ECS 213: Transmission Lines and Antennas

Subject
Electronics Communications Systems Technology
Credits 2
Quarter Offered
4
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
Outcomes
  • Calculate the effect of impedance mismatches
  • Calculate the values needed to provide a link budget
  • Define line parameters such as velocity factor, impedance and loss
  • Describe and identify several types of transmission lines and connectors
  • Describe the basic principles of satellite communications
  • Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic energy
  • Identify various antenna types to include dipole, Marconi and Yagi
Distribution
Career Training