Radiating electromagnetic systems

Introduction Lecture: February 29th, 2016

Lecturer-in-charge:
Prof. Ladislau Matekovits, Ph.D.
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Course Syllabus

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Master of science-level of the Bologna process in Electronic Engineering - Torino

Master of science-level of the Bologna process in Telecommunication Engineering - Torino
01NVEOQ, 01NVEOT

a.y.: 2015-2016, Spring semester

Radiating electromagnetic systems

Lecturer: Prof. Ladislau Matekovits, Ph.D.
Room: R3CE04
Phone: 011-090-4119
E-mail: ladislau.matekovits@polito.it
Skype: ladislau_matekovits

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Monday
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Schedule:

Lectures & Seminars:

8:30 AM 11:30 AM 2 x 1.5 h
10:00 AM 1:00 PM 2 x 1.5 h

Room: 2I
Room: 2I

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Motivation:

Radiating electromagnetic systems

Subject fundamentals

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The course is taught in English

All wireless systems are based on the radiation and/or reception of electromagnetic waves. The
success of wireless connections (cellular networks, WLAN, Bluetooth, etc.) relies on the fact that
electromagnetic fields are pervasive; in turn, this also poses a threat to proper operation of all
electronic systems, and motivates the need to understand, control and/or mitigate
electromagnetic interference, which is a key topic of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
This course addresses engineering of electromagnetic field radiation in relevant applications in
electronics and communications. This includes:
intentional radiation and reception of waves, as in antenna theory and design,
as well as
unwanted radiation and reception of fields (i.e., interference), that is, EMC.
Knowledge of antennas is a key competence in communication system design; understanding
the limitations imposed by electromagnetic interference is a necessary competence not only in
communication systems, but also for any electronic hardware, all the way down to modern
integrated circuits design.

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Program:

Radiating electromagnetic systems

Objectives of the course:

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This course has the purpose to provide the necessary electromagnetic background for the
other courses concerning the optical and radiowave transmission channels; it will recall
fundamentals and bridge the gap towards the applications in the ensuing courses.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge of
methods to assess wanted and unwanted radiation of electromagnetic fields;
the main classes of antennas currently in use in relevant wireless systems;
basics of radiated susceptibility (EMC).
Knowledge and ability to understand regulations and recommendations for exposure to
(non-ionizing) electromagnetic radiation.
Ability to
understand the requirements of antennas in relevant wireless systems;
carry out basic design of some relevant antenna types;
assess EMC issues for some relevant classes of configurations.

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Prerequisites / Assumed knowledge

Basics of
radiation of EM fields;
antennas (definition of fundamental parameters);
link budge.

Prerequisites:
Perspective students are supposed to have already taken a course on basic electromagnetic
theory, as
Maxwell equations
The electromagnetics of circuits
Transmission lines
All courses of Mathematics, Physics (especially Electromagnetism), Circuit theory, and relevant
prerequisites.

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Contents
Review of radiation of electromagnetic fields (intentional and non-intentional
sources); reciprocity and reception/interference (1 CFU)
Review of antenna fundamentals, antenna and/or sensors requirements in relevant
systems and EMC tests (0,8 CFU)
Wire and broadband antennas: biconical antenna, dipoles, Yagi-Uda, loop, logperiodic (1 CFU)
Symmetry and balancing; common/differential mode radiation and susceptibility (0,8
CFU)
Aperture-type antennas: Horns, Slots, Printed antennas (microstrip), Reflectors (1,8
CFU)
Arrays, beam-forming and signal-combining/splitting networks (1,6 CFU)
Overview of regulations for EMC, and regulations and recommendation for exposure
to electromagnetic fields (0,6 CFU)
Measurements for Antennas and EMC (0,4 CFU)
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Program:

Lectures/labs
1. Lectures and exercises/seminars on the content of the lectures.
Home assignments at the end of basic blocks. Exercises are required to be solved at
home, and delivered in written form in 1 week time (usually). These exercises (around
40) are then solved and discussed in the class.
2. Laboratory activity
Lectures and exercises/seminars on the content of the lectures;
measurement of the of radiation characteristics of antennas (radiation pattern and
gain) (planned).
measurements on EMC between 2 microstrip lines (planned)
Laboratory activity is carried out autonomously by small teams under the supervision of a tutor.

