The objectives of the course are:
¿ Consolidate the knowledge of electromagnetic circuit theory with a particular focus on its usage for the analysis and design of the most important micro- and millimeter-wave passive components;
¿ Analyze and design the electromagnetic part of some typical telecommunication systems working in the micro- and millimeter-wave regions.

Ability to design the main passive components found in radio systems and to critically analyze the performance of those commercially available.

Basics of guided electromagnetic wave propagation: transmission lines, waveguides.

¿ Design of passive micro- and millimeter-wave components such as: directional couplers, power dividers, polarization converters, resonators, filters, etc.
¿ Applications to radio links, radars, etc.

Examples of design and analysis of practical components using a CAD system.

Instructor¿s notes.
It may be also useful to consult:
¿ R.E. Collin, ¿Foundation for microwave engineering¿, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
¿ D.M. Pozar, ¿Microwave and RF design of wireless systems¿, John Wiley and Sons, 2001.
¿ J.S.G. Hong, M.J. Lancaster, ¿Microstrip filters for RF/microwave Applications¿, John Wiley and Sons, 2001.

The exam is based on the discussion of some assignments presented during the course.