GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (GTU)#
Competency-focused Outcome-based Green Curriculum-2021 (COGC-2021) Semester -V#
Course Title: Microwave and Radar Communication#
(Course Code: 4351103)
| Diploma programme in which this course is offered | Semester in which offered |
|---|---|
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5 th Semester |
1. RATIONALE#
The knowledge of microwave devices is essential for electronics and communication engineering diploma holders and they need to assimilate it in order to maintain Microwave devices used in Telecommunication Industry. Hence, the basic knowledge of microwave signal generation, propagation, amplification and measurement is vital. This course has been designed so that the diploma engineer can achieve skills to maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication industry.
2. COMPETENCY#
The course content should be taught and implemented with the aim to develop different types of skills so that students are able to acquire following competency:
- Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field.
3. COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)#
The theory should be taught and practical should be carried out in such a manner that students are able to acquire different learning outcomes in cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain to demonstrate following course outcomes.
- Distinguish Electromagnetic wave propagation through reflections from voltage and Current transmission.
- Analyze performance of microwave components from field point of view.
- Maintain microwave components and Set up of microwave bench for optimum Operation.
- Maintain microwave semiconductor devices used to realized amplifiers and Oscillators.
- Maintain SONAR and RADAR systems as microwave application.
4. TEACHING AND EXAMINATION SCHEME#
| Teaching Scheme | Teaching Scheme | Teaching Scheme | Total Credits | Examination Scheme | Examination Scheme | Examination Scheme | Examination Scheme | Examination Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In Hours) | (In Hours) | (In Hours) | (L+T+P/2) | Theory Marks | Theory Marks | Practical Marks | Practical Marks | Total |
| L | T | P | C | CA | ESE | CA | ESE | Marks |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 30* | 70 | 25 | 25 | 150 |
(*): Out of 30 marks under the theory CA, 10 marks are for assessment of the micro-project to facilitate integration of COs and the remaining 20 marks is the average of 2 tests to be taken during the semester for the assessing the attainment of the cognitive domain UOs required for the attainment of the COs .
Legends: L -Lecture; T - Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P -Practical; C - Credit, CA -Continuous Assessment; ESE -End Semester Examination.
Note: It is the responsibility of the institute heads that marks for PA of theory & ESE and PA of practical for each student are entered online into the GTU Portal at the end of each semester within the dates specified by GTU .
5. SUGGESTED PRACTICAL EXERCISES#
Following practical outcomes (PROs) are the sub-components of the Course Outcomes (Cos). Some of the PROs marked ‘*’ are compulsory, as they are crucial for that particular CO at the ‘Precision Level’ of Dave’s Taxonomy related to ‘Psychomotor Domain’.
| Sr. No. | Practical Outcomes (PROs) | Unit No. | Approx. Hrs. Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measure open circuit & short circuit parameters for the given length of Transmission line. | 1 | 02 |
| 2 | Measure VSWR & reflection coefficient for given length of transmission line. | 1 | 02 |
| 3 | Set the microwave bench for optimum frequency operation. | 2 | 02* |
| 4 | Measure the voltage maxima and minima on slotted waveguide and calculate free space, cut off and guided wavelength. | 2 | 02* |
| 5 | Identify various microwave components in the microwave circuit.(PART-1) | 2 | 02* |
| 6 | Identify various microwave components in the microwave circuit.(PART-2) | 2 | 02* |
| 7 | Determine the directivity, insertion loss , and coupling factor for a given directional coupler. | 2 | 02* |
| 8 | Determine the isolation factor for a given isolator. | 2 | 02* |
| 9 | Determine the coupling factor and, insertion loss, for a given circulator. | 2 | 02* |
| 10 | Calibrate the given variable attenuator. | 2 | 02* |
| 11 | Measure microwave frequency using the given (direct and /or indirect) frequency meter. | 3 | 02* |
| 12 | Measure VSWR for given microwave loads. | 3 | 02* |
| 13 | Measure attenuation of given attenuator. | 3 | 02* |
| 14 | Test different controls and functions of GUNN / KLYSTRON power supply. | 4 | 02* |
| Minimum 14 Practical Exercises | 28 |
Note#
- i. More Practical Exercises can be designed and offered by the respective course teacher to develop the industry relevant skills/outcomes to match the CO s. The above table is only a suggestive list .