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for a total of 80h (8 credits)

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Program:

Delivery modes
A key component of the learning activity are:
problem-solving classes
and
home assignments.

Measurement laboratory sessions are planned for about 3h (short written reports - team work)
Optional lab. on special projects.
Texts, readings, handouts and other learning resources
The learning will be supported by handouts/notes made available by the instructor.
A bibliography of useful reference textbooks (not necessary for course activity, only to probe
further) will be also made available on the web portal.

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References:
Lecture notes (texts and slides copies) prepared by the instructors.
Registered classes
Moreover, as auxiliary texts:
1. R. E. Collin, Foundations for microwave engineering, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
2. D.M. Pozar, Microwave engineering, Addison Wesley, 1990.
3. C.R. Paul, "Electromagnetics for engineers", Wiley, 2004.
4. S. Ramo, J. Whinnery and Th. Van Duzer, "Fields and waves in communication
electronics", Third edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1994.
5. P. H. Young, Electronic communication Techniques, Prentice Hall, 1991.
6. etc.

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Evaluation/examination:

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Assessment and grading criteria

Standard final exam has a written problem-solving test;
Optional written or oral test on theory.
Submission of completed assignments will grant an additive bonus.
Mark Allocation:

Written exam (max 27/30):

exercises
approx. 2.5 h
Assignment bonus: 1/30 (additive)
Oral exam:
essentially on theory / lab
approx. 30 min
can increase or decrease the mark of the written exam

Validity of the written part: within the exam session

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Minimum mark for the admission to the oral exam: 18/30 (without the assignment
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Evaluation/examination:

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Scheduled Exam dates (written)

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Not yet available!

Check on the website

Appointments:

On request (mail, phone, Skype, etc)

Jointly agreed (in time.)

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Course Syllabus

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Course Websites:
https://didattica.polito.it/pls/portal30/sviluppo.pagina_corso.main

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Radiating electromagnetic systems

Object: Transmission of the electromagnetic energy when distances

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and size of circuits are not << l

Guided propagation:

Free propagation:

Interaction with structures and

discontinuities

Free space
Materials

Radiation currents
Circuits?

Non homogeneous
discontinuities
etc.

E.M. fields

Deals with the problem of the passage from:

Lumped
circuits

Distributed
circuits

Static problems are NOT considered

Radiation
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Mathematical bases..

Differential equations (incl. P.D.)

Vector calculus
Matrix calculus (tensor/dyadics)
Fourier transform
Special functions
Etc., etc., etc.

and physical bases

Physical quantities of electricity and

magnetism
Electric circuits laws (Ohm, Kirchoff, etc.)
Maxwells equations
Etc., etc., etc.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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http://scheeline.scs.illinois.edu/~asweb/CPS/HSFiles/2.html
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Electromagnetic Spectrum

http://www.lbl.gov/MicroWorlds/ALSTool/EMSpec/EMSpec2.html
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Time: 5min 20 sec

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=cfXzwh3KadE
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Electromagnetic waves: low vs. high frequency

Wired

Wireless

Radiation/propagation
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mobility

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(transmission lines)

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Electromagnetic waves: guided propagation

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(antennas)

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Electromagnetic waves: free propagation

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Electromagnetic waves: applications

Radiating electromagnetic systems

On the surface.

ground.

water.
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Radiating electromagnetic systems

under the surface.

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ground.

water.

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Electromagnetic waves: applications

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in the air

in the space

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Electromagnetic waves: applications

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Final remarks

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Ask for..
anything not clear (always, and in time!)
etc...

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Radiating electromagnetic systems

Introduction Lecture: February 29th, 2016

Lecturer-in-charge:
Prof. Ladislau Matekovits, Ph.D.
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DET Department of