Departmental Vision And Mission

Vision
To develop the department such that it can provide excellent technical, professional education,
entrepreneurship development and innovations.
Mission
1. To provide best possible educational facilities and infrastructure in the department.
2. To provide a centre of knowledge for understanding fundamentals and their application
in research and industry.
3. To reward the best students on basis of excellent performance in academics and
research.
4. To provide a spirit of entrepreneurship amongst the students.
5. To organize technical lectures in the department from outside experts and to organize
short term courses, conferences and seminars on recent trends.

Course Outcome

CO1: Understand the fundamental concept about Antennas and its various parameters.
CO2: An ability to understand the details of radiation pattern of antenna through antenna arrays
on Polar Plots.
CO3: Comprehend the practical application of various types of antenna.
CO4: Understand the concepts and Mechanism of radio wave propagation in space.
CO5: Deep knowledge about atmospheric structure, various ionosphere layer and effect of earth
on waves of different frequency ranges.

Sobhasaria Group of Institutions, Sikar

Branch
Subject

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester (I midterm) Examination 2014-15

: ECE
Time Duration: 1 Hours
: AWP (7EC1)
Max. Marks: 20

(1)What is the broadside array and end fire array and spot the differences between the two. (10)
OR
(1) Discuss the any two antennas in detail:
(a) Folded dipole (b) V antenna (c) YAGI UDA (d) Rhombic antenna
(10)
(2) Define the following term regarding antenna efficiency, Antenna Impedance, antenna
temperature, effective length in brief.
(10)
OR
(2) What is reciprocity theorem? What is practical application of this theorem?
(10)

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

Branch
Subject

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, IInd Mid Term Examination 2014-15

:ECE
Time Duration: 1 Hour
: AWP(7EC1)
Max. Marks: 20

Q.1 Explain Helical Antenna in detail. Explain its modes with proper diagram

(10)

OR
Q.1 Explain the Horn Antenna. How is this fed and what are its application.

(10)

Q.2 (a) Explain duct propagation.

(b) Define virtual height, critical frequency. skip distance and MUF
OR
Q.2 (a) Write the characteristics of various layers of ionosphere.

(10)

(b) A high frequency radio link has to be established between two points at a distance of 2500
km on earths surface. Considering the ionosphere height to be 200km and its critical frequency 5
MHz . Calculate MUF for the given path.
(10)

7EC1- ANTENNA & WAVE PROPAGATION

UNIT 1: ANTENNA FUNDAMENTALS - Antenna parameters, Radiation from a current
element in free space. Quarter & half wave antenna. Reciprocity theorem. Resonant
and non-resonant antenna. Effective length and aperature, gain, beamwidth, directivity,
radiation resistance, efficiency, polarization, impedance and directional characteristics
of antenna, antenna temperature.
UNIT 2: ANTENNA ARRAYS - Two element array, N-element linear arrays, Broadside,
End fire, collinear and combination arrays, Multiplication of patterns, Binomial arrays.
Effect of ground on antennas, Antenna loading
Antenna Measurements - Antenna impedance, radiation pattern, gain, directivity,
polarization and phase measurements
UNIT 3: ANTENNAS - V and Rhombic antennas, Folded dipole, Yagi-Uda antenna,
Frequency independent antennas, Log-periodic antennas, UHF and Microwave
antennas- Antenna with parabolic reflectors, Horn and Lens antennas, Helical antennas,
Square and Circular loop antennas, Fundamentals of Slot and Microstrip antennas.
UNIT 4: RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION - Mechanism of radio wave propagation,
Reflection, Refraction interference and diffraction of radio waves. Theory of ground
wave, space wave and sky wave propagation. Plane earth reflection, Reflection factors
for horizontal and vertical polarizations. Duct propagation and tropospheric scattering.
UNIT 5: Various Ionospheric layers- Characteristics of ionosphere and its effects on
wave propagation. Critical frequency, Virtual height, skipzone & maximum usable
frequency. Multiple hop transmission. Oblique & vertical incidence transmission. Effect
of earth's magnetic field, solar activity and meteorological conditions on wave
propagation.
BOOKS
1. Antennas, John Kraus, Ronald Marhefka, TMH
2. Electromagnetic Waves And Radiating Systems, E.C. Jordan And K.G. Balmain, PHI
3. Antenna Theory: Analysis And Design, Constantine A. Balanis , John Wiley & Sons
4. Antenna Theory & Design, Robert S. Elliott, John Wiley & Sons
5. Antennas And Wave Propagation, G. S. N. Raju , Pearson
6. Antennas And Wave Propagation, A.R. Harish, M. Sachidananda, Oxford
7. Antenna Hand BOOK: Antenna Theory, Y. T. Lo, S. W. Lee, Springer
8. Antenna Theory And Practice, Chatterjee, R., New Age International

