RF Transceiver Design Course | IIT Roorkee | Prof. Darshak Bhatt | 12-Week Program
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 101 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Categories | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, VLSI design |
| Credit Points | 3 |
| Level | Undergraduate/Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 24 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Master the Art of RF Transceiver Design with an Expert from IIT Roorkee
In the rapidly evolving world of wireless technology, from 5G/6G to IoT and satellite communications, the heart of any system is its Radio Frequency (RF) Transceiver. Designing these complex systems requires a deep, practical understanding of high-frequency electronics, noise management, and system integration. A new, comprehensive course led by Prof. Darshak Bhatt of IIT Roorkee is now available to equip the next generation of engineers with these critical skills.
About the Instructor: Learn from an Award-Winning Expert
Prof. Darshak Bhatt brings exceptional academic excellence and hands-on research experience to this course. A University Gold Medalist during his BTech and a Prime Minister's Research Fellow during his PhD from the prestigious IITB-Monash Research Academy, he has direct experience in designing core RF modules like Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA), Mixers, and Oscillators. His postdoctoral work involved designing power amplifiers for IoT applications. Currently an Associate Professor in Electronics & Communication Engineering at IIT Roorkee, he teaches advanced subjects in RF design, making him the ideal guide for this intricate field.
Course Overview: A Deep Dive into RF Systems
This 12-week course is structured to take students from fundamental concepts to the intricacies of complete transceiver design. It is tailored for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Electrical, Electronics, Communications Engineering, and VLSI Design.
The curriculum covers the entire spectrum of RF transceiver design, including:
- RF Transceiver Architecture: Heterodyne, homodyne, Hartley, Weaver, and advanced architectures.
- Critical Circuit Modules: In-depth design of Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNA), Power Amplifiers, Mixers, Oscillators, VCOs, and an introduction to PLLs and Synthesizers.
- Performance Metrics & Analysis: Noise figure, linearity, intermodulation, dynamic range, sensitivity, and Spurious Free Dynamic Range (SFDR).
- Active & Passive Components: Comparison of BJT, MOSFET, MESFET, HEMT, HBT; on-chip inductors, capacitors, and impedance matching techniques.
- System Integration: Learning to optimize and integrate components into a high-performance system for applications like wireless communication, radar, and satellite transceivers.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is intended for students and professionals with a background in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- RF & Microwave Engineering
- Communication System Design
- VLSI Design
Prerequisites: A foundational knowledge of Analog Circuit Design, Electromagnetic Theory, and Signals & Systems is recommended.
Industry Relevance & Support
The skills taught in this course are in high demand across the global semiconductor and defense industries. Key organizations that value this expertise include:
- Semiconductor Giants: Intel Corporation, GlobalFoundries, Qualcomm Inc., Micron, NXP Semiconductors.
- Defense & Space: ISRO, DRDO, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Detailed 12-Week Course Layout
| Week | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Wireless Systems: Classification, design issues, cellular standards. |
| Week 2 | Noise in RF Systems: Noise temperature, noise figure, cascade analysis, noise in CMOS/BiCMOS. |
| Week 3 | Distortion in Receivers: Linearity, intermodulation, dynamic range, sensitivity, SFDR. |
| Week 4 | Receiver Architectures: Heterodyne, homodyne, Hartley, Weaver, and advanced architectures. |
| Week 5 | Active Devices: BJT, MOSFET, MESFET, HEMT, HBT comparison, circuit models, ft/fmax. |
| Week 6 | Passive Components & Matching: On-chip inductors/capacitors/resistors, resonant circuits, impedance matching. |
| Week 7 | Amplifier Design Fundamentals: Transistor S-parameters, gain, stability, unilateral/bilateral design, intro to LNA. |
| Week 8 | LNA Topologies & Broadband Design: CS/CE, CG/CB, noise cancellation, differential LNA, broadband amps, biasing. |
| Week 9-10 | Mixer Design: Characteristics, diode & FET/MOSFET mixers, single-ended/balanced/image-reject mixers. |
| Week 11-12 | Oscillators & Synthesizers: RF oscillator analysis, VCOs, PLL analysis, frequency synthesis, phase noise effects. |
Recommended Textbooks
To complement the lectures, the course references seminal texts in the field:
- Razavi, B., “RF Microelectronics”, 2nd Ed, Pearson, 2020.
- Lee, Thomas H., “The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits”, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
- Pozar, D.M. “Microwave and RF Design of Wireless Systems”, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
- Gonzalez, G., “Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design”, 2nd Ed., Prentice-Hall, 1997.
Conclusion: Build a Career at the RF Frontier
This RF Transceiver Design course is more than just a series of lectures; it's a structured pathway to mastering one of the most challenging and rewarding domains of modern electronics. Under the guidance of Prof. Darshak Bhatt, participants will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical insights needed to design and optimize RF systems that power our connected world. Whether you aim to work in cutting-edge semiconductor companies or prestigious research organizations, this course provides the foundational expertise to excel.
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