BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI, HYDERABAD CAMPUS

FIRST SEMESTER 2022-23

Date: August 29, 2022

Course No. : ECE F314

Course Description:
Electromagnetic waves; Maxwell's equations; Poynting theorem and wave equations;
propagation of EM waves; transmission lines; microstrip lines; waveguides; cavities and
antennas; microwave generators, microwave amplifiers; measurement at microwave frequencies.
Scope and objective of the course:
Electromagnetics is one of the most fundamental topics in Electrical Engineering. Maxwell’s
four simple equations form the basis for almost all phenomena in Electrical and Communication
Engineering. A thorough understanding of many areas such as VLSI, PCBs operating at GHz
clocks, rotating machines, microwaves and antennas depends upon electromagnetics. The
emphasis will be placed on both physical concepts and mathematical equations. An effort will be
made to show that electromagnetic is not a dull and dry area with lot of mathematics but
something beyond it. The objective of this course is to provide the students with the basic
understanding of electromagnetic fields and microwaves. The material covered in this course is
basic to the training of electrical engineers.

1. Text Book :
1)TB1: David Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2012
2)TB2: Samuel Y. Liao, “Microwave devices and circuits” 3rd ed. ,PHI 2008.
2. Reference Books :
i) RB1: Annapurna Das and Sisir Das, “Microwave Engineering”, TMH 2009.
ii) RB2: J.D Krauss et.al., “Antennas and Wave Propagation”, 4th edition, TMH 2010.
iii) RB3: Matthew N.O.Sadiku, “Principles of Electromagnetics” 4th ed. Oxford
University Press, New Delhi, 2009.
iv) RB4: David K.Cheng, “Field and Wave Electromagnetics” 2nd ed. Pearson
Education, New Delhi, 2009.
v) RB5: John D. Kraus and Daniel A. Fleisch, “Electromagnetics”, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill,
New York, 1999.
3. Course Plan:
Lec. Chapter in the
Topic to be covered Learning Objective
No. Text Book *
 Introduction to the course
1 -- --
and its components
To analyze the transmission line
Class notes
2-4 Transmission lines characteristics
and TB1
To analyze transmission lines and
Graphical Evaluation of Class notes
5-8 high-frequency systems using
Transmission Lines and TB1
graphical technique
Review of Maxwell Class notes
9 Review of basic EM concepts
Equations and RB5
Maxwell’s equations, Plane
To qualitatively and quantitatively
10- wave propagation in Class notes
describe the propagation of EM
12 conducting and dielectric and RB5
waves
media
Energy relations and
13- To quantitatively analyze the power Class notes
Poynting Vector& Wave
15 in EM wave and RB5
polarization
16- Reflection & refraction of To describe various wave Class notes
17 plane waves phenomenon quantitatively and RB5
18- To quantitatively analyze Class notes
Waveguides
23 waveguide propagation and TB1
24- Waveguide Devices and S To qualitatively describe various Class notes
28 parameters waveguide devices and TB1
To qualitatively and quantitatively
29- Microwave Generators and analyze low and high-power Class notes
40 Amplifiers microwave generators and and TB2
amplifiers
To quantitatively and qualitatively
40- Class notes
Antennas analyze RF and microwave
42 and RB5
antennas

*The primary reference for the coverage (breadth and depth)/nomenclature/notations for a
particular topic would be as per the lectures/tutorials. Students are advised to take class notes
during the lectures.

4. Evaluation Scheme:

Marks Nature of
Component Duration Percentage Date & Time
Component
04/11 11.00 -
Mid-sem Test 90 min 25 % 75 Closed Book
12.30PM

To be
Quizzes --- 20 % 60 Announced in Quiz-Closed Book
class
To be Course Project-
Project/Assignment -- 20 % 60 Announced in Open Book/Take
class Home
Comprehensive. 180
35 % 105 27/12 AN Closed Book
Exam. minutes
Total 300
5. Chamber Consultation Hour: To be announced in class

6. Notices: All notices concerning the course will be put up on the CMS and/or would be
announced in the class.

7. Make-up Examination:
No make-up will be given for Assignments and Quizzes in any case. Makeup for mid-sem
and Comprehensive Examination will be as per ID rules only in extremely genuine cases (as
per the view of the IC) for which prior permission of the instructor-in-charge is required.
8. Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy: Academic honesty and integrity are to be maintained by all
the students throughout the semester and no type of academic dishonesty is acceptable.

Dr. Harish V. Dixit