RF Integrated Circuit Design
EERF 6330
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Introduction to RF and wireless systems; basic concepts of RF design: linearity, distortion, (P1dB, IIP3), sensitivity, noise figure; RF passives: Q-factors, impedance transformation, matching network; transceiver architectures: Receivers - Heterodyne, direct down-conversion, image reject receivers, direct conversion transmitter, two-step transmitter; low noise amplifier design; mixer design; oscillator design; basic architectures of power amplifiers. Industry-standard CAD tools will be used for design projects. 3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: EE 4340.
Offering Frequency: Each year
Grades: 163
Median GPA: B+
Mean GPA: 3.250