B.Tech in Microwave Engineering – Semester-wise Syllabus

 

Year 1: Foundation in Engineering & Sciences

Semester 1:

1. Mathematics-I: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus

2. Engineering Physics: Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics

3. Basic Electrical Engineering: DC/AC Circuits, Network Theorems

4. Programming Fundamentals: Introduction to Python/C

5. Engineering Chemistry/Environmental Studies

6. Workshop/Lab: Basic Electronics, Circuit Simulation (SPICE)

 

Semester 2:

1. Mathematics-II: Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics

2. Electronics Devices & Circuits: Diodes, Transistors, Op-Amps

3. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics

4. Digital Logic Design: Combinational & Sequential Circuits

5. Engineering Graphics & CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

6. Lab: Digital Circuits, Analog Electronics

 

Year 2: Core Electrical & Microwave Fundamentals

Semester 3:

1. Signals & Systems: Time/Frequency Domain Analysis, Fourier Transform

2. Electromagnetic Field Theory: Maxwell’s Equations, Wave Propagation

3. Analog Communication Systems: AM, FM, Modulation Techniques

4. Network Analysis & Synthesis: Two-Port Networks, Filters

5. Mathematics-III: Complex Analysis, Partial Differential Equations

6. Lab: RF Circuit Design, Signal Modulation (MATLAB)

 

Semester 4:

1. Microwave Devices: Waveguides, Cavity Resonators, Microwave Tubes

2. Antenna Theory & Design: Radiation Patterns, Dipoles, Yagi-Uda

3. Digital Signal Processing: Sampling, FFT, FIR/IIR Filters

4. Control Systems: Feedback, Stability, PID Controllers

5. Elective-I: Introduction to Radar Systems / Satellite Communication

6. Lab: Antenna Simulation (CST/HFSS), DSP Implementation

 

Year 3: Advanced Microwave Engineering

 

Semester 5:

1. Microwave Circuits: Impedance Matching, Couplers, Power Dividers

2. RF & Microwave Measurements:VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, S-Parameters

3. Microwave Communication Systems: Satellite Links, Radar, 5G Networks

4. Microwave Semiconductor Devices: Gunn Diodes, IMPATT, MMICs

5. Elective-II: Microwave Photonics / Terahertz Technology

6. Lab: Microwave Component Fabrication, Radar Signal Processing

 

Semester 6:

1. Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs): Design, Fabrication

2. Radar Systems: Pulse Radar, Doppler Effect, SAR Imaging

3. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Shielding, Interference Mitigation

4. Elective-III: IoT & Wireless Sensor Networks / Quantum Computing Basics

5. Elective-IV: Advanced Antenna Design / Metamaterials

6. Lab: MIC Design (ADS), EMC Testing

 

Year 4: Specialization & Industry Integration

Semester 7:

1. Advanced Microwave Systems: Phased Arrays, MIMO, Beamforming

2. Microwave Remote Sensing: Applications in Weather, Agriculture

3. Elective-V: AI in Microwave Engineering / 6G Technology

4. Elective-VI: Defense Applications / Microwave Heating Technologies

5. Capstone Project-I: Industry Collaboration (e.g., 5G Antenna Design)

6. Internship: Telecom Giants (Ericsson, Nokia), Defense Labs (DRDO)

 

Semester 8:

1. Emerging Trends: Reconfigurable Antennas, Smart Materials

2. Professional Ethics & Standards: FCC Regulations, Safety Protocols

3. Project Management: Agile, Cost Analysis

4. Capstone Project-II: Prototype Development (e.g., Drone Radar System)

5. Seminar/Technical Paper Presentation

 

Electives (Sample Options):

- Radar & Sonar Engineering: Target Detection, Signal Processing

- Satellite Communication: Link Budgets, GEO/LEO Systems

- Microwave Heating: Industrial Applications, Medical Uses

- Quantum Microwave Engineering: Qubits, Cryogenic Systems

Key Labs & Tools:

- Microwave Labs: Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), Spectrum Analyzers

- Simulation Software: ANSYS HFSS, CST Studio, ADS

- Fabrication Tools: PCB Milling Machines, MIC Fabrication Kits

- Measurement Kits: Power Meters, Directional Couplers

 

Capstone Projects:

- 5G Antenna Array: Design for urban coverage optimization.

- Radar-Based Collision Avoidance System: For autonomous vehicles.

- Satellite Communication Module: Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) applications.

- Microwave Imaging System: For medical diagnostics (e.g., breast cancer detection).