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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Microwave engineering is a field in which candidates study the frequency range from 1 gigahertz to 30 gigahertz. IIT Bombay has designed the Microwave Integrated Circuits certification course to teach candidates about this engineering domain in which circuits have unique properties which are not present in lower frequencies. This course is available online on Swayam. 

The course instructor, Professor Jayanta Mukherjee from IIT Bombay, covers the Microwave Integrated Circuits certification syllabus in eight weeks. The curriculum consists of eight modules, tutorial lectures, and weekly graded assignments. There is also a certification exam at the end, which is optional. After passing this exam with the minimum qualifying marks, candidates can become certified. 

The interesting aspect of this online program is that it covers certain new topics and laws related to microwave engineering. Candidates can take admission in the Microwave Integrated Circuits training for free and learn from an experienced instructor. AICTE has also approved this as an FDP program.

The Highlights

  • Course by IIT Bombay
  • AICTE-approved FDP 
  • Online course
  • Free for all 
  • Optional paid certification
  • Expert instructor 
  • Weekly assessments 
  • Certification exam 
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering category

Programme Offerings

  • Free Admission
  • Online Program
  • Certificate
  • Weekly evaluation via assignments
  • offline exam
  • Objective course
  • IIT Bombay
  • E-verifiable certificate
  • Eight weeks
  • UG/PG level

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIIT Bombay
  • The  Microwave Integrated Circuits certification training is available for free, but the paid certificate is optional.

Microwave Integrated Circuits fee structure

Course option

Fee

Microwave Integrated Circuits

Free

Microwave Integrated Circuits exam fee

Rs 1,000


Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for enrolment in the Microwave Integrated Circuits course by Swayam includes having knowledge of the basics of network theory. 

Certificate Qualifying Details

Candidates can receive the Microwave Integrated Circuits certification by obtaining at least 10/25 in the internal assessments and at least 30/75 in the final exam. Thus, they should have a final score of >= 40/100. Also, the average marks of internal assessments are calculated by taking the best six assignments out of eight.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

Candidates will be well-versed in the following topics after completing the Microwave Integrated Circuits program: 

  • New circuit elements and new circuit design techniques
  • Components of microwave 
  • Transmission of tapers
  • Linearity 
  • Noise 
  • Graph of signal flow  

Who it is for

Students of courses like B Sc, M Sc, BE, ME, MS, Ph.D. can take part in the Microwave Integrated Circuits online certification.


Admission Details

Step 1 – Click on this link to begin the Microwave Integrated Circuits program admission process: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc22_ee14/preview

Step 2 – When you are satisfied with what the course entails, hit the “Sign in/Register” option. 

Step 3 – If you already have a Swayam account, use your credentials to log in. Otherwise, create a new account by clicking the “sign up now” option. 

Step 4 – Enter your username, password, and email ID on the registration portal, and you’re good to go!

Application Details

There is no application form for the Microwave Integrated Circuits course, and candidates simply need to create an account on Swayam to register for this online program. Only email ID, password, and username are required.

The Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Reflection Coefficient, VSWR
  • Applications of the Smith Chart
  • Reflection Coefficient, VSWR, Smith Chart
  • Smith Chart
  • Microwave components

  • Multi-section transformer
  • Non-uniform transmission line(Tapers)
  • Broadband Impedance matching
  • Maximally flat (binomial) transformer, Chebyshev transformer

  • Properties of Scattering Parameters
  • Signal flow graph, ABCD parameter
  • Scattering Parameters
  • Properties of Scattering Parameters (contd.)

  • 1 and 2 port passive components 
  • 3-port microwave components
  • Coupled line couplers
  • Couplers

  • Narrow-band filters
  • Filter synthesis, Kuroda’s Identity
  • Resonators and narrowband filters
  • Filter design: Image parameter method, Insertion loss method

  • Mason’s rule, Microstrip matching(contd.), Power gain equations
  •  Impedance Matching Circuits for Amplifiers
  • Amplifier Gain Stability
  • Amplifier Gain Stability (contd.)

  • Noise 
  • Gain circles 
  • Noise (contd.)
  • Gain circles (contd.)

  • Amplifier Classes, Frequency compensation
  • Oscillator design
  • DC Biasing
  • Linearity

Evaluation process

Swayam holds a Microwave Integrated Circuits certification final exam at the end of the course, which is conducted offline in a proctor’s presence. Candidates who wish to take this exam and get certified need to fill the exam application form when it is released and pay the examination fee to secure a seat.

Instructors

IIT Bombay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can postgraduate students enroll?

Yes, the Microwave Integrated Circuits course curriculum will benefit both UG and PG students.

2: What is the course category?

This is an Electrical, Communication, and Electronics Engineering program. 

3: What are the benefits of the paid certification?

Using the e-verifiable, official certification by IIT Bombay and NPTEL, you can add credibility to your qualification and get better job opportunities

4: Will applicants obtain a hard copy of the Microwave Integrated Circuits certificate?

No, only the e-certificate is available.

5: Where is the final exam held?

The proctored exam will be held at various Swayam centers across the country. More information will be available on the examination registration form.

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