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13M071SAP - Software Tools for Antenna Design

Course specification
Course title Software Tools for Antenna Design
Acronym 13M071SAP
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Microwave Engineering
Type of study master academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 6.0 Status elective
    Condition none
    The goal Introduce students to the most important software tools for 3D electromagnetic modeling. Learn techniques for antenna design using software tools.
    The outcome Train students for individual design of antennas using software tools.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Numerical methods for modeling of antennas/scatterers: MoM, FEM, TLM, FDTD, PO, GO, hybrid techniques. Review of software tools: NEC, MiniNEC, SuperNEC, WireZeus, AWAS, OSU code, FEKO, IE3D, HFSS, CST, WIPL - D. Advanced techniques for modeling with focus on wire antennas (dipole, yagi, helicodial), antenna arrays, horn, reflector, and microstrip patch antennas. Matching circuits. Optimization.
    Contents of exercises Work on computer. Practical use of software WIPL-D for antenna design.
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    3 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, lab exercises
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 0 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons 70 Oral examination 0
    Projects
    Colloquia 0
    Seminars 0