for the student are suspension from study and a formal warning. More information is available at Cheating, deception and plagiarism.
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Books
Gu, Qizheng, (2005) RF system design of transceivers for wireless communications New York : Springer, c2005
ISBN: 0387241612, 0387241620, 9780387241616
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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LAB1
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Circuit design, Fourier analysis |
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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LAB1
PRA1
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Radio electronics |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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PRA1
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Performance analysis and optimization |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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PRA1
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Mathematical calculation of radio parameters |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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PRA1
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Limitation from physics and engineering |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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Simulations of radio transceivers. |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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PRA1
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Today's wireless communication systems |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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PRA1
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Analytical and design thinking |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
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| 3.2 Communications |
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PRA1
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Written project report |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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LAB1
PRA1
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Course language is English |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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PRA1
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Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system |
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| 4.4 Designing |
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PRA1
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Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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PRA1
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Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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PRA1
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Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system |
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