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ECE-3604: Introduction to RF and Microwave Engineering

Description: Introduction to circuits, devices, and systems for radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. Fundamentals of antennas, propagation, small signal and power amplifiers, frequency conversion, and frequency synthesis. Tools and concepts including s-parameters, design impedance matching, dynamic range, noise figure, and link budget.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ECE-3105

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.05 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 33.14%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 4.40%

Jeffrey S Walling2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.851
Steven W Ellingson202431.8%34.9%16.2%9.7%2.2%5.3%2.895

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