• ECE 531: Semiconductor Devices

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Physical operation of modern electronic devices; semiconductor devices: diodes, bipolar transistors, J-FETs, and MOS-FETs. Small-signal equivalent circuits and noise models of active devices. Project laboratory.Registration Permission: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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• ECE 532: Intro/Analog Integrtd Cir Des

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Design and analysis of linear wide-band low-noise feedback amplifiers andradio-frequency amplifiers using discrete, monolithic and hybrid devices; voltage and current regulators, switching regulators. Use of specialized electronic systems in analog signal processors. Advanced topics from current literature. Project laboratory.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 531.
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• ECE 533: Introduction to VLSI Design

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Physics of MOS capacitors and transistors, derivation of V-I relation expressing subthreshold, threshold, and saturation region behavior; short-channel effects in scaled-down transistors; scaling laws; VLSI fabrication technologies; silicon-on-insulator technology; design and layout of digital integrated circuits. Includes laboratory assignments emphasizing computer aids in VLSI design; schematic capture, circuit simulation, and layout of custom integrated circuits.Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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• ECE 541: Electromagnetics I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Integrated, detailed coverage of the classical topics, from Maxwell's equations to Green's functions. It covers electromagnetic boundary-value problems in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 404.
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• ECE 545: Microwave Circuits I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Basic linear and nonlinear analysis of passive and active microwave circuits. Emphasis is design, fabrication, and testing of power combiners, low noise amplifiers, gain blocks, power amplifiers, mixers, and oscillators.
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• ECE 546: Advanced Antenna Arrays

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  An extensive presentation of the basic properties and recent advances of microstrip antennas. Analysis and design of reflector antennas. Analysis and synthesis of linear and planar antenna arrays, followed by an introduction to phased array antennas.
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• ECE 547: Monolthc Micro/Circuit (MMICs)

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  In-depth introduction to monolithic microwave integrated circuit design concepts, including MMIC economics, MMIC circuits fabrication, use of design tools for: lumped and distributed element design, linear and nonlinear analysis of amplifiers/oscillators, layout, momentum CAD simulation, and mask preparation.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 444 or 545.
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• ECE 548: Fndmtls/Radio/Sat/Theory/Desgn

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  The theory and design of radio and satellite communications systems. Course topics include communications modes (AM, FM, SSB, CW, SSTV, PSK, FT8, and Digital), antenna design, weak signal radio propagation, RF safety, Software Defined Radio (SDR), and FCC regulations. Class lectures consist of presentations, labs, and demonstrations (Lectures are archived for distance learning formats).Recommended Background: senior or graduate standing.
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• ECE 551: System on Chip Design

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Provides background and hands-on experience with top-down VLSI design flows where custom design techniques are married with HDL synthesis to produce complex digital systems. Topics covered include HDL coding techniques for system-on-chip (SOC) design, standard cell library development and use, synthesis techniques, algorithms for placement and routing, floorplanning, FPGA-based design and prototyping, timing analysis, and power-aware design techniques. Students will gain experience applying top-down VLSI design techniques in the implementation of SOCs, FPGA-based prototypes and advanced microprocessors.
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• ECE 553: Computer Networks

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Principles of computer networks with a focus on the Internet and TCP/IP protocol suite. In-depth study of several core issues and design options involved. Employs a top-down approach in the discussion from the application layer down to the physical layer. An emphasis is given on protocol design and performance analysis. Other topics include ad-hoc networking, network security and network simulation. Assignments that require hands-on networking and programming skills will be issued in order to solve concrete problems.
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