The following are some sample ‘Process’ and ‘Product’ related skills (more may be added/deleted depending on the course) that occur in the above listed Practical Exercises of this course required which are embedded in the COs and ultimately the competency.
| SR. No. | Sample Performance Indicators for the PROs | Weightage in % |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare The experimental setup. | 20 |
| 2 | Operate the equipment setup or circuit. | 30 |
| 3 | Follow safe practices measures. | 10 |
| 4 | Record observations correctly. | 30 |
| 5 | Interpret the result and conclude. | 10 |
| Total | Total | 100 |
7. MAJOR EQUIPMENT/ INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED#
These major equipment with broad specifications for the PrOs is a guide to procure them by the administrators to user in uniformity of practical’s in all institutions across the state.
| Sr. No. | Equipment Name with Broad Specifications | PRO. No. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSWR meter Resonated at 01 KHZ | ALL |
| 2 | Microwave bench. | ALL |
| 3 | GUNN / KLYSTRON power supply ‘X’ band. | ALL |
| 4 | Various Microwave ‘X’ band components. | ALL |
| 5 | Microwave accessories BNC to BNC cables, Main Chords | ALL |
8. AFFECTIVE DOMAIN OUTCOMES#
The following sample Affective Domain Outcomes (ADOs) are embedded in many of the above-mentioned COs and PRO s. More could be added to fulfill the development of this course competency.
- a) Work as a leader/a team member.
- b) Follow safety practices while using electrical, electronics, pneumatic instruments and tools.
The ADOs are best developed through the laboratory/field based exercises. Moreover, the level of achievement of the ADOs according to Krathwohl’s ‘Affective Domain Taxonomy’ should gradually increase as planned below:
i. ‘Valuing Level’ in 1 st year
ii. ‘Organization Level’ in 2 nd year.
iii. ‘Characterization Level’ in 3 rd year.
8. UNDERPINNING THEORY#
The major underpinning theory is given below based on the higher level UOs of Revised Bloom’s taxonomy that are formulated for development of the COs and competency. If required, more such UOs could be included by the course teacher to focus on attainment of COs and competency.
| Unit | Major Learning Outcomes | Topics and Sub-topics |
|---|---|---|
| Unit - I. Transmission lines and Microwaves | 1a. Describe EM wave frequency bands and spectrum. 1b. State the strengths and limitations of microwave communication. | 1.1 Microwaves: frequency band, EM waves, General applications of microwaves. |
| 1c. Explain the equivalent circuit of a two wire transmission line. 1d. Obtain the general equation for a two wire transmission line. 1e.State characteristics of lossless transmission line. 1f. Explain impedance matching using stub. 1g. Using design equations solve examples of single stub | 1.2 Transmission lines: Parameters, general line equation, lossless line, λ/4 line, standing waves , VSWR, reflection coefficient ,stub matching (single and double) , skin effect. | |
| Unit- II Microwave Propagation and Components | matching. 2a. Describe propagation of microwaves through waveguide and explain cutoff wavelength. 2b.Differentiate between transmission line and waveguide. 2c.Calculate cut off wavelength, group and phase velocities, characteristics wave impedance of any waveguide parameters. | 2.1 Waveguides: Wave propagation through guided medium, reflections of waves. |
| 2d. Distinguish the following: cut off wavelength, group and phase velocities, characteristics wave impedance, TE, TM modes, S Parameters. | 2.2 Rectangular waveguide : structure , cut off wavelength , group and phase velocities, characteristic wave impedance , TE ,TM modes , field patterns , examples, S Parameters basics. | |
|---|---|---|
| 2e. Compare the working of rectangular waveguide and circular waveguide. | 2.3 Circular waveguide: structure, cut off wavelength, modes, examples, comparison with rectangular waveguide. | |
| 2f.State applications of following microwave components: Tees, hybrid ring , directional coupler , Duplexer , isolator ,circulator , cavity resonators. 2g. Differentiate E-Plane Tee, H-Plane Tee and magic Tee. 2h. Explain the working of directional coupler, isolator and circulator with sketches. 2i. Explain working of cavity resonators with sketches. | 2.4 Microwave Components: Tees, hybrid ring , directional coupler , Duplexer , isolator , circulator , cavity resonators. | |
| 2j. Describe working of bends, corner, twist and taper with sketches. | 2.5 Microwave Accessories: corners and bends , twist and taper. | |
| Unit- III Microwave tubes and measurements | 3a.Describe the frequency limitations of vacuum tubes at microwave frequency. | 3.1 Limitations of vacuum tubes at microwave frequency. |
