1) What are the differences and similarities between a lumped element and a distributed element?
2) How many steps are required to design a) an RF circuit? b) A microwave circuit? Describe the steps.
3) What are the similarities and difference(s) between an RF and a microwave circuit design procedure?
4) Describe: a) What is meant by "fundamentals vs. application mass"? b) What is meant by timelessness of a fundamental truth? c) What part of a system constantly evolves? and d) What are the pre-requisites for any general system design? e) Give an example for (a-d) based on your own observations.
5) Draw a) the design stages diagram and b) the block diagram of a passive microwave circuit. Provide a real-life example for each stage in (b).
6) What are the main concepts one needs to master in order to design an RF or a
microwave circuit?
7) Why is it necessary to understand the low frequency circuit concepts fully before trying to master RF/microwave circuits?
8) Provide five applications of microwaves in domestic and industrial applications by doing a brief research on the internet. Present description and diagrams for each of the applications.
9) Provide two examples of passive circuits that you have personally observed. Describe each.
10) Write an essay describing why RF and microwave engineering and its applications are essential in many areas? Briefly list the reasons and explain each.