Module Specification
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Title Wireless Systems and CAD Designs
Code ELEC462
Coordinator Dr J Zhou
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Jiafeng.Zhou@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Aims

This module aims to introduce the main components in a typical wireless communication  system; enable students  to understand the fundamental of Radio Frequency engineering; prepare students with the knowledge of theoretical design and simulation; enable students to use industrial standard software to develop sophisticated wireless communication systems.

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge and Understanding:
After successfully completing the module, a student should have an understanding of:  
essentials of wireless systems;oscillators  and mixers;microwave filters;microwave amplifiers;antennas and link budget;communication systems design.

(LO2) After successful completion of the module, the student should be able to understand the fundamentals of RF transmitters and receivers for wireless communication systems.

(LO3) Students passing the module should acquire the ability to use at least one standard industrial software ADS for Microwave Office; design and test fundamental RF components including filters, amplifiers and antennas; evaluate the performance of wireless communication systems.

(S1) Independant Problem solving and design skills

(S2) Commercial awareness

(S3) Numeracy

Syllabus
 

Lectures and problem classes
4 hours on introduction to wireless systems
1 hour on oscillators and mixers
3 hours on filters
4 Hours on amplifiers
3 Hours on antennas and link budget
2 hours on communications systems design
1 hours on software introduction
2 hours problem classes Labs

There will be 18 hours supervised labs and 2 unsupervised assignments.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students. It is anticipated that both a) & b) will be in operation for semester 1.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Method 3 - Campus based Laboratory Work Tutorials
Description: Laboratory Sessions to undertake tutorials and the Assignments
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 2 hours of supervised lab per week (10 weeks per semester)

(b) Fully online delivery an d assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Method 3 - on-line Laboratory Work Tutorials
Description: Laboratory Sessions to undertake tutorials and the Assignments
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 2 hours of on-line supervised lab per week where students can contact demonstrators to provide support (10 weeks per semester)

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Tu torial
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

Teaching Method 3 - Laboratory Work
Description: Laboratory Sessions to undertake tutorials and the Assignments
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: 2 hours of supervised lab per week (10 weeks per semester)

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 20

     18

     38
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 112
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2  2    65       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Semester Two Assignment: Design an amplifier for wireless communication systems Design of a power amplifier for wireless communication systems. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Th  0    18       
Semester One Assignment: Design of a filter for wireless communication systems  Design of a bandpass filter for wireless communication systems. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Th  0    17       

Reading List
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