COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION Module Title: Module Number: Module Tutor Name(s): Assignment set by Academic Year: % Weighting (to overall module): Coursework Title: Wireless and RF System Design KD6029 2023-2024 80%

Northumbria University NEWCASTLE Advanced RF Technology: Applications, Antenna Evolution from 3G to 5G, and Microwave Circuitry Design Average Study Time Required by 80 hours Student: Dates and Mechanisms for Assessment Submission and Feedback Date of Handout to Students: Mechanism for Handout to Students: Via elp Date and Time of Submission by Student: To be submitted by 22/01/2024 Mechanism for Submission of Work by Student: Via elp Date by which Work, Feedback and Marks will be returned to Students: w/c 19/02/2024 Mechanism for return of assignment work, feedback and marks to students: Via elp 1 Assignment Brief Assignment on - Advanced RF Technology: Applications, Antenna Evolution from 3G to 5G, and Microwave Circuitry Design This assignment is designed as an integrated learning experience to guide students through different facets of Radio Frequency (RF) technology. Students will explore real-world applications, understand the antenna design implications in moving from 3G to 4G and subsequently to 5G, and finally apply knowledge gained to design and simulate a combined microwave circuitry and antenna system. This assessment will assess the student's ability to conduct cutting-edge research and demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts, real-world applications, practical design considerations, and performance analysis in the field of modern RF technology. Instructions: 1. Scope of the Assignment: The assignment consists of three main parts: Part1: Literature Review on Applications of RF Technology. You are required to conduct a literature review on various practical applications of RF technology. Be clear about the specific sub-domains that your review will target, and delve into those specialized aspects, for example, microwave filters and microwave amplifier design, and connect these technological aspects with real-world applications. Discuss current challenges and potential future advancements in the context of your focused sub-domains. Part2: Antenna Design Implications in Moving from 3G to 4G to 5G. The transition from 3G to 4G and subsequently to 5G represents a significant shift in wireless communications, requiring advancements in antenna and system design to meet new performance criteria. This assignment requires you to conduct a focused literature review assessing the key considerations and design challenges faced firstly when moving from 3G to 4G and secondly moving from 4G and to 5G. You need to discuss these transitions from both an antenna designer's viewpoint and also from a system performance viewpoint. ● Part3: Integrated Microwave Circuitry and Antenna Design. ● As part of a road tolling system, a communication link is to be established between a car and a receiving unit placed at the roadside. The receiving unit already exists with specification detailed in the Parameters Table below. A key component of this system is the antenna inside the car. Design a microwave antenna and associated circuitry to achieve this. The antenna to be placed inside a car windscreen. Please refer to the Parameters Table for your specific design specification. ● Use AWR Microwave Office to model the integrated network. Design specifications include: a) Check the Parameters Table below (by student name) for given specification parameters. The transmission line characteristic impedance is 500. 2 ● 2. Methodology: The report should include a minimum of 20 peer-reviewed articles or conference papers. You can supplement these with authoritative industry reports, white papers, recent books, and reputable websites. ● b) There are a number of ways to solve this problem. Please discuss this and justify your choice. For the antenna and microwave circuitry design, show the theoretical diagram with necessary calculations. c) Using AWR Microwave Office, model the network using ideal transmission lines, microstrip lines (without discontinuities), practical microstrip lines (with discontinuities) and employ the tuning feature to compensate for the effects of the discontinuities, respectively. For each implementation, show the schematics and graphical results for the network S parameters versus frequency. Comment on the discontinuities in practical implementation and tuning to compensate for discontinuities. d) For the design of microstrip antenna and feed network characterise the device in terms of S parameters. ● ● Ensure that all sources are appropriately cited. For all materials adopted from other sources, proper acknowledgment through referencing is mandatory. 3. Suggested Report Structure: Title Name and Student Number Describe your design methodology, network schematics and graphical results. For each step in the design process and also in the analyses and tuning processes show schematics and graphs as appropriate and explain each step. Comments on the performance results obtained should be included. ● Abstract Give a clear summary of the report. Recommended word count: 200 words Literature Review on Applications of RF Technology Recommended word count:1200 words Antenna Design Implications in Moving from 3G to 5G Recommended word count:1200 words Integrated Microwave Circuitry and Antenna Design Microwave Circuitry Design Antenna Design Recommended word count: 2200 words Conclusion Synthesize your findings and give conclusive remarks. Recommended word limit: 200 words References and Bibliography 3 4. Format Requirements: The word limit of the report is 5500 words, excluding any figures and references. The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment. Surpassing word limits will lead to a 10% mark deduction. Font size 11 is the minimum font that is acceptable. Single line spacing. ● 5. Assessment Criteria/Mark Scheme: Section 1 - Abstract 2 - Literature Review on Applications of RF Technology ● Capability to summarize the objectives and findings of the report clearly and concisely, and effectively outline the report scope. Depth of the review and technical understanding of the existing literature. Ability to clearly target and delve into specific sub-domains for focused discussion. Capability to critically assess current challenges and potential future advancements. 3 - Antenna Design Implications in Moving from 3G to 5G ● Depth of the review and technical understanding on antenna evolution from 3G to 5G. Capability to critically assess the key considerations and design challenges from both an antenna designer's viewpoint and a system performance viewpoint. 4 - Integrated Microwave Circuitry and Antenna Design Understanding of design procedures and justification of the chosen design methodology. Presentation of network schematics and graphical results. Whether the network performance analyses are correct, for example, whether tuning to compensate for discontinuities is successful. Capability to discuss the differences between theoretical and simulated results. 5 - Conclusion and Report Presentation Ability to effectively summarize the report's findings, offer insights, and maintain a high standard of academic writing and report presentation. Further Information Learning Outcomes assessed in this assessment: Learning Outcomes: Weighting Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities: 5% 20% (With components 8%+7%+5%) 20% (With each component 10%) 40% (With each component 10%) 15% Knowledge & Understanding: LO1. Demonstrate the application of knowledge in the design of wireless and RF circuits and systems with application to real world problems. (AHEP4: C1, C3) 4 LO2. Simulate build and test RF circuits and antennas using simulation and practical lab equipment (AHEP4: C6, C12, M6, M12) LO3. Analyse the specification and performance requirements necessary for the operation of wireless and RF links within a regulatory framework (AHEP4: C2) Parameters Table 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 NAME Abdulaziz ALHAJRY Humood ALKHALDI Hamad ALLAHEW Hadi ALMUTAIRI Mohammad ALOTAIBI Omar ATH ALSHAMMARI Bader Husain Ahmed ALSHUAIL Khalifa ALYAFEI Will ATKINSON Marzooq BOKHARMAH Karl CABASSI-KEMPA Joe CARROLL Russell CORKER Megan DEMPSTER Nathan HOMER Saumya JAIN Ceyda MOCO Lukas NOWOSIELSKI Markuss OLSEVSKIS Rhys TIPPET Nicholas WATSON Liangpeng YU Centre Frequency Polarisation (GHz) 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.3 Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Circular Feed arrangement Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual Dual 5