RF and Microwave Circuit and Component Design for Wireless Systems, Vol. 1

This is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of hardware and circuit design specifically for engineers working in wireless communications. It serves as a reference for practicing engineers and technicians working in the areas of RF, microwaves, communications, solid-state devices, and radar.

A comprehensive introduction to hardware and circuit design for wireless systems

RF and Microwave Circuit and Component Design for Wireless Systems describes the general hardware components and circuits, design methods, system parameters, and architectures for RF and microwave applications. It features a wealth of practical examples primarily in communication systems, though this material can also be applied to other wireless applications.

The authors provide expert coverage of technical issues for engineers and technicians working in the areas of RF, microwaves, communications, solid-state devices, and radar systems. They cover general wireless systems and the devices and circuit technologies at work in them, as well as:

* Transmitter and receiver system parameters

* Transmission lines and impedance matching techniques

* Filters and couplers

* Switches

* Low noise amplifiers

* Mixers

* Oscillators and modulation

* Power amplifiers

* Antennas

With the inclusion of figures, tables, curves, and a multitude of design examples, RF and Microwave Circuit and Component Design for Wireless Systems serves as a comprehensive reference for practitioners and a detailed introductory text for graduate students.

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A textbook for senior undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in radio-frequency and microwave courses. It begins with a general overview and discussion of wireless systems, device and circuit technologies, and transmitter and receiver system parameters. Subsequent chapters consider components and circuit designing of transmission lines and matching techniques, filters and couplers, switches, low-noise amplifiers, mixers and frequency converters, oscillators, power amplifiers, and antennas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

KAI CHANG, PhD, is the E-Systems Endowed Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

INDER J. BAHL, PhD, is Distinguished Fellow of Technology at M/A-COM Inc., in Roanoke, Virginia.

VIJAY NAIR, PhD, is Senior Member of Technical Staff at Motorola Inc., in Tempe, Arizona.