Wireless Systems Design
Entwurf drahtloser Systeme
6 CPevery semesterEN
Prerequisites
Recommended, as written
Knowledge of the topics of modules: • 12284 Elektrodynamik • 33328 Grundlagen der Hochfrequenztechnik • 14032 Introduction to Microwave Electronics
Contents
The module Wireless Systems Design provides advanced knowledge for the analysis, design, and system-level integration of modern wireless radio systems on an overall systems-level perspective. Based on microwave engineering and system-theoretic fundamentals, all essential building blocks of a wireless link are addressed within a holistic design framework. The module covers the modeling and simulation of microwave and RF systems, the design of passive RF components and printed circuit boards, and system-level aspects of antenna terchnology. Further topics include frequency generation and synthesis, frequency conversion, signal amplification, as well as systematic noise and nonlinearity analysis of RF systems. Additional emphasis is placed on frequency planning and spurious analysis, wireless propagation, link budget design, modulation schemes and spectral requirements. The module concludes with system integration of complete wireless links and an introduction to software-defined radio (SDR) concepts. The overall focus is on a system-oriented design methodology that integrates analog RF hardware, digital signal processing, and modern simulation tools
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students are able to analyze, model, and evaluate wireless radio systems in a holistic manner at both component and system level. They are proficient in the systematic design and simulation of microwave and RF systems. Students are capable of analyzing and comparing concepts for frequency generation, frequency conversion, and amplification with respect to noise performance, linearity, and dynamic range. Furthermore, they can quantitatively assess noise and nonlinearity effects, develop frequency plans, identify spurious signals, apply wireless propagation models, and perform complete link budget calculations. They are able to select appropriate modulation schemes under spectral and regulatory constraints, integrate complete wireless links, and evaluate overall system performance. Finally, students understand fundamental concepts of software-defined radio and can apply them to basic system designs.
Assessment
Two complex tasks are assigned in the laboratory, each contributing 30% to the overall grade. At the end of the lecture period a written test with a duration of 60 minutes takes place, which contributes 40% to the overall grade. • Task 1 in the lab: Microwave PCB Design and Simulation, approx. 5 pages incl. graphics plus the simulation files (30%) • Task 2 in the lab: Microwave System Design and Simulation, approx. 5 pages incl. graphics plus the simulation files (30%) • Written test, 60 minutes (40%)
Literature (8)
- M. B. Steer and M. Steer, Microwave and RF design: a systems approach. Raleigh, NC: SciTech Publ, 2010.
- W. F. Egan, Practical RF system design. New York : Hoboken, N.J: IEEE ; Wiley-Interscience, 2003.
- D. M. Pozar, Microwave engineering, 3rd ed. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley, 2005.
- B. Razavi, RF microelectronics, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2011.
- R. Rudersdorfer, U. Graf, H. Zahnd, and G. K. Buesching, Radio receiver technology: principles, architectures and applications, Online-Ausg. Chichester, England: Wiley, 2014.
- H. J. De Los Santos, C. Sturm, and J. Pontes, Radio Systems Engineering: A Tutorial Approach. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2015. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-07326-2.
- Handout of lecture notes (English)
- Laboratory manual and assignments (English)
Remarks
• Study programme Micro- and Nanoelectronics M.Sc.: Compulsory elective module in complex „Applications”
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 29 Sep 2026Original