Radiofrequency engineering / wireless embedded systems
Within this course, topics maybe offered from time to time to take advantage of the expertise of visitors to the University and academic staff within the IAS. Admission to the course is at the discretion of the Head of Engineering.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Knowledge Base- Acquire an intuitive understanding of electromagnetism.
- Learn rf engineering techniques and technology.
- Understand how a radio works.
- Become familiar with common radio dsp blocks.
- Become familiar with LINUX and other Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
- Become familiar with a range of industrial embedded radios and their general function.
- Critically evaluate existing and potential applications of rf.
- Know how to design and test rf front ends, antenna systems and to compute communications link budgets.
- Evaluate FOSS for the solution of engineering problems.
- Become acqainted with radio emission regulations.
- Read and interpret datasheets of rf components and decide which rf components are suitable for specific applications.
- Design rf circuits and develop matlab models.
- Use open source cad tools to implement an rf circuit on a printed circuit board (PCB).
- Assemble a simple rf circuit.
- Use a spectrum analyser to perform test and measurement of rf circuits and antennas.
- Develop a communication system using a commercially available embedded radio.
- Setup and debug a radio link for the transmission of data.
Indicative Assessment
There are FOUR components to the assessment for this course:
1. Labs 20%
2. Midterm exam 10%
3. Project I (mid-semester) 15%
4. Project II (end-semester) 15%
5. Exam 30%
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Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Engineering to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
http://users.cecs.anu.edu.au/~Gerard.Borg/engn4545_borg/introduction.html
Assumed Knowledge
Students should have a basic background in signal processing and engineering mathematics. Some prior course work in analog electronics would be beneficial but is not essential. Suitably qualified undregraduates can also enroll in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2088 | |
| 2014 | $2952 | |
| 2013 | $2946 | |
| 2012 | $2946 | |
| 2011 | $2946 | |
| 2010 | $2916 | |
| 2009 | $2916 | |
| 2008 | $2190 | |
| 2007 | $2088 | |
| 2006 | $2088 | |
| 2005 | $2088 | |
| 2004 | $2088 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3450 |
| 2014 | $3762 |
| 2013 | $3756 |
| 2012 | $3756 |
| 2011 | $3756 |
| 2010 | $3750 |
| 2009 | $3618 |
| 2008 | $3618 |
| 2007 | $3618 |
| 2006 | $3618 |
| 2005 | $3534 |
| 2004 | $3450 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency in Housing | ||||||
| 2923 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded Wireless | ||||||
| 6916 | 21 Jul 2014 | 08 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |