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APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

ECE 447
Course Description

Analysis with design problems of electronic communications circuits. Emphasis on the nonlinear effects of large-signal operation of active devices. Complete design of r.f. oscillator, amplifier, and mixer circuits.

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ECE 320 and ECE 340 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

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