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, Ist Unit Test 2014-15
Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Time Duration: 1 Hour
Subject: AWP
Max. Marks: 10
Code : 7EC1
Attempt any two. Each Question Carry equal marks.
1. Define the following term regarding antenna efficiency, Antenna Impedance, antenna
temperature, effective length in brief.
(5)
2. State and prove reciprocity theorem? What is practical application of this theorem? (5)
3. Derive an expression for retarded scalar and vector potential due to small dipole. (5)

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, IInd Unit Test 2014-15
Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Time Duration: 1 Hour
Subject: AWP
Max. Marks: 10
Code : 7EC1
Attempt any two. Each Question Carry equal marks.
1. What is the broadside array and end fire array and spot the differences between the two.

(5)

2. Discuss the any two antennas in detail:

(a) Folded dipole (b) V antenna (c) YAGI UDA (d) Rhombic antenna

(5)

3. Using the principle of multiplication of patterns . Sketch the horizontal pattern of foue
antennas spaced one half wavelength apart and fed with equal currents but with 1800 phasing
between the adjacent elements.
(5)

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, IIIrd Unit Test 2014-15
Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Time Duration: 1 Hour
Subject: AWP
Max. Marks: 10
Code : 7EC1
Attempt any two. Each Question Carry equal marks.
1. Explain Helical Antenna in detail. Explain its modes with proper diagram

(5)

2. Explain The Horn Antenna. How is this fed and what are its application.

(5)

3. What is the night effect of a simple direction finder. Explain how this is eliminated.

(5)

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, IVth Unit Test 2014-15
Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Time Duration: 1 Hour
Subject: AWP
Max. Marks: 10
Code : 7EC1
Attempt any two. Each Question Carry equal marks.
1. (a) Explain duct propagation

(2.5+2.5)

(b) A high frequency radio link has to be established between two points at a
distance of 2500 km on earths surface. Considering the ionosphere height to be 200km
and its critical frequency 5 MHz . Calculate MUF for the given path
2. What are the different modes of propagation.
(5)
3. What are the factors affecting the space wave field strength.
(5)

Sobhasaria Engineering College, Sikar

B.Tech IV Year VII Semester, Vth Unit Test 2014-15
Branch: Electronics & Communication Engineering
Time Duration: 1 Hour
Subject: AWP
Max. Marks: 10
Code : 7EC1
Attempt any two. Each Question Carry equal marks.
1. What are the various types of ionospheric layers.

(5)

2. Define some important terms virtual height,critical frequency,maximum usable

frequency,skip distance,LUF

(5)

3. A VHF communication is to be established with 35W transmitter at 90 MHz . Find

the distance upto which line of sight communication may be possible if the height of
the transmitting and receiving antennas are 40m and 25m respectively. Also
determine the field strength at the receiving end.

