Module manager: Dr Tim Amsdon
Email: T.J.Amsdon@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
ELEC2140 High Frequency Electronics and ELEC3360 RF and Microwave Engineering
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module focuses on building a comprehensive foundation on RF and microwave engineering for various applications such as wireless communications, radar systems and mobile communications.
This module has the following objectives:
- To learn the theory and practice of modern radio-frequency (RF) and microwave circuit design.
- To introduce practical learning outcomes with real-world lab works and design assignments using an industrial standard software design systems.
- To provide an opportunity to experience sophisticated RF and microwave measurement equipment such as vector network analysers, spectrum analysers and RF signal generators.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex RF and microwave engineering problems. Some of the knowledge will be at the forefront of RF and microwave engineering.
2. Analyse complex RF and microwave engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles.
3. Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to model complex RF and microwave engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
4. Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex RF and microwave engineering problems.
5. Design solutions for complex RF and microwave engineering problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health and safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
6. Apply an integrated or systems approach to the solution of complex RF and microwave engineering problems.
7. Identify and analyse ethical concerns and make reasoned ethical choices informed by professional codes of conduct.
8. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex RF and microwave engineering problems.
9. Select and apply appropriate materials, equipment, engineering technologies and processes, recognising their limitations.
10. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a) Application of science, mathematics and/or engineering principles
b) Problem analysis
c) Application of computational and analytical techniques
d) Searching and using technical literature
e) Design skills
f) Integrated systems approach
g) Professional ethics practice
h) Practical and workshop skills
i) Technical awareness of engineering materials, equipment, technologies, and processes
j) Communication
• Design of passive and active components including matching networks, amplifiers and filters
• Realisation in various transmission media including microstrip and coplanar MIC's, coaxial and rectangular waveguides
• Use of microwave CAD tools, for designing RF and microwave components for group project
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examples Class | 7 | 1 | 7 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1 | 22 |
| Practical | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Independent online learning hours | 55 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 45 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students studying ELEC modules will receive formative feedback in a variety of ways, including the use of self-test quizzes on Minerva, practice questions/worked examples and (where appropriate) through verbal interaction with teaching staff and/or post-graduate demonstrators.
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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