Radio Frequency Transceiver Design, 6 credits

Konstruktion av radiotransceivers, 6 hp

TSEK38

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Ted Johansson

Director of studies or equivalent

Mikael Olofsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
Recommended self-study hours: 108 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MELE Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme (Analogue/Digital and RF IC Design) 2 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C
6CITE Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering 8 (Spring 2019) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Master's Programme in Electronics Engineering
  • Computer Science and Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
  • Information Technology, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
  • Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in 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 recipients 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 adio 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 and design trade-offs for various radio architectures. Analysis and design of receiver and transmitter systems. Radio circuits and baseband issues. Performance evaluation. Project and design work with professional tools.

Teaching and working methods

Lectures, laboratory work, seminars, and project assignment.

Examination

LAB1Laboratory work2 creditsU, G
PRA1Project Work4 creditsU, G
Grades are given as ”Fail” or ”Pass”.

Grades

Two grade scale, older version, U, G

Department

Institutionen för systemteknik

Director of Studies or equivalent

Mikael Olofsson

Examiner

Ted Johansson

Course website and other links

http://www.ek.isy.liu.se/courses/tsek38

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 52 h
Recommended self-study hours: 108 h

Course 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”.

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

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
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
PRA1

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
PRA1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
PRA1

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
PRA1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
PRA1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
PRA1

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
PRA1

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X
PRA1

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
LAB1

                            
3.2 Communications
X
LAB1

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
LAB1

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
X
PRA1

                            
4.4 Designing
X
PRA1

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
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

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
X
PRA1

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X
PRA1

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
PRA1