RF models for CMOS and BJT. Discrete vs. IC implementation. On-chip passive components. LNAs. PAs. T/R switches. Mixers. VCOs. Poly-phase filters Radio link budget. Analog and digital modulation schemes. Introduction to receiver architectures. I&Q modulation. Image-reject architectures.

Prerequisites: ECE 218A.

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ECE 218B Buckwalter J Winter 2021 Total: 5
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218B . 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Very much informative, learnt RF design to a satisfactory level

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218B . 6 Years Ago

He has an awesome personality and easy going. He respects your questions even if they are easy. You do not feel any pressure working with him. The lecture level is quite easy. Maybe, it will be better if he can discuss more stuff in greater details.

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ECE10A . 5 Years Ago

Hes a really cool guy and I think he would be great as an upper division professor, but I think he is too smart to be teaching this basic class. His lectures are pretty basic, but his homework is incredibly difficult. Quizzes are tough and a big part of the grade. Labs are absolute nonsense but easy to get full points. A lot of self learning.

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ECE10A . 5 Years Ago

The class can be hard but it you put in the effort you will learn a lot. Buckwalter is great at explaining concepts in lecutre and will spend time answering everyone's questions. Tests and quizzes can be difficult but he is generous with the curves.

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ECE10A . 6 Years Ago

Good intro to circuits class. Teaches well in the classroom, and reading the book helps solidify what is taught in the class. Some in class quizzes, but they are predictable.

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