Title :
A hands-on microwave laboratory course using microstrip circuits
Author :
Compton, Richard C. ; York, Robert A.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum provides an excellent vehicle for introducing electromagnetic concepts. Unfortunately, the relatively high cost of microwave experiments make it difficult to reinforce lecture material with laboratory exercise. A discussion is presented as to how a CAD program and a nonconventional fabrication procedure have been used in a two-semester microwave course at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY to design and build a variety of low-cost microstrip circuits
Keywords :
circuit CAD; educational courses; microwave circuits; strip lines; student laboratory apparatus; CAD program; Cornell University; Ithaca; NY; USA; hands-on microwave laboratory course; microstrip circuits; Costs; Distributed parameter circuits; Educational institutions; Laboratories; Microstrip; Microwave circuits; Microwave devices; Printed circuits; Printers; Vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Education, IEEE Transactions on