| Unit- III Microwave tubes and measurements | 3b.Explain function of reflex klystron with the help of applegate diagram. 3c.Explain structure and effects of various fields’ acts on electron moving in the magnetron tube. 3d.Describe working of Travelling Wave Tube as an amplifier. 3e.Explain π mode oscillation and define frequency pushing and pulling. 3f. Explain two cavity klystron with applegate diagram. 3g.Describe working of | 3.2 .Microwave tube amplifiers: Klystron - Two cavity and multi cavity, Travelling Wave Tube. 3.3 Microwave tube oscillators: Reflex klystron, Magnetron, Backward Wave Oscillator. |
| Backward Wave Oscillator. | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3h. Explain microwave power measurement methods. 3i. Explain significance of VSWR measurement. 3j. Explain attenuation measurement methods. 3k. Describe ‘Q’ measurement technique. | 3.4. Microwave measurement: power, frequency, wavelength (free space, guided and cutoff), VSWR, attenuation, ‘Q’. | |
| 3l. Explain hazards due to microwave radiation. | 3.5. Microwave radiation hazards: types (HERP, HERO, HERF), and protection from hazards. | |
| Unit-IV Microwave semiconductor devices | 4a. Explain Varactor diode’s working with diagrams. 4b. Describe transfer electron effect using the energy level diagram for GUNN diode. 4c. Explain the working of GUNN diode as an oscillator. 4d. Explain principle, construction, working and application of TUNNEL diode. 4e. Explain the working of a PIN diode as a switch. 4f. Explain the negative resistance principle for IMPATT/TRAPATT diode with sketches.GLYPH<10> | 4.1 Microwave diodes: VARACTOR diode , GUNN diode, TUNNEL diode, PIN diode, IMPATT diode, TRAPATT diode. |
| 4g. Explain the parametric amplifier with diagrams. 4h. Explain the frequency up and down conversion concepts for parametric amplifier. | 4.2.Parametric amplifier | |
| 4i. Explain the concept of high electron mobility transistor / strip line and micro strip circuits in brief. | 4.3. High electron mobility transistors. 4.4 Strip line and micro strip circuits. | |
| 4j. Describe working of RUBY MASER. | 4.5 MASER: working principle, solid state RUBY MASER. | |
| Unit-V RADAR systems | 5a. Explain basic principle of RADAR and SONAR. | 5.1 Introduction: Basic principle of RADAR and SONAR. |
| 5b. Using given data for RADAR calculate the RADAR range /minimum received power / operating frequency range. 5c. Obtain the equation for maximum RADAR range. 5d. Using RADAR range equation, describe, how various parameters affect the maximum range. | 5.2 RADAR range equation and examples, factors affecting maximum range. |
|---|---|
| 5e. Explain scanning and tracking methods used in RADAR communication. 5f. Explain the working of pulsed RADAR with the help of block diagram. 5g. Describe display methods used for RADAR. | 5.3 Pulse RADAR: block diagram, RADAR antenna , scanning and tracking methods, Display methods. |
| 5h. Explain the principle of CW Doppler RADAR and define blind speed. 5i. Describe the working of MTI RADAR with the help of suitable sketch. 5j. Explain how the CW RADAR used for range measurement. 5k. Compare the pulsed RADAR and CW RADAR. | 5.4 CW Doppler RADAR: Moving target indicator RADAR, blind speed, Frequency modulated CW RADAR. RADAR applications. |
9. SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION TABLE FOR QUESTIONPAPER DESIGN#
| Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | Distribution of Theory Marks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit No. | Unit Title | Teaching Hours | R Level | U Level | A Level | Total Marks |
| I | Transmission lines and Microwaves | 06 | 03 | 03 | 04 | 10 |
| II | Microwave propagation and components | 10 | 08 | 06 | 04 | 18 |
| III | Microwave tubes and measurement | 10 | 08 | 06 | 04 | 18 |
| IV | Microwave semiconductor devices | 10 | 02 | 06 | 04 | 12 |
| V | RADAR systems | 06 | 04 | 02 | 06 | 12 |
Legends: R=Remember, U=Understand, A=Apply and above (Revised Bloom’s taxonomy)
Note: This specification table shall be treated as only general guideline for students and teachers. The actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary from above table
10. SUGGESTED STUDENT ACTIVITIES#
- Other than the classroom and laboratory learning, following are the suggested student-related co-curricular activities which can be undertaken to accelerate the attainment of the various outcomes in this course: Students should perform following activities in group and prepare reports of about 5 pages for each activity. They should also collect/record physical evidences for their (student’s) portfolio which may be useful for their placement interviews:
- Teacher guided tutorial exercises to solve problems based on all units.
- Implement all circuits on breadboard and verify the design.
- Following is the list of proposed student activities such as:
- i. Prepare chart showing various microwave components.
- ii. Prepare/Download a dynamic animation to illustrate the following:
- a. Microwave tubes.
- b. EM waves propagation.
