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

Alireza Saberkari

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, Master of Science in Engineering, Chinese 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Chinese (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Chinese (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, French 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, French (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, French (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, German 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, German (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, German (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Japanese 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Japanese (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Japanese (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Spanish 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Spanish (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYI Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, Master of Science in Engineering, Spanish (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Communication) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CYYY Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6CDDD Computer Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (Electronics) 8 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla E
6MELE Electronics Engineering, Master's Programme (Analogue/Digital and RF IC Design) 2 (Spring 2022) 1 2 English Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
  • Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International
  • 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 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

Other 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 a manner where both men's and women's experience and knowledge are made visible and developed. 

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.  

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

Department

Institutionen för systemteknik

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
LAB1
PRA1
Circuit design, Fourier analysis
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
LAB1
PRA1
Radio electronics
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
PRA1
Performance analysis and optimization
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
X
PRA1
Mathematical calculation of radio parameters
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
Limitation from physics and engineering
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
PRA1
Simulations of radio transceivers.
2.3 System thinking
X
PRA1
Today's wireless communication systems
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
PRA1
Analytical and design thinking
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
PRA1

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork

                            
3.2 Communications
X
PRA1
Written project report
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X
LAB1
PRA1
Course language is English
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
Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system
4.4 Designing
X
PRA1
Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system
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
Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X
PRA1
Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
PRA1
Estimation/calculation of a radio transceiver system

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