ECE 145A: COMM ELECTRONICS
University of California, Santa Barbara
RF/Microwave circuits. Transistor, transmission-line, and passive element characteristics. Transmission-line theory and impedance matching. Amplifier design for maximum available gain. Amplifier stability. Gain compression and power limits. Introduction to noise figure, and to intermodulation distortion.
Average GPA: 3.23
Grade distribution records: 203 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 11 | 5.4% |
| A | 37 | 18.2% |
| A- | 31 | 15.3% |
| B+ | 37 | 18.2% |
| B | 27 | 13.3% |
| B- | 28 | 13.8% |
| C+ | 20 | 9.9% |
| C | 11 | 5.4% |
| C- | 1 | 0.5% |
Based on 203 student grade records across 16 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Rodwell M J 192 students, Average GPA 3.21
- Buckwalter J 11 students, Average GPA 3.45