Advanced Electronics and Communication Technology (English) with thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

ECE560

Course Name:

RF Circuit Design

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
		3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi DİDEM KIVANÇ TÜRELİ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course introduce the principles, analysis, and design of CMOS Radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits for wireless communication systems. Besides system level design considerations for RFIC, this course also present rule-of-thumbs in designing RF main blocks such as Low-Noise-Amplifier (LNA), mixer, Voltage-Controlled-Oscillator (VCO), and Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL). Students are supposed to understand architectures of RF system and master the keypoint of designing RF circuits. They are also required to design circuits and do simulation with Cadence SpectreRF during lab time. By taking this course, students can make good preparations for their research in relevant areas.

Course Content:

RFIC System Overview, Low Noise Amplifiers, Mixers, Voltage-Controlled-Oscillators, Phase-Locked-Loop, Power Amplifiers

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) An ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, science, and engineering
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical and computer engineering practice
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic Concepts in RF Design	None
2)	Scattering Parameters	None
3)	modern IC technologies (SiGe, CMOS), fundamental limitation of speed of transistors	None
4)	Physics of Noise	None
5)	Transceiver Architectures: Heterodyne/Direct Conversion Receivers	None
6)	Transceiver Architectures: Low-IF Receivers, Heterodyne Transmitters	None
7)	: Impedance Matching, RF Filters	None
8)	Low Noise Amplifiers	None
9)	Passive Mixers	None
10)	Active Mixers	None
11)	RF Passive Components	None
12)	Oscillators: Basic Principles, Cross-Coupled, VCO	None
13)	Silicon-based receivers, Layout consideration, Packaging Issues	None
14)	PLL	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	RF Microelectronics, 2nd Edition, by Behzad Razavi, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0137134731
References:	RF Microelectronics, 2nd Edition, by Behzad Razavi, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 978-0137134731

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) By carrying out scientific research in their field, graduates evaluate and interpret deeply and broadly, their findings and apply their findings.
2) Graduates have extensive knowledge about current techniques and methods applied in engineering and their limitations.
3) Graduates can complet and implement knowledge using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; can use the information of different disciplines together.
4) Graduates are aware of new and evolving practices of their profession, examinining new knowledge and learning as necessary
5) Graduates can define and formulate problems related to the field, develop methods to solve them and apply innovative methods in solutions.
6) Graduates develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and develop innovative / alternative solutions in their designs.
7) Graduates design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and investigate the complex problems encountered in this process.
8) Lead in multidisciplinary teams, develop solution approaches in complex situations, work independently and take responsibility.
9) A foreign language communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10) Transfers the processes and outcomes of their work in a systematic and explicit manner, either written or verbally, in the national or international contexts of that area.
11) Recognize the social, environmental, health, safety, legal aspects of engineering applications, as well as project management and business life practices, and are aware of the limitations they place on engineering applications.
12) Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, announcement of data and in all professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	By carrying out scientific research in their field, graduates evaluate and interpret deeply and broadly, their findings and apply their findings.
2)	Graduates have extensive knowledge about current techniques and methods applied in engineering and their limitations.
3)	Graduates can complet and implement knowledge using scientific methods using limited or incomplete data; can use the information of different disciplines together.
4)	Graduates are aware of new and evolving practices of their profession, examinining new knowledge and learning as necessary
5)	Graduates can define and formulate problems related to the field, develop methods to solve them and apply innovative methods in solutions.
6)	Graduates develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex systems or processes and develop innovative / alternative solutions in their designs.
7)	Graduates design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and investigate the complex problems encountered in this process.
8)	Lead in multidisciplinary teams, develop solution approaches in complex situations, work independently and take responsibility.
9)	A foreign language communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
10)	Transfers the processes and outcomes of their work in a systematic and explicit manner, either written or verbally, in the national or international contexts of that area.
11)	Recognize the social, environmental, health, safety, legal aspects of engineering applications, as well as project management and business life practices, and are aware of the limitations they place on engineering applications.
12)	Consider social, scientific and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, announcement of data and in all professional activities.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	42	% 0
Project	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Project	1	24	24
Homework Assignments	2	16	32
Midterms	1	16	16
Final	1	24	24
Total Workload			138