- iii. Visit a place where waveguides are used for microwave communication. ((Such as airport, earth station, Telephone exchange, Microwave link repeater, TV broadcast).
11. SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (if any)#
These are sample strategies, which the teacher can use to accelerate the attainment of the various outcomes in this course:
- a) Massive open online courses ( MOOCs ) may be used to teach various topics/sub topics.
- b) Guide student(s) in undertaking micro-projects.
- c) ‘L’ in section No. 4 means different types of teaching methods that are to be employed by teachers to develop the outcomes.
- d) About 20% of the topics/sub-topics which are relatively simpler or descriptive in nature can be given to the students for self-learning , but to be assessed using different assessment methods.
- e) With respect to section No.10 , teachers need to ensure to create opportunities and provisions for co-curricular activities .
12. SUGGESTED MICRO-PROJECTS#
Only one micro-project is planned to be undertaken by a student that needs to be assigned to him/her in the beginning of the semester. In the first four semesters, the micro-projects are group-based (group of 3 to 5). However, in the fifth and sixth semesters , the number of students in the group should not exceed three.
The micro-project could be industry application based, internet-based, workshop-based, laboratory-based or field-based. Each micro-project should encompass two or more COs
which are in fact, an integration of PrOs, UOs and ADOs. Each student will have to maintain dated work diary consisting of individual contribution in the project work and give a seminar presentation of it before submission. The duration of the micro project should be about 14 -16 (fourteen to sixteen) student engagement hours during the course. The students ought to submit micro-project by the end of the semester to develop the industry-oriented CO s.
A list of micro-projects has to match the competency and the COs. Micro-projects could be added by the concerned course teacher:
13. SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES#
| Sr.No. | Title of Book | Author | Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microwave Engineering | Gupta Sanjeev | Khanna Publication, New Delhi (Latest edition) |
| 2 | Electronics communication system | Kennedy George | Tata McGraw hill, New Delhi (Latest edition) |
| 3 | Microwave engineering | Das Annapurna & Das S. K. | Mc. Graw Hill, New Delhi, (Latest edition) |
| 4 | Microwave Devices & Circuits | Liao Samuel Y | PHI Learning, New Delhi, (Latest edition) |
| 5 | Microwave & RADAR Engineering | Gautam A. K. | S K Kataria Publications, New Delhi, (Latest edition) |
14. SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES#
- a. RF Tool box: MATLAB & SIMULINK:
- b. http://www.rf
- mw.org/transmission_lines_and_distributed_systems_transmission_lines_transmission_li nes.html
- mw.org/transmission_lines_and_distributed_systems_transmission_lines_transmission_li nes_video_lectures.html
15. PO-COMPETENCY-CO MAPPING#
| Semester V | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs | MICROWAVE & RADAR ENGINEERING (Course Code: 4351103) POs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competency & Course Outcomes | PO 1 Basic & Discipline specific knowledge | PO 2 Problem Analysis | PO 3 Design/ develop- ment of solutions | PO 4 Engineering Tools, Experimen- tation & Testing | PO 5 Engineering practices for society, sustainability & environment | PO 6 Project Manage- ment | PO 7 Life-long learning |
| Competency | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. | Install and Maintain microwave devices, components and accessories used in telecommunication field. |
| Course Outcomes CO1 Distinguish Electromagnetic wave | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| propagation through reflections from voltage and current transmission. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Analyze performance of microwave components from field point of view. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 |
| CO3 Maintain microwave components and Set up of microwave bench for optimum operation. | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| CO 4 Maintain microwave semiconductor devices used to realized amplifiers and oscillators. | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 |
| CO 5 Maintain SONAR and RADAR systems as microwave application. | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Legend: ‘3’ for high , ‘2’ for medium , ‘1’ for low and ‘-’ for no correlation of each CO with PO.
16. COURSE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE#
| Sr. No. | Name and Designation | Institute | Contact No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prof. M. N. Charel, HOD (EC) | Government Polytechnic, Ahmedabad | ||
| 2 | Ms. Kshama Rajesh Shah Lecturer EC | Government Polytechnic, Gandhinagar |
BoS Resource Persons#
| Sr. No | Name and Designation | Institute | Contact No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A S Pandya, Principal BoS Chairman Electrical & Allied Branches | BPTI, Bhavnagar | 9426201171 aspandya22@rediffmail.com | |
| 2 | Dr. S N Sampat HoD & BoS Member-EC | LE College Morbi. | 9033777389 snsampat@gmail.com | |
| 3 | Shri U V Buch, LEC & BoS Member -Branch Coordinator-EC | GP A’bad | 9825346922 uvbuch@gmail.com |