ECS 213 Transmission Lines and Antennas

No communications system is complete without a media to transmit information. Types of transmission lines discussed are twisted pair, coaxial, ladder line, and waveguides. Curriculum includes principles of electromagnetic propagation, antenna theory, RF radiation and safety

Credits

2

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

4

Outcomes

1. Calculate the effect of impedance mismatches
2. Calculate the values needed to provide a link budget
3. Define line parameters such as velocity factor, impedance and loss
4. Describe and identify several types of transmission lines and connectors
5. Describe the basic principles of satellite communications
6. Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic energy
7. Identify various antenna types to include dipole, Marconi and Yagi

Field Based Experience

0