(5)

Sobhasaria Group Of Institution

Electronics and Communication Department
Subject- AWP (7EC1)
Semester/Section-7th SEM

Assignment 1
By-Anchal Sharma

1. Define the following term regarding antenna efficiency, Antenna Impedance, antenna
temperature, effective length in brief.
2. State and prove reciprocity theorem? What is practical application of this theorem?
3. Define the radiation resistance of an antenna. What is the importance of this quantity.
4. Define ad explain the terms Maximum directive gain and Half Power Beam Width of
an antenna
5. Derive an expression for retarded scalar and vector potential due to small dipole.

Sobhasaria Group Of Institution

Electronics and Communication Department
Subject- AWP (7EC1)
Semester/Section-7th SEM

Assignment 2
By-Anchal Sharma

1.What is the broadside array and end fire array and spot the differences between the two.
2 Discuss the any two antennas in detail:
(a) Folded dipole (b) V antenna (c) YAGI UDA (d) Rhombic antenna
3 Explain the principle of pattern multiplication and find the array factor of a two element array.
4 Using the principle of multiplication of patterns . Sketch the horizontal pattern of foue antennas
spaced one half wavelength apart and fed with equal currents but with 1800 phasing between the
adjacent elements.
5 Explain the theory of N-elements array of aerials excited by currents in phase.

Sobhasaria Group Of Institution

Electronics and Communication Department
Subject- AWP (7EC1)

Assignment 3

Semester/Section-7th SEM

By-Anchal Sharma

1. Explain Helical Antenna in detail. Explain its modes with proper diagram
2. Explain The Horn Antenna. How is this fed and what are its application.
3. What is the night effect of a simple direction finder. Explain how this is eliminated.
4. Describe the parabolic antenna used for microwave transmission used for microwave
transmission and explain how the signals are fed to it and how the size of the antenna is
arrived at.
5. Explain in detail the log periodic antennas and what are their advantages . Why is it called
as log-periodic antenna.

Sobhasaria Group Of Institution

Electronics and Communication Department

Subject- AWP (7EC1)

Assignment 4

Semester/Section-7th SEM

By-Anchal Sharma

1. (a) Explain duct propagation

2.
3.
4.
5.

(b) A high frequency radio link has to be established between two points at a
distance of 2500 km on earths surface. Considering the ionosphere height to be 200km
and its critical frequency 5 MHz . Calculate MUF for the given path
What are the different modes of propagation.
Derive the expression for electric field strength due to space wave.
What are the factors affecting the space wave field strength.
Explain the phenomenon of tropospheric scattering and define LOS.

Sobhasaria Group Of Institution

Electronics and Communication Department

Subject- AWP (7EC1)

Assignment 5

Semester/Section-7th SEM

By-Anchal Sharma

1. What are the various types of ionospheric layers.

2. Define some important terms virtual height,critical frequency,maximum usable
frequency,skip distance,LUF
3. Define multihop transmission.
4. What is the effect of Earths magnetic field on ionosphere radio wave propagation.
5. A VHF communication is to be established with 35W transmitter at 90 MHz . Find
the distance upto which line of sight communication may be possible if the height of
the transmitting and receiving antennas are 40m and 25m respectively. Also
determine the field strength at the receiving end.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

B.TECH PROGRAM
A. An ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, science and engineering appropriate to
the discipline.
B. An ability to analyze a problem and identify and define the requirements appropriate to
its solution
C. An ability to design, implement and evaluate digital signal processing, software
engineering, digital Electronics & communication systems and microelectronics.
D. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
E. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
responsibilities.
F. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
G. An ability to use professional software packages circuit designs and analysis.
H. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in continuing professional
educational development.
I. An ability to use relevant techniques, skills and tools necessary for practice as
professional engineering.
J. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management principles and
apply these to ones own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects
and in multidisciplinary environments.
K. An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles and Electronics
engineering theory in the modeling and design principles in a way that demonstrates
comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
L. An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of Electronics
systems of varying complexity.

MAPPING OF COs AND POs

7E
C1

Course Name

Course Outcome
CO1

B
2

ANTENNA AND WAVE

PROPAGATION

CO2

CO3

CO4

CO5

CORRELATION BETWEEN POs AND COs