Course detail

Radioelectronic Measurements

FEKT-MPA-REMAcad. year: 2023/2024

Basic measurement error definition, statistical data evaluation. Measurement automation, principals of basic programs. Precise measurements, parameters stability. Measurement devices for high frequency range. Network and impedance analyzers.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Josef Vychodil, Ph.D.

Department

Department of Radio Electronics (UREL)

Entry knowledge

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor’s degree level is requested.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The subject Radioelectronic measurements is evaluated in the following way: In order to get a credit, it is necessary to measure 8 laboratory tasks out of 9 possible ones. Laboratory teaching is evaluated during the semester and a maximum of 30 points can be obtained for it. The final exam consists of two parts (written and oral) and is evaluated for a total of 70 points. To successfully pass the exam, a minimum score of 35 points out of a possible 70 must be achieved.
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Aims

Presenting principles of basic measurement methods for high frequency range. Presenting automation techniques, programs. Automation measurement setup.
The graduate is able: (a) to use basic measurement methods; (b) analyse measured data; (c) design modern automation measurement system; (d) realize the controlling program in LabView and Matlab.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

SYDENHAM, P. Handbook of Measurement Science, Volume 1, Theoretical Fundamentals. John Wiley & sons, Eastbourne, 1986. (EN)
SYDENHAM, P. Handbook of Measurement Science, Volume 2, Practical Fundamentals. John Wiley & sons, Eastbourne, 1988. (EN)
PIEPER, J.M. Automatic Measurement Control (A tutorial on SCPI and IEEE 488.2). Rohde&Schwarz GmbH & Co.KG, 2007. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPA-TEC Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory
  • Programme MPAJ-TEC Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Vychodil, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Measurement error definition, error quantification. Correct measurement rules.
Automation measurements.
Introduction to LabVIEW environment.
A/D convertors.
Signal generators.
Basic oscilloscope measurements.
Frequency measurements.
Spectrum analysers.
Scalar network analysers.
Vector network analysers.
Impedance analysers.
Data acquisition units.
Software defined measurement devices.

Exercise in computer lab

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Vychodil, Ph.D.

Laboratory exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Josef Vychodil, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Introduction to LabView
Measurement of semiconductor components 
Measurement of filter insertion loss characteristics
Scattering parameters measurement by scalar network analyser
Measurement and calibration on a vector voltmeter
Measurements on an oscilloscope
Accurate measurements, measurement of stability of parameters of laboratory sources
Measurement on the data acquisition unit
Measurements on a vector network analyser.