ECE 6320 - Advanced Microwave Integrated Circuits

This class deals with design and technology of microwave integrated circuits (MICs) and monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). Microwave-integrated circuits such as small-signal amplifiers, power amplifiers, and oscillators are studied. Nonlinear circuits such as frequency multipliers and mixers are also covered in detail. Active devices are studied for microwave circuit and system applications. Transistors, both bipolars and FETs, and various two terminal devices are also discussed. This class deals with fabrication techniques and measurements related to microwave integrated circuits. Testing, packaging and reliability issues are studied. This class also covers monolithic microwave integrated circuit techniques. This class involves extensive computer-aided designs, circuit layout and fabrication, and circuit characterization and testing of MICs and MMICs.