Compact Ku-Band Transmitter Design for Satellite Communication Applications: From System Analysis to Hardware Implementation

ISBN-13: 9781441949561 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 164 str.

Joy Laskar; Chang-Ho Lee

Opis

Compact Ku-band Transmitter Design for Satellite Communication Applications reviews approaches to and topologies of Ku-band transmitters. The advantages and disadvantages of these transmitters are explored along with critical design criteria necessary to enhance system performance. The design and implementation of a functional compact LTCC-based transmitter module featuring an integrated filter and MMIC chipsets are explained. Through this book, the reader will learn to analyze, design and characterize these transceiver modules.
Compact Ku-band Transmitter Design for Satellite Communication Applications's strength is clearly seen in its focus on component-based design for wireless system applications. This aspect represents realistic views of today's wireless design. The book will bring essential design skills to engineers as well as references to the academic community.

Spis treści

Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Ku-Band Transmitter Architecture. 3. Transmitter System Simulation Model. 4. Review of Ku-Band Mixers. 5. Review of Ku-Band VCOs. 6. Transmitter MMIC for Satellite Communications Applications. 7. Transmitter Module Design. 8. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

O autorze

Joy Laskar, PhD, is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is the author of over 200 technical papers and has fifteen patents pending. Professor Laskar has also received numerous awards for his work, including the Army Research Office's Young Investigator Award, the National Science Foundation's CAREER Award, and the IEEE Rappaport Award. He is Director of the Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC).