This course presents the theory of radio frequency lines including characteristic impedance, reflection, standing wave theory, load termination, and artificial line theory. Basic antenna theory is begun. Theory and current techniques of wave guides, cavity resonators and other types of UHF and microwave oscillators are studied. In the laboratory section of the course, typical equipment, circuits, and systems of the above named types are built, operated, and studied. The student enrolled in this course studies more advanced antenna theory, UHF, microwave antennas, and transducers.
Information pertaining to on the-job situations in the electronics field is presented.
The analysis of lab set-ups of the above section of the course include use of circuits and systems. Included are solutions of simple equations, simultaneous equations, sine, cosine, and tangent relationships, phasors and logarithms. A review is made of basic geometry, basic trigonometry applications to A.C. theory, phasor algebra applications, and introductory calculus as applied to circuitry. No prerequisite required. Troubleshooting cables for shorts, opens, transposals and reversals, and understanding pin configurations are included.