Radio Frequency Circuits and Devices

On completion of this course, you should be able to:
demonstrate an advanced understanding of the semiconductor physics underlying the operation of a range of RF devices
draw the band diagrams for a range of semiconductor materials and RF devices and use them to predict and explain the current-voltage characteristics of those devices
apply and solve the Schrodinger’s equation for a simple potential barrier structure, explain the tunnelling phenomenon and determine the device dimensions necessary for the tunnelling to occur
analyse devices with negative differential resistance and design oscillator circuits using the correct load resistance
understand the design, fabrication, packaging, operation and characteristics of a wide range of two terminal RF devices
analyse and design impedance matching circuits with both lumped components and distributed transmission line elements using analytical as well the graphical Smith Chart techniques
evaluate the stability of RF transistors used in amplifier circuits and design corresponding matching networks to ensure stable operation
design matching circuits for achieving either maximum power gain or minimum noise figure using the scattering parameters of transistors
design and evaluate a complete single-transistor amplifier circuit using industry standard simulation package

The department's short courses/CPD modules are aimed at those working in the telecommunications industry such as researchers, engineers, IT professionals and managers.
They're particularly suited to graduates in electronic and electrical engineering, communications engineering and computer science who want to further their knowledge on a particular topic, or work towards a Master's degree.
You don't need to have any pre-requisite qualifications to take this course.

The course runs over four days, followed by a three-hour tutorial, and an optional exam.
A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion for those who take the module but not the exam.
If you take and pass the exam you'll get a certificate stating this, which includes your